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Going through divorce is difficult for everyone, but sometimes people can forget that this also includes the child of a couple. Parents always want what is best for their children. But what does this look like in a divorce situation? How can divorcing parents get...
When you plan to bring another child into your Virginia home, your existing children may feel understandable anxiety about the upcoming change. Adopting a child affects the entire family, but there are certain steps you might take to make the transition easier for...
Whether you expect to become a parent in the near future as a result of assisted reproductive technology (ART) or you simply want to familiarize yourself with the process, it is important to go over a number of issues regarding ART. For example, some people use donor...
If your children are more than a few years old, you and your spouse have probably learned how to parent them effectively. That is, you may have divided parenting responsibilities to ensure neither you nor your husband or wife has too much of a burden. According to...
Individuals hoping to become parents may wish to consider the differences between the two adoption methods allowed under Chapter 12 of the Virginia Code. As noted on the Virginia.gov website, adults may adopt children through an agency or a non-agency placement. Some...
Even if divorce is the right decision, ending a marriage can be challenging for everyone in the family. Your children may feel angry, resentful or even hopeless. According to Psychology Today, it is also not uncommon for kids to feel responsible for the breakdown of...
Numerous factors lead some couples who want to grow their families to consider getting the help of a surrogate mother. However, putting this important time into another’s hands raises concerns, especially involving the legal aspects, for many potential parents....
Going through your options as a divorcing parent, you have likely come across the term nesting at least once. But what is nesting, exactly? How does it work, and why does it benefit your child? It is important to understand aspects of nesting before making any...
Nesting is one of the housing options available to parents going through a divorce. It offers unique benefits to the children of divorce. At the same time, it is not the ideal situation for everyone, and it requires several things from both parents in order to work....
Dealing with divorce is difficult for every part of a family, including the children. Of course, as parents, you want to do all in your power to make the transition as easy as possible, even if it is a painful one. One of the best ways to do this is by knowing the...