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If you can’t imagine what life is going to be like after divorce or how you are going to get through it, you aren’t alone. There are many individuals out there just like you who just found out their significant other, who doesn’t exactly want to be significant in their life anymore, wants a divorce. And because they sprung it on so unexpected, they simply don’t know how they are going to get through this difficult time. In fact, that is how Nancy Michaels felt after learning her husband wanted a divorce despite the fact that they had been together for 16 years and birthed three children. Read more

Being a single parent can be challenging, draining, and sometimes overwhelming but there are ways to manage your stress so that it doesn’t become too much for you to handle. In fact, the  Mayo Clinic offers some helpful strategies you can begin implementing now, whether you are going through a divorce or recently had yours finalized that can help you reduce the amount of stress you might be experiencing. This way, you can focus more on your child and the time you get to spend together and can actually enjoy it. Read more

If you plan on spending New Year’s Eve out celebrating with friends or family or you will be hosting a party this year and plan on drinking, we have some very important tips for you on how to avoid a DWI charge. Because New Year’s Eve is a time that is recognized for having an increased amount of drunk drivers out on the road, police officers and state patrols will be out in full force looking to arrest anyone they suspect who has been drinking. And the reality is, no one wants to finish off the year with a DWI charge on their record. Read more

With the holidays approaching and families all over making plans on how they are going to celebrate them together, now is a difficult time for anyone to have to go through a divorce. Although divorces are some of the most difficult situations people find themselves faced with regardless of what time of year the process starts, they can be much harder to get through during Christmas or New Year’s when you see other couples and families out enjoying each other’s company and displaying their excitement for the December holidays and the start of a new year. Read more

If you and your partner are considering adopting a child, whether it is because you are looking to give a child a happy home to live in or you are unable to conceive, there are some initial steps you will want to take before you even begin filing any paperwork. The first three steps you need to take include educating yourself, taking the time to contact a local agency, and attending an orientation meeting. Now, this might seem like a lot to do at once so let us break down each step in more detail for you. Read more