Raising Kids

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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7 Best Co-Parenting Apps to Download After Divorce

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States Are Making Shared Custody the Default—Could This Be the Arrangement We've Been Waiting For?

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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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How to Blend Holiday Traditions

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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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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?

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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Effects of Divorce on Children: An Age-by-Age Guide

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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 Parent