Though it may seem like an old-fashioned tradition, the fact is that in our culture, it’s still customary for a woman to take her husband’s name. So much so that today, around 70 percent of married women do, according to an extensive 2015 New York Times-sponsored Google Survey that also drew on data from…
School’s out, and summertime is in full swing. Most parents, especially working parents, meet these months with a mix of excitement (picnics! pool time!), relief (less morning rush, no homework to help with), and anxiety: What on earth will we do with these kids all summer? And for divorced families juggling jobs and childcare…
When you separate from your spouse or partner, and there is a child involved, custody is often one of the thorniest issues to resolve—complex, emotionally loaded, and time-consuming. In every case, when the court is deciding custody, there are many factors to consider, but the question of what is in the child’s best interest…
In a marriage, it’s not unusual for partners to have different tasks that they take on. Maybe one cooks and the other washes dishes or cares for the lawn while their partner does the laundry. In many cases, one person does the bulk of the financial business—pays the bills, balances the checkbook, manages retirement…
Ever since you and your spouse began talking about divorce, chances are your children have been your most significant concern. Parents may feel like they can’t just sign divorce papers and call it quits when children are involved because although the relationship ended, you must continue doing your part as parents. Choosing the appropriate…
The number of women earning more than their husbands, while still relatively small, is growing. It is no surprise, as more women are attending and graduating college and entering the workforce right away. Fox Business claims these recent changes are also because women are more aware of their worth and are more eager to…
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