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Alimony--Using Craigslist to get out of paying?

March 11, 2009 17:30

Man offers to pay for someone to marry ex-wife Imagine sitting at your computer and you are browsing the classified ads on Craiglist and suddenly you come across the following ad: Nice well taken care of ex-wife. Mid 40's. Pretty...Man offers to pay for someone to marry ex-wife Imagine sitting at...

Dating 101: How to Tell When You're Ready to Commit

February 25, 2009 18:02

Eight key questions to ask your mate -- and yourselfThere is something exhilarating about taking the big leap from dating to becoming a permanent "item" and making that final commitment. But before you run off into the sunset with your...Eight key questions to ask your mate -- and yourselfThere is...

Picking the right divorce lawyer can help make the split less painful

February 13, 2009 23:04

Approximately half of all people who get married will end up getting divorced. A divorce can be a stressful and traumatic experience for men, women, children and for members of the extended family who are also impacted by the break... Approximately half of all people who get married will end up...

'Can't afford' divorce in hard times....BUT

February 07, 2009 15:21

Financial problems often drive couples apart, but the nation's overwhelming economic crisis may be holding them together. "People simply can't afford to get divorced. They can't afford the legal fees; they can't afford having two separate places to live," said... Financial problems often drive...

Divorce Makes Women Look Older

February 06, 2009 17:30

Divorce is one of several factors now found to add years to a woman's face. Lots of things make us old. Previous research has shown smoking causes premature aging in men and women, literally etching the aging in their faces.... Divorce is one of several factors now found to add years to a woman's...

In divorce, put focus on well-being of the kids

January 29, 2009 21:06

Parental visitation important to building child's support systemOne in four children will experience the divorce or separation of their parents, and many will face serious adjustments. New homes and/or schools, and added financial pressures are all significant factors, but critical...Parental...

"After my divorce, I lost touch with my daughters. Now that they're older, I'm desperate to reconnect with them"

January 21, 2009 20:44

Dear Lesley, Do you think it is possible to reconnect with two daughters in their early twenties, from whom I have been estranged for at least five years? The trouble is that I have tried to put the past behind... Dear Lesley, Do you think it is possible to reconnect with two daughters in their ...

Kids Keeping the Peace When Parents Divorce

January 19, 2009 13:27

Today's New York Daily News has a headline that screams Madge's Lourdes Works a Miracle. No, Madonna's teenage daughter isn't healing the sick or parting the seas. According to the paper, what Lourdes has done is even more miraculous --...Today's New York Daily News has a headline that screams...

Can Economy Also be Blamed for More Divorces?

January 14, 2009 19:42

Do tough economic times put extra strain on marriage? The experts say 'yes.' While therapists and counselors say business is up thanks to our sagging economy, some divorce attornies say their phones have also been ringing with a lot of...Do tough economic times put extra strain on marriage? The...

Divorce the house before the spouse

January 12, 2009 20:57

Splitting up after years of marriage? Divorce your house, then your spouse. "If you're still linked through the house, than you're not really divorced," says Kelly Lise Murray, a Harvard-trained lawyer and Nashville real estate agent. That bit of advice...Splitting up after years of marriage?...