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6 Tips To Help Moms Survive a Divorce

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Getting a divorce is often beneficial in the long run, but that doesn’t mean the process is easy. There will be multiple emotional and practical challenges you’ll face while you are negotiating a divorce. These challenges are only compounded if you add children to the equation. Navigating a divorce will be one of the hardest […]

5 Things to Consider When Seeking Custody in a LGBTQ+ Divorce

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Getting a divorce as a same-sex couple is almost identical to getting one as a mixed-sex couple. LGBTQ+ couples have been afforded the same rights in divorce as straight couples since the legalization of gay marriage in California in 2013.  One area where LGBTQ+ couples need to be aware of differences is in child custody […]