Search Results for 'Family'

Helping children understand divorce, in a friend's family or...

An Omamas reader recently wrote that her daughter's close friend moved from their neighborhood because her parents divorced. The girls went from playing together almost daily to seeing each other only occasionally, and both seemed sad [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Husband keeps family wealth in divorce ruling

Mr Justice Moylan ruled that the wealth of the couple, who cannot be named, was “not the product of their endeavours”, so the “sharing principle” of divorce settlements should be ignored. He said the woman, who is [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Family, Divorce And The Economy

When families struggle, marriages come under a tremendous strain which affects their jobs! Ultimately, the economy is affected and, in turn, negatively affects families and marriages as financial pressures mount! Sadly for some, divorce e [...]

Posted On : May, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

Divorce deal a family burden for generations, says millionai...

Athelstan Whaley, 60, says the cost of the settlement to Belinda Whaley, 47, his wife of 21 years, will also leave him homeless. Mrs Justice Baron awarded Mrs Whaley property and a £3 million lump sum in July last year, which [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Divorce and death of the extended family leaves pensioners a...

In a report, the Centre for Social Justice says that the ageing population has led to a surge in the numbers who need help with basic care, with an additional 1.7 million pensioners likely to be dependant on others within two decades. Bu [...]

Posted On : Nov, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

In divorce, who gets the family pet?

Should a dog be treated like a child when couples divorce? It's a question people are talking about after a judge in Maryland ordered a divorcing couple to share custody of their dog. A lot of people feel their pets are just a member [...]

Posted On : Aug, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Mom and Family - How to Talk To Kids about Divorce

Both parents should be there to talk to the child and they can’t get angry. Whatever differences they have they must put aside for the good of their child. This is not about the parents anymore since the decision has been made [...]

Posted On : Jun, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Family Focus - Torn teenagers

BBC Newsline looks at the effects of divorce or separation on teenagers and how such a turbulent period of transition can be managed to minimise the damage done to adolescents affected. January is rapidly becoming one of the busiest [...]

Posted On : Feb, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Family Group Releases Study on Effects of Pornography

Family Research Council released on Wednesday a new study detailing the effects of pornography on marriages, children and individuals. "This is a ground-breaking review of what pornography costs families trying to create a life togethe [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Spend time with family to prevent divorce

The lack of quality time with family and loved ones is one of  the major reasons for marriage  break-ups in the country, say family guidance experts.Misunderstandings and alcohol consumption are the other major problems lead [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

A Divorce Ends a Marriage, Not a Family

Because getting a divorce ends a marriage, but not a family, some divorcing spouses with children are investing in couple therapy. Possible outcomes of the therapy range from consistent parenting between households to cordial relations betw [...]

Posted On : Jan, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

All In The Family

An Australian study says that family history plays a crucial role in whether you will divorce. If your parents split you run twice as much unavoidable risk going through a divorce. Thank goodness there is not a gene for divorce, however t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

How to find time to be together as a family

Nowadays, finding time together as a family can be difficult. Most parents work while the children go to school and also probably take part in several leisure activities. So, time when the whole family can be together is rare. It can be [...]