In 2025, only 47% of U.S. households are married couples. “Gray divorce” or divorce among people over 50 is also increasing. The American Psychological Association (APA) notes that divorces for those 65 and older have continued to rise, driven by the baby boomer generation. Family law covers a wide range of legal issues that affect […]

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In the year 2024, the child support program received 29.5 billion dollars. This amount, of which 97% was collected for child support, went directly to the families, and the remaining 3% was distributed for public assistance. Child support becomes difficult to handle as a result of the recent guideline changes. New guidelines assign monetary duties […]

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Separation is rarely easy. Even when both sides agree it’s the right decision, emotions tend to run high. There’s often a mix of grief, frustration, fear about the future, and uncertainty about practical matters like children, finances, and living arrangements. When communication breaks down, small disagreements can quickly turn into long-lasting conflicts. For families in […]

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Your original wedding set has been through it. It’s seen diaper blowouts at Target, dance recitals in sweaty gyms, and your “just let me sip coffee in peace” mornings that start before sunrise. That ring’s been there for the newborn haze, toddler tantrums, and all those quiet, ordinary days that add up to a life […]

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When it comes to wedding anniversaries, big gifts and fancy dinners aren’t the only way to celebrate. In fact, the things that matter most rarely come with a price tag. Your time, your attention, your love – that’s what sticks. If you’re looking for meaningful ways to surprise your husband this year, you don’t need […]

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Do you ever feel concerned that your marriage could be on the rocks? If so then now is the time for you to take action on that. If you leave it then you may find that you end up finding that your marriage is beyond saving, when in reality, all of this can be avoided. […]

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Even with older kids, some times it is just easier to work in a special date night in at home. My husband and I were engaged the day after Valentine’s Day. It was not exactly supposed to work that way. Let me give you the short version. We picked up the engagement ring from the […]

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We all know that it can be hard sometimes to sneak away and have a date with our hubbies.  Add in the cost of a babysitter, food, and drinks; sometimes it’s just easier to stay home. Date night in a box eliminates all of those problems and it is fun! I was scrolling through Facebook […]

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My 17 month old did not sleep well, and as I mentioned, my 4-year-old son was up by 6:30am on most mornings. From the moment I get out of bed, it is move-move-move, until bedtime. Tonight I hit the wall. Single parenting is tough. I feel that I have no right to complain. My husband […]

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Old Spice (P&G). The opinions and text are all mine. Please view my disclosure. We need to make dads feel special, because dads matter. When I view my work as a stay-at-home as actual work, it gives me value and makes me feel validated in […]

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