Divorce

If you've decided that it's time to part ways with your spouse, there are many things to consider: Your kids, your finances, the division of material possessions, and more. We've tapped the pros for helpful advice to cope with separation or divorce.
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We're OK With Same-Sex Marriage, But Kind of Over Divorce
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8 Best Co-Parenting Apps to Download After Divorce
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How to Handle a Divorce While You're Pregnant
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How I Navigate Long-Distance Parenting
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The Tough Math of Co-Parenting: What to Know About Taxes, Medical Expenses, and More
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I'm a Mom and Divorce Coach: Here's What I Wish All Parents Knew About the Process
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How to Answer Kids' Questions About Divorce
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I'm a Mom and a Divorce Lawyer: Here's What I Wish All Parents Knew
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Are Your Kids a Reason to Stay Married?
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Being a Stepdad Is Hard—Here Are 5 Ways To Make It Easier
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Advice for Stepparents: 7 Ways to Connect With Stepkids
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6 Things to Consider When You Get Engaged After Kids
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How to Prep Your Children for a Pregnancy with a New Partner
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Kids Surprise Stepfather With Sweet Dad-Posal Just In Time for Father's Day
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Bonus Family is the Name We Use for Stepfamily
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What Do I Do if My Ex is Willing to Co-Parent Well But His Partner Won't Cooperate?
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How to Co-Parent in Harmony During COVID-19, From an Ex-Couple Who Had a 'Happy Divorce'
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This Mom's Inspiring First-Day-of-School Photo Shows Co-Parenting at Its Best
The Term 'Disneyland Parent' is Trending, and We All Know a Mom or Dad Who is Guilty of This
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How to Be a Great Co-Parent If You Don't Get Along With Your Ex
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Wayne Brady Calls Himself 'Duncle' and Is Ready to Co-Parent Ex-wife's New Baby
Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families
10 Children's Books That Help Explain Divorce
How to Talk to Kids About Divorce
How to Tell Your Kids That You're Getting a Divorce
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This Is the Time of Year Couples Are Most Likely to Get Divorced
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Shared Custody, Different Rules
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Effects of Divorce on Children: An Age-by-Age Guide
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My Marriage Ended During the Pandemic. Mom Friends and Self-Care Are Giving Me Strength
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9 Rules to Make Joint Child Custody Work
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5 Things Parents Should Do After Separating From a Partner
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11 Rules for Helping Your Child Deal With Divorce
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My Painful Divorce Only Made Me Want to Get Remarried Even More
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Making a Child Comfortable in Two Homes
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Co-Parenting? Here Are 4 Reasons to Appreciate That Time Without Your Kids
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Expert Tips to Better Co-Parent, Even When You're In a Two-Parent Household
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My State Required Me to Take a Co-Parenting Class With My Ex, Here's What I Learned
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Dating With an Audience: How To Date as a Single Parent Because the Kids Are Always Watching
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I Didn't Want to Break Up With My Boyfriend, But I Did It For My Kids
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11 Strategies for Dating as a Single Mom