Divorce Information for Parents

Going through a divorce is never easy, but getting as much information and support as you can will help ease the way somewhat for you and your children. Find the advice you need here.

Deciding on Divorce Choosing to get a divorce is an extremely difficult decision. Get help understanding all of divorce's implications with these resources. Divorce: The Most Difficult Decision You Will Ever Make Resolving Conflicts and Saving Your Marriage Breaking Out of Your Relationship Rut How Do You Know When Your Marriage is Over? Deciding on Divorce Twenty-One Things to Do Before Asking for a Divorce When Divorce Comes as a Shock Overcoming Depression after Divorce Divorce: Legal Implications of Emotional Behavior Separation: Beginning of the End, or a New Beginning? Legal and Parenting Implications of Separation Hiring a Private Eye Understanding the Legal Aspects of Divorce Navigating the law during divorce proceedings can be daunting; learn the basics with these articles. Reviewing Your Prenuptial Agreement Starting the Divorce Action Divorce: Working Through the Issues The Default Divorce How to Choose the Best Lawyer for You How to Interview a Divorce Lawyer Is a Full-Service Divorce Lawyer for You? What Your Divorce Lawyer Should Be Doing and When When and How to Fire Your Divorce Lawyer Is "Pro-Se" Divorce Right for You? How to Obtain Limited-Scope Legal Assistance for Your Divorce What Is Mediation? Advantages of Mediation When to Avoid Mediation Choosing a Divorce Mediator The Mediation Process All About Arbitration Collaborative Divorce The Judge's Role in Your Divorce Filing a Motion How Does Discovery Work? Trials and Tribulations: Your Day in Divorce Court Do's and Don'ts When You're in Court Obtaining an Order of Protection Divorce and Your Finances Don't let the costs of getting a divorce and living as a single person scare you. Organize your finances now. Understanding the Divorce Lawyer's Fees Twelve Tips for Keeping Legal Fees Under Control How Remarriage Alters Your Divorce Agreement When Your Ex Does Not Comply with Your Divorce Decree Dividing Your Assets and Knowing State Laws Who Gets the House? Worksheets for Financial Settlement What Is Maintenance (Alimony)? What's Fair? Deciding on Alimony Alimony: Getting the Best Deal A Closer Look at State Child Support Guidelines Direct vs Indirect Child Support Child Support: What's Fair? Managing Your Finances and Looking for Work After Divorce More on Finances and Your Family Parenting After a Divorce Your divorce has a profound effect on your children. Follow the advice in these articles to make the transition to your new lives smooth and successful. The Effect of Divorce on Boys Negotiating Custody Joint or Sole Custody? Kids and Custody: Who Decides? Making Joint Custody Work Beyond Kramer vs. Kramer Divorce: What to Tell Your Children Making Co-Parenting Work Age-Appropriate Visitation Managing Visitation in High-Conflict Situations Single Mothering: Life After Divorce Two Parents, Two Homes When Children Fight Visitation The Responsibilities of the Custodial Parent The Responsibilities of the Noncustodial Parent Teens and Divorce Research on Kids of Divorce "Pop" Culture: A Single Dad's Story Dating After Divorce: What It Means for Kids New Relationships and Remarriage Use everything you learned from your past marriage and divorce to make your new romantic relationship happy and successful. Dating After Divorce Learning from a Failed Marriage Involving Your Children in Your New Relationship Introducing Your New Significant Other to Your Children The Second Marriage: Building New Memories Alimony: It's Just a Check When Doubt Lingers After Divorce How to Be Friendly with Your Ex More on Marriage More on Stepparenting Expert Advice Read experts' answers to parents' questions. Telling the Kids Dating During Divorce Sharing Custody Divorce and Teens Behavior Problems and Divorce Counseling for Kids? What Works See what other parents suggest for making life more manageable during divorce. When Parents Divorce Keys to Single Parenting Join a Single Parent Support Group More Resources Stepparenting Communicating with Kids