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There is a new website for kids whose parents are going through a divorce. It’s called Changeville.  It teaches kids what happens when their parents separate in an entertaining, online way.…

Introducing my new son: Liam Galbraith. 6 lbs 12 oz. 21 inches. Happy and healthy. I am 47 years old and have 4 sons aged 19, 16, 13 and just…

Every parent going through a divorce wants to minimize the emotional pain and struggle for their children. The challenge is recognizing that your child is suffering and then knowing what…

There is an interesting article in Mashable Social Media. It quotes David McCandless’s research as to when people break up according to their status changes on FaceBook. Apparently, Mr. McCandless…

Are you dreading the idea of having to tell your children that their parents are divorcing? Do you want to minimize the pain and confusion for your children? I remember…

Do you remember the day you separated? How did it happen? Was a note left or an email sent to say it’s over? Maybe a text? Maybe it was a…

Some documentaries are moving. Some are thoughtful. Some are insightful. I just watched an amazing documentary by Rosie O’Donnell that is all three. Wonderful interviews. Great music. Inspiring message. Here…

I just stumbled upon a wonderful new blog jointly authored by two parents sharing joint custody of their children. It is honest, heartfelt, insightful and engaging. The authors are New…

How often has someone said to you “Isn’t it amazing how many people are getting divorced these days? The divorce rate sure is rising!” As a divorce lawyer, I get…

 Hilary Linton is a well-respected mediator, trainer and lawyer in Ontario. She writes a provocative blog about whether there should be a presumption of 50/50 in custody cases. I have…

Psychotherapist, author and speaker, Donna Ferber wrote an excellent blog called “Is There Such a Thing as a Good Divorce?”  I reproduce it in its entirety below:  Imagine a marriage where…

Sudden Divorce Syndrome: If you are shocked that your spouse wants a divorce after many years of marriage, you may be a victim of SDS. Chip Hues and Donna Ferber…