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McGreeveys Reach Custody Agreement

Maureen Dempsey • 5/09/2008
Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey and Dina Matos McGreevey reached a child custody agreement over their six-year-old daughter late Thursday, reports the Associated Press.... read more»
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Williams’ Drama-Free Divorce
Maureen Dempsey • 5/07/2008
Robin and Marsha Garces Williams have pledged to be honest, cooperative, and respectful during...
Study: Men Hit Harder By Divorce
Julie Savard • 5/06/2008
Men are hit harder by divorce. So says Statistics Canada after performing a 10-year study on the...
Professor Fired For Divorce
Naomi Dunne • 5/02/2008
Although it's only May of 2008, Mr. Kent Gramm is having a bad year. After 30 years of marriage...
The Hulk Holding Out?
Christina Camardella • 5/01/2008
Linda Bollea has filed an order with Florida's Pinellas County Judicial Court — the area where...
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The Last Samurai

Wanda Woodard • 5/11/2008
Since the divorce (two and a half years ago) and in the last year, I have discovered something quite wonderful. It is that each and everything that we do is important. So, consequently,... read more»
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I Always Wanted A Ring
Julie Savard • 5/11/2008
I always wanted a ring. It didn't have to be fancy. It didn't have to have diamonds or cost a fortune. I just wanted the symbolic gift of something I could...
The Moment I Knew It Was Over
Megan Thomas • 5/11/2008
I remember the exact moment I realized that things might not work out with my husband.We had been married a couple of years. His job had moved us away from...
Alice Continues To Ponder Finances
Alice Brooks • 5/11/2008
Money, the image that money brings, meant a lot to Jake. I couldn't get a bookshelf or a pair of shoes without checking in first - I would...

Beauty Queen (Part 2)

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6/07/2007
In this episode, Shirley Washington Lewis talks about the overwhelming self-doubt she experienced when she left her marriage. She weathered a...watch »
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Shirley Washington holds six beauty titles and was a Miss Black America. Here, she talks about...
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Here, attorney Rachel Fishman Green talks about why she became a divorce mediator, the benefits...
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The decision to leave a marriage is always hard and in Amy's case, it was no different. Amy...
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Step Lightly: How Step-Moms Can Get Some Love

Marsha Temlock • 5/09/2008
Most step moms don't expect warm and fuzz Hallmark greetings this holiday. But, you can have a loving relationship with your step children. It just takes time.With about half of... read more»
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The Dark Side: How Teens handle Divorce
Susan Epstein • 5/09/2008
It is a common misconception that, following divorce, teenagers become more self-sufficient and independent. The real truth is that teens often times appear...
From a Child of Divorce: How Teens Handle Divorce
A.J. • 5/09/2008
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Karin Abarbanel • 5/08/2008
After a difficult divorce, Becky Rohrer was jobless with a baby to support. Instead of re-entering the 9-to-5 world, she put all her savings into an...

The Dark Side: How Teens handle Divorce

The Frightening Truth about Teens, Divorce, and Self-Destructive Behaviors

Susan Epstein • 5/09/2008
It is a common misconception that, following divorce, teenagers become more self-sufficient and independent. The real truth is that teens often times appear that way, and their parents... read more»
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Do Some Thinking Before Throwing In The Towel
Cathy Meyer • 5/05/2008
Are you thinking about divorce? The decision to divorce is critical, with consequences that can last a lifetime. It is a step that should be thoroughly...

The Dark Side: How Teens handle Divorce

The Frightening Truth about Teens, Divorce, and Self-Destructive Behaviors

Susan Epstein • 5/09/2008
It is a common misconception that, following divorce, teenagers become more self-sufficient and independent. The real truth is that teens often times appear that way, and their parents... read more»
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From a Child of Divorce: How Teens Handle Divorce
A.J. • 5/09/2008
The basic and average family unit consists of one maternal unit, one paternal unit, and on average two child units. This is the way children (including...
Custody During Legal Separation
Amy J.L. Baker • 5/06/2008
First, as a newly separating mom, you have three concerns that must be balanced: (1) making things as easy as possible for the children, (2) establishing a...
From a Child of Divorce: Custody During Legal Separation
Justin • 5/06/2008
My parents divorced when I was three, so my memories of that period are fuzzy to say the least. I don't remember my mother telling me she was divorcing my...

Step Lightly: How Step-Moms Can Get Some Love

Marsha Temlock • 5/09/2008
Most step moms don't expect warm and fuzz Hallmark greetings this holiday. But, you can have a loving relationship with your step children. It just takes time.With about half of... read more»
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The Dark Side: How Teens handle Divorce
Susan Epstein • 5/09/2008
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A.J. • 5/09/2008
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Karin Abarbanel • 5/08/2008
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There is nothing predictable about being in the middle of your life. I've learned that much, if I've learned anything. (Well, except for flabby upper arms. That, apparently, is pretty standard. And chin hairs made of graphite. Don't forget those.) So when one day your college boyfriend shows up, out of the blue, and says he's never really gotten over you — well, there is no rule book on how to handle that one. 
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I have to admit, my boobs have always been a big part of my life. Literally. They showed up late — I was fifteen (kind of apropos for me) but once they...
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Here's a question — if you were given the chance to marry the same person that you had married ten, fifteen, twenty-five years ago, would you? Would you...