Divorce & Custody

And Two Makes….Broke: How to survive the Recession with Wedding Vows Intact
Divorce rates are skyrocketing. Bank accounts are plummeting. It doesn't take a genius to take a look at those facts and begin to wonder if the recession is starting to extend its reach into the...
Q&A with Kathy & Amy Osmond
Dear Kathy and Amy, My daughter-in-law has asked me for advice, but I'm nervous about telling her what I really think. I'm afraid it will damage our relationship. Do you have any suggestions for...
The Language of Family Law
There are more than 6000 different languages spoken throughout the world. Today, the most common language worldwide is Mandarin-Chinese. However, many languages are less common and are spoken by less...
Is It Nagging, If It's Not Nagging?
If the man in your life admits that he doesn't notice little details, that he inadvertently overlooks the mess scattered across the counter or that he doesn't really ever see the dust bunnies on the...
3 Times When It's Better to Be Safe Than Sorry
Zac Efron's well-publicized condom drop on the red carpet sparked Matt Lauer to comment, "Better to be safe than sorry, right?" Zac chuckled, "That's a great message to add to the many messages in...
When Two Becomes Too
There are a number of things that I have learned throughout my marriage but some of the most important learnings have come by way of debunking some of the myths of marriage. Today I'd like to...
The Seven-Word Limit
Last week, I recorded an advice segment for KSL's "The Browser," a news radio station in Salt Lake City. One woman believed that through evolution, men have learned to tune women out after seven...
The Vicious Cycle: Why Men Hate Women
If you've ever seen a romantic comedy, or ever talked to a girl in your life, you'll know that men are non-committal and unsympathetic. I want to explain to you why this happens sometimes, and why it...
Information Overload
This is an actual quote from my loving husband:"If I actually listened to everything you had to say, my head would explode."Quite possibly not the most romantic thing he's ever said to me but,...
What's Your Love Language?
My husband, Jeff, and I have been married for six years. During that time, we have had three babies, moved twice, changed jobs twice, finished school, and logged 100,000 miles on our minivan's...
Friends to Lovers, How Sweet it is!
"Great friends make great lovers." Is it really true? That thought isn't nearly as romantic as "Love at first sight." Most of us fantasize of that once-in-a-lifetime moment when the earth stands...
3 Easy Ways to Make Sex a Priority in Your Marriage
Sex is a special and intimate time for couples. It's a bonding time where the two of you can steal away and enjoy in each others arms. Unfortunately, there are many distractions such as, kids, work,...
Teamwork in Marriage?
Ahhhh marriage. The beginning of a wonderful new chapter in your life where you happily hold hands and skip into the future. Or is it? In the midst of all the cuddling, googly eyes and pet names,...
Hope After Divorce
Divorce statistics paint a grim picture -- something many of us have learned the hard way. Over fifty percent of first marriages end in divorce, and second marriages fare even worse.1Divorce hurts...
Getting Beyond an Affair...Good and Bad News
Today, romantic affairs of all kinds are running rampant in our society. They can begin anywhere - at work, social gatherings, over-the-fence neighborhood chats, and even online. They encompass all...
When Your Spouse Steals Your Money
Mary and John are getting a divorce. Mary is sure that John, a physician, is hiding income. But how can she prove it? Jim operates a restaurant in an office complex. He and his wife, Patricia,...
Making Your Marriage Work
The most important ingredient in any marriage is effective communication.  To the same extent that the critical factor with real estate is location, location, location; the all-important...
Are Children Property?
The sight of such a question may appall some but the question remains: Are children property?  In some regards, they are treated as property under the law; in other ways, they are given partial...
The 6 Part Conversation
How peaceful is your home and marriage? Do you long for silence and peace or for more fun and intimacy? Do you or your spouse feel hopeless that cooperation or collaboration could ever be possible...
Joint Custody Issue: New House, New Rules
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint...
Divorced Parents and Children's Wardrobe
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
When Divorced Parents Move
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody...
My Ex Doesn't Want My New Spouse at My Son's Graduation
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
Handling Vacations On a Joint Custody Schedule
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
Establishing Summer Visitation Rights
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
Do Custody Terms Always Need to Be Put Into Writing?
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
Divorced Parents Disagreeing on Discipline Terms
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
How to Have a Healthy Loving Relationship Bet
Your relationship with your spouse or partner is the emotional foundation for your entire family. Your children are counting on you not only to demonstrate what a healthy relationship looks like, but...
The Perks of Divorce: The Beauty of A Blended Family
Often times when a child of divorced parents is asked to speak about their experiences, they supply numerous unhappy moments and times spent wishing their parents would reconcile and be one big happy...
Dealing With Resentment in Blended Families
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
Dealing with Disruptive Step-Children
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
A Step-Parent's Role in Disciplining Step-Children
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
Bringing a New Baby Into a Blended Family
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...
Should Step-Parents Discipline Step-Children?
While we all go into marriage with the best intentions, the sad fact is that divorce rates remain high in our country. However, many families are dealing with divorce, remarriage and joint custody in...