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Children and the Parent They Do Not Live With: What Research Shows

After separation, one parent often lives apart from the children. What matters most for the children's well-being? A review in…

Sports and Activities for Kids After Divorce: What the Research Says

Parents often ask whether sports and hobbies can help children cope with divorce. The research below is about physical activity…

Does Divorce Mediation Reduce Conflict? What a Randomised Trial Found

Mediation is often recommended as a calmer, cheaper alternative to a court fight. A randomised controlled trial gives some evidence…

Helping Children Through Divorce: What Parenting Programs Can Achieve

Many parents ask how to prepare a child for divorce and how to help afterwards. Structured programmes have been studied,…

Co-Parenting With a High-Conflict Ex: What the Research Says

If your ex is angry or difficult, co-parenting can feel impossible. Research on post-divorce co-parenting shows why it is worth…

How Does Divorce Affect Children? What Two Large Meta-Analyses Found

Parents going through divorce worry most about the children. The research is more nuanced than most headlines. This guide summarises…

What is a separation agreement, what should it include, and is it legally binding?

separation agreement: What is a, what should it include, and is it legally binding? A is a written record that…

Divorce and Mortgage Refinance: Common Questions Answered

Understand divorce and mortgage refinance, including borrower removal, ownership, lender approval, costs, and options when refinancing is unavailable.

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