A recent post on NextDoor asked, “What is one thing you did for your children that you would wholeheartedly recommend to other parents?” My policy is to almost never post on social media, but I was tempted to reply, “Get married and, if at all ...

U.S. children whose parents divorce when they are age 5 or younger have reduced earnings as adults and increased chances by young adulthood of teen pregnancy, incarceration and death, according to a study conducted in part by economists at the University ...

Parents going through divorce often believe they’re protecting their children by staying together “for the kids” or, conversely, that children are “resilient” and will quickly adjust to divorce. Both beliefs miss the complex reality: divorce ...

Divorce can be wrenching when kids are involved, but there's a lot you can do to help children cope. If you're a parent dealing with divorce, try to remember that your child needs you now more than ever. Offering reassurance, hope, and a sense of stability ...

When parents divorce, kids don’t get a say in the decision — even though they definitely have something to say about it afterward. We asked teens whose parents split up to share the things that made it easier, the things that made it harder, and the ...

Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law expands what’s called a joint petition for summary dissolution to more couples who agree on terms in advance and meet certain requirements.

Jessica Alba celebrated Christmas with all three of her kids. This year marks the first Christmas since Alba filed for divorce from her estranged husband Cash Warren in January.

Here’s an old bit from a stand-up comic’s act: “Some say the glass is half empty. Some say it is half full. I say it’s twice as big as it needs to be.” This is a story of glasses, not nearly empty, not quite full. Except that the glasses are the ...

My parents: in love on their wedding day. Five years later in battle. Source: Ann Buscho We all choose what we do for a reason, and the reason is often connected to our childhood. For me, I was drawn to divorce work because I wanted to change the way ...