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If you asked five different people, “Should we stay together for the kids?” you’d get five different answers. The hard truth is that what’s right for one couple is the worst possible thing that another couple could do—so how do you know if staying together for the kids is the best choice for your family? […]
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In 2012, more than 130,000 kids in North Carolina were referred to Department of Social Services agencies for evaluation of possible abuse and neglect—and those numbers have been rising steadily for the last few years. If your divorce has to do with child abuse, or if you suspect your kids are being victimized when they’re […]
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If you’re like most parents going through a divorce, you’re pretty frazzled. You’re arranging meetings with your Durham divorce lawyer, shuttling kids to school and extracurricular activities and somehow squeezing in time for sleep (hopefully). The sink might be full of dishes, kids’ rooms might be unkempt and there might be a growing pile of […]
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When you reflect on your marriage, does it seem like you and your spouse have grown apart? After a year, a decade or even several decades, many couples feel that way. Some end up talking to a Durham divorce lawyer to find out how to move on with their lives, while others stick it out […]
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When you hear the word sociopath, you might picture a deranged, crazy-eyed killer from a horror movie—and while you could be right, you could also be living with one and not even know it. New research suggests that sociopaths exist on a spectrum, which means the disorder is not an all-or-nothing thing; some people may […]
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Parental alienation—when one parent or a stepparent undermines a child’s relationship with the other parent—is a serious issue. If you feel like your ex made your kids hate you, you could be dealing with this tough situation, and you’ll need to let your Durham divorce lawyer know right away. Even if you’ve been divorced for […]
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When your spouse has a mental illness, you’re forced onto an emotional roller coaster. Whether he or she has been officially diagnosed or is exhibiting behaviors common to people suffering from mental disorders, you’re probably put into the position of dealing with the fallout. Some people choose to stay married to a spouse with a […]
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Stepmom. The word alone makes biological moms everywhere cringe. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. In fact, some moms and stepmoms get along perfectly well. While a happy partnership between moms and stepmoms isn’t feasible in every situation, the way you handle sticky situations can go a long way in improving your life, […]
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Whether or not you got along with your mother-in-law during your marriage, the dynamics of that relationship are bound to change during and after divorce. If you share kids with your ex, there’s a good chance that you’ll have at least occasional contact with your ex-mother-in-law, at least until your kids are grown. So how […]
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While your Durham divorce lawyer works out your custody agreement and ensures a fair amount of child support is changing hands, you have to deal with the emotional ups and downs your kids are facing. What happens if your kids don’t want to go to your ex’s house, whether it’s for a visit or to […]
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