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Divorce Law: an Introduction
Divorce is a complex area of the law, and one that varies depending on the jurisdiction in which the case is being hears, which is usually the jurisdiction of domicile for the defender or defendant in the given action. Whilst no two sets of divorce laws are identical across jurisdictional borders most abide by certain general principles and overarching rules that should be considered when embarking on pre-divorce haggling [...]

Divorce Recovery & Personal Principles
Divorce recovery often leaves us feeling lost, off-balance, disoriented, and vulnerable. Sometimes we feel as if we are careening off course and out of control. Our personal principles can give us confidence by making sure we stay on course in our journey to a successful and satisfying life after divorce. 1. Divorce Recovery is Like Driving Down the Interstate in a Fog. An image that made sense to me when I was neck-deep in the divorce recovery process was driving down the interstate in a dense fog. [...]

Preserving Identity In Stepfamilies
One of the primary issues that makes life in a stepfamily so challenging is that each person belongs to more than one family constellation: there are biological connections and those created through re-marriage. A 9 y.o. girl who lives with her divorced mother and visits her re-married father whose new wife has two children from her previous marriage is constantly shifting roles. [...]