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Planning for Your Child’s Mental Health Care During Divorce

Planning Your Child’s Mental Health Care During Divorce

Parenting a child with a significant mental health issue can be stressful and trying. Often, attending to their needs can mean seeing numerous specialists and even watching them endure multiple hospitalizations. There can also be challenges which come with making sure that they get the right accommo...

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Divorcing a Partner who has Borderline or any other Personality Disorder

Divorcing a Partner who has Borderline or any other Personality Disorder

When a relationship is ending it can bring out hostility and anger on both sides. Sometimes a family law office can help with divorce mediation, but in other cases mediation won't be effective. While some negative behaviors and comments may occur, there can be situations where one partner&...

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7 positive effects of divorce you didn't expect

When you think about your divorce, it can be hard to find a silver lining. You had to endure the pain of losin...

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Why do we have no-fault divorce?

Why do we have no-fault divorce?

Divorce often happens because someone believes their partner did something wrong during the relationship. Howe...

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Why your divorce attorney should be your partner and not your mouthpiece

When you find the right attorney for your divorce case, it can be a welcome relief. Having the advice of an ex...

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How to Keep Your Finances in Check During and After Divorce

Going through a divorce is not only painful, but it can also be financially devastating. Like most married cou...

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Not every case needs to go to court: How to know when you need litigation

Not every case needs to go to court: How to know when you need litigation

Having to fight with your ex in a courtroom during your divorce can make things more stressful and more expens...

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Why is my Divorce Taking so Long?

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Tips for Negotiating Spousal Support

In Wisconsin, parties to a divorce can ask for spousal maintenance. Also known as alimony or spousal support, ...

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How to Move on When You Didn’t See the Divorce Coming

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Can it Affect My Placement Order if I Let My Child Live with My Ex Longer?

Can it Affect My Placement Order if I Let My Child Live with My Ex Longer?

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How Labeling Your Child’s Parent During and After Divorce can Backfire

How Labeling Your Child’s Parent During and After Divorce can Backfire

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Why Getting on With Your Divorce May be the Right Thing to Do

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How COVID-19 May Have Made Your Divorce Easier

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My spouse had an affair: can I still trust them for purposes of my divorce?

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How can I tell if Collaborative Divorce or Divorce Mediation is Better for Me?

How can I tell if Collaborative Divorce or Divorce Mediation is Better for Me?

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Is there an ideal time to introduce my new partner to my family and kids?

Is there an ideal time to introduce my new partner to my family and kids?

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