Though it involves disturbing personal details and opposing versions of what unfolded within a marriage—from physical violence and emotional abuse, to drugs, alcohol, and possible mental illness—the public cannot seem to look away from the ongoing defamation case between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, who divorced in 2017. The trial,…
Everyone wants to celebrate mothers! It may seem like a sweet, harmless occasion—a holiday largely promoted by greeting cards, candy, and flower companies. But for many women—and for many different reasons—Mother’s Day can be agonizing. Some women have lost a mother or child or are estranged. Some struggle with an unfulfilled longing to become…
It’s not uncommon for recently divorced couples to continue living together after the marriage ends. With soaring home prices and inflation on the rise, many find it challenging to live independently. If there are children involved, these divorced but cohabiting couples also share the task of parenting their children outside of their marriage. A…
In the old song “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” by George and Ira Gershwin, a couple that planned to part ways because they disagree on everything—potato/potahto, tomato/tomahto —decides their differences are trivial compared to their love, and they can’t live without each other, so they better call the calling off off. If only…
After a 3-year battle, the contentious divorce between former Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams and his ex-wife, real estate agent Aryn Drake-Lee became final last fall. However, their custody dispute dragged on and finally settled in March—they now officially share legal and physical custody of their two young children. But that isn’t the end…
By Debra Schoenberg Early in March, after seven-plus years of marriage to Kanye West (now legally, “Ye”), Kim Kardashian West became Kim Kardashian again—legally single—when a judge granted her request for termination of their married status. Their contentious celebrity split has played out publicly over the last year since Kim first filed in February…
When you’re going through a divorce, the issues to be resolved can seem endless and exhausting. Questions surrounding custody and finances, including child support, can be very tough and contentious. One area in which those concerns all intersect is in planning and paying for a child’s education. If your children are young when you…
Benjamin Franklin penned one of his most famous quotes shortly before his death. Writing to his friend, French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, he said, “…In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” However, the first part of that same sentence is quoted less often. “Our new constitution is now established; everything seems…
A spouse’s unfaithfulness can be devastating to their partner and the marriage. An affair breaks the marital vows, shatters trust, and erodes intimacy in the relationship. Perhaps you’re the partner who feels betrayed or the one who has cheated and wonders whether your marriage is irreparably damaged or automatically over. The hard truth is…
You may have seen recent media reports about a new high-tech gadget that allows you to find misplaced items. The AirTag, released by Apple, describes itself as a tool that allows users to keep track of regularly used personal items such as wallets, purses, keys, luggage, and more. While many users claim the AirTag…
