One of the most persistent myths about adoption is that only "perfect" families are considered. But what does that mean? A white picket fence and a home in the suburbs? A home in the city with all sorts of amenities for the kids? A steady job with a good wage to buy...
Month: December 2016
More Men are Winning Custody Battles
When divorce involves children, the stresses of the process can become overwhelming. Oftentimes, neither parent wants to lose custody of their children. However, over the years many parents have simply accepted that the mother is going to win custody.This is because...
Avoid treating children as pawns
Children are usually caught in the middle of a divorce, even if the parents try their best to avoid it. At some point -- either during or after the divorce -- the children end up seeing or at least sensing anger, fear, contempt or a whole host of emotions between...
Three important child custody questions
Child custody is, in many ways, the most important part of the divorce process. It's also something many people are dealing with for the first time in their lives. Therefore, it's important to do your research. Below are a few important questions to ask:1. Can you and...
Consider the pros and cons of adopting a stepchild
The high rate of divorce and remarriage in the United States during the past few decades has created many blended families. Children with different biological parents are now living together as stepbrothers and stepsisters and it may be beneficial for stepparents to...
Divorce papers can’t be served by Facebook — at least for now
Facebook has been used for many things: keeping up with family and friends, selling things, searching for things and people and keeping track of your ex's whereabouts. However, there may a limit as to what cannot be done on Facebook according to some judges.According...
Are you ready to adopt a child?
Thinking about expanding your family through adoption? Whether this is your first child, your first adoption, or simply another step in the growth of a family you already started, answer these questions to see if you're ready.1. Is your lifestyle conducive to having a...