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Adults Reveal What Their Childhood Was Like After Their Parents Divorced
A Reddit user asked the r/AskReddit community: "Those who are a child of divorced parents, what is something that those of us raised in...

Alan Jacobs
May 10, 20221 min read
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Key Considerations Before Filing for Divorce
Filing for divorce is one of the most difficult life-changing decisions in a person’s lifetime and one which many spouses are...

Alan Jacobs
May 3, 20222 min read
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How To Continue Raising Your Kids Happily After Divorce
Raising happy kids is one of the most difficult experiences that separated couples face. How do you assure your kids that they are loved...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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How is Child Custody Determined?
If you have ever been involved in a child custody case or you are about to begin one you most likely have heard the phrase “best...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Divorce and Taxes - 10 Things to be Aware Of - Part 1
Two things most sane people seek to avoid are divorce and taxes. Unfortunately, when you’re going through a divorce, not paying...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 15, 20224 min read
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Preparing for Divorce: The Top 10 Tips You’ve Got to Know - Part 2
The more you prepare for your divorce, the more you increase your chances of getting the outcome you want. Plus, the more you prepare...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 8, 20224 min read
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Defining A Substantial Change Of Circumstances For Custody Modification
After a divorce or child custody determination, one thing that frequently comes up is the desire to modify the court’s order. It is well...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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Creating a Perfect Parenting Plan in 6 Steps
At the start, divorce feels like a win/lose situation. One parent may seem to have it all on paper, while the other struggles to make...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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Are mediated divorces better for children than litigated divorces?
While every situation is different, mediated divorces are generally better for the children involved than if the divorce goes through...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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Divorce Myths
When you’re going through a divorce you will have to make more major life decisions than you will at almost any other time in your life....

Alan Jacobs
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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How To Make School Your Child’s Ally After Divorce!
Returning to school after their parents have separated or divorced can be difficult for any child. You can ease the transition, however,...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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Using Mediation When You Decide to Separate
Some couples reach a point in their marriage where they are considering divorce, but they are not sure about taking such a permanent...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 7, 20212 min read
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Talking to Your Kids About Divorce - The Most Difficult Conversation of All!
Challenging conversations can actually bring your family closer, as difficult conversations can be opportunities for growth. Talking to...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 31, 20211 min read
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Your First Appointment with A GAL
So, your attorney tells you that a guardian ad litem has been appointed in your case. He or she oftentimes hands you a copy of the...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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New Study Further Strengthens Case For Shared Parenting After Divorce
Yet another study has been published showing the benefits shared parenting offers families. This one indicates that it’s not only fathers...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 27, 20213 min read
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4 Ways You Can Be The Parent Your Kids Need Post-Divorce
Divorce can be devastating when you’re a parent. You can’t just crawl into a hole and grieve, rant or rage. You must still care for the...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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How to Prepare for Divorce – 54 Experts Share Their Best Tips
Going through a divorce or legal separation is a complicated and overwhelming ordeal. So if you’ve made the decision to divorce or are...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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Enforcing Visitation When Denied Court-Ordered Parenting Time
When your ex denies you visitation on your court-ordered schedule, it can be an incredibly frustrating experience — particularly if it...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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An Ode to Divorce Mediation
In this excellent article from the Jersey City Times, Jayne Freedman, offers, in her words, "an ode to divorce mediation", particularly...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Defining A Substantial Change Of Circumstances For Custody Modification
After a divorce or child custody determination, one thing that frequently comes up is the desire to modify the court’s order. It is well...

Alan Jacobs
May 25, 20211 min read
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