In 2021, Psychology Today reported that the rate of "gray divorce" has doubled since 1990. Defined as divorce among couples older than 50 by the AARP, separation later in life comes with unique challenges. Consider these factors if you are facing divorce as your...
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Who can nesting work for?
As a divorcing parent, you likely have two conflicting drives at heart. First, you want time and space away from your ex-spouse and you need to recover from the emotional difficulties that divorce brought about. But second, you want to provide stability and comfort to...
Back child support and passport denial
If you are preparing to get a divorce as a parent, you need to carefully review various challenges that could arise, from a custody dispute to child support concerns. You should familiarize yourself with child support issues, such as how courts calculate the amount of...
How does property division work in North Dakota?
Property division is the distribution of assets in a divorce. North Dakota has specific property division laws that will affect what you can claim as your own. North Dakota follows the practice of equitable distribution. This makes the division of property a much more...
How can a collaborative approach to divorce help you?
When you and your ex-spouse decide to take steps to make your split final, you may wonder whether there are other methods for divorce rather than the court system. Collaborative divorce can help ease the typical amount of stress people feel during this time. Increased...
When can I change child support in North Dakota?
As a divorced parent who resides in North Dakota, you probably wonder how the child support system in the state will change the support order in your custody arrangement. As the North Dakota Child Support website explains, a support order does not automatically...
Different ways to pay child support in North Dakota
If you are navigating the divorce process as a parent, you have many issues to go over. Aside from custody and the emotional well-being of your children, you need to think about the financial side of ending your marriage, especially if you will owe child support....
How does parental alienation impact adulthood?
Most studies on parental alienation focus on the long and short-term impacts that they may have on young children of the divorcing couple. However, in recent years, more studies have shifted their focus to these children after they grow into adulthood. The studies...
What is gaslighting?
Emotionally abusive tactics often play a role in divorce. These tactics may even persist well after your divorce is complete, which can complicate co-parenting and other matters. According to Healthline, gaslighting is a common form of abuse that occurs within...
How can you prevent arguments while co-parenting?
One of the most stressful parts of divorce is often dealing with your ex-spouse in the context of co-parenting. Tensions may run high and neither of you may agree with each other, even when it comes to important topics like schooling or education. Knowing how to...