Parental alienation, the process whereby one parent manipulates their child in hopes of driving a wedge between the child and their other parent, is more common than most people realize. In fact, one study estimates that 22 million American parents are subjected to...
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How to handle custody interference by your co-parent
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your child can feel like an uphill battle when their other parent isn't respecting the custody order. They may be making it difficult to pick up or drop off your child on time, limiting your access to important events in your...
How can you co-parent with someone you no longer get on with?
If you are about to divorce, you probably have a good idea of what your future relationship with your soon-to-be ex will be like. Some research suggests that as many as 59 to 65% of couples stay friends after divorcing. Whether you do or not, if you share children,...
What does divorce mean for your retirement plans?
A divorce can have a major impact on your financial future. This is especially true with gray divorce, which is the term used to describe divorce in your 50s or 60s. People in this age bracket are often getting closer to retirement, so divorce may raise questions...
How debt is divided in an Alabama divorce
When you are going through the emotional complexities of divorce, the last thing you want to think about is the uncertainty of your financial future. It is a daunting prospect, but taking control of your assets and debts can make all the difference. Debt, in...
Why summer vacation won’t save your marriage
When a marriage sours, a lot of couples try to reconnect through romantic getaways (or, at minimum, a family vacation) – hoping to rekindle the love they once had. Unfortunately, those efforts are more than likely to fail. There’s a spike in new divorce filings every...
3 types of invisible abuse that could break your marriage
It is unquestionable that physical abuse that can harm a marriage. Yet, you may not fully have processed the reality that a lesser-discussed type of abuse could also lead to the end of your marriage. This kind of mistreatment is commonly referred to as “invisible...
Money issues that can lead to divorce
Adultery, parenting style differences, abuse and communication difficulties are all common reasons for a divorce. However, many people overlook how finances influence the likelihood of divorce. Money issues in a marriage are a multifaceted issue. They can be the cause...
Red flags that you and your spouse are drifting apart
When people think about divorce, It’s natural for them to assume that there is a major, dramatic reason for the split. Examples include things like extramarital affairs or financial infidelity. But what often happens is just that couples drift apart. They were in love...
Should you file for divorce if marriage counseling fails?
Marriage is not always a bed of roses, and it's common for couples to face challenges and rough patches along the way. When issues arise that seem insurmountable, seeking professional help through marriage counseling can be a valuable step toward dispute resolution....

