As discrimination and prejudice are often a part of our daily lives, it is not uncommon to run into challenges being a biracial couple. These might include both external and internal factors, such as the misconceptions and hostility that others may have about your marriage, and your own difficulties in trying to live harmoniously while […]
Borderline Personality Disorder and Marriage
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) refers to a chronic psychological condition that affects a person’s emotional range and stability. An individual with BPD typically exhibits symptoms of unstable behaviors and frequent mood swings. They are easily triggered by emotionally taxing situations and often take long periods of time to recover from […]
How Stepchildren Can Ruin a Marriage and Ways to Prevent It
When you make the decision to remarry, there are likely to be unforeseen incumbencies that more often than not have to do with the children you have had from a previous marriage. As these children were brought up in a different environment under the care and influence of another parent, the likelihood of the new […]
What to Do When The Non-custodial Parent Forfeit Visitation
Post-divorce arrangement of child visitation is not always a straight-forward matter. As the custodial parent you have the responsibility to provide an opportunity for and encourage visitation by your ex spouse. However, there are often times when the non-custodial parent forfeit visitation or shows up late. Whether unintentional or on purpose, it is not simple […]
Alimony vs Child Support – What’s the difference?
Following a divorce, there are typically two financial obligations: alimony and child support. It can be confusing at times knowing that whichever the outcome, you will end up losing money if you happen to be the spouse with a stronger financial position i.e. having a higher income from more diverse sources. With this in mind, […]