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Domestic Violence

There is something called Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS). This is a condition many women victims of domestic violence suffer when exposed to long-term abusive behavior. It’s dangerous as it may lead to psychological paralysis, which means that no matter how bad the situation gets, the victim can’t find the strength to leave the violent environment. […]

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High Asset Divorce

Many couples untying the knot these days have a significant amount of assets. In an attempt to save up money, some will venture into handling their own divorce case. While some tasks in the divorce process are simple, asset division is not. Arguments tend to arise, especially when children are involved. This can be a […]

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Property Division

It’s very common to think about asset division when getting a divorce. But what about your debts? While it may be exciting to hear about all the stuff you get to keep when getting a divorce, being stuck with debt is the other side of the story you may also want to hear. It’s important […]

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Divorce

Divorce can disrupt your kids’ lives if you are not careful. As a good parent, you want your children to continue enjoying Twinkle Twinkle Little star and believing Santa Claus and fairies are real. It’s just not fair to children when their world falls apart because of some grow up’ decisions. Children crave stability. With […]

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Visitation Rights

Although video calls are an amazing contribution of technology, they can’t replace spending meaningful time with your children. Unfortunately, many children these days are spending less time with their non-custodial parents. This is particularly true for divorced parents. Some parents go the extreme and have little or no contact with their kids, with occasional Skype […]

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Child Custody

Some people become addicted to social media and they feel they have to share every detail about their lives in order to gain popularity. It may feel rewarding having a few likes but the information shared may hurt your child custody interests if you are not careful. You may be putting yourself and your family […]

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Child Custody

Military families often have to sacrifice so much for the sake of protecting others. It’s particularly difficult for single parents who are enlisted and deployed. As they respond to the call, they often find themselves in a difficult custody battle. It’s hard choosing between active military duty and family responsibilities. There just isn’t a simple […]

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Domestic Violence

Emotional trauma is an ongoing struggle for many victims of domestic violence. There just isn’t a time frame for recovering. How can you start all over again with so much brokenness inside? Remember, time can heal all things when you allow it to do its best. You can start all over again with professional help. […]

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Divorce

There is no such thing as a happy divorce. Nobody is happy when something beautiful falls to the floor and breaks into pieces. But you can definitely have a healthy divorce. That means, doing what’s best for your physical and emotional health. Let’s face it, divorce can be a stressful process for the whole family. […]

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Visitation Rights

It’s easy to stop spending quality time with your children due to your hectic schedule. But it’s not fair to children. They deserve all the love and care in the world. While it’s true relationships take effort, it’s also true that such efforts can yield the most beautiful rewards. It’s possible to develop a healthy […]

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