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Parallel Parenting: When You and Your Ex Can’t Play Nice

The continued post- divorce acrimony that plays out in the arena of parenting is the probably the most aggravating and stressful part of divorce for all involved. Parents struggle with a sense of wanting to make this transition easy for their children but when left over marital issues continue to play out in the co [...]

Parenting with an Uncooperative Ex: A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective

Atty. Robert “Chip” Mues  This topic is an exceedingly broad one, but I will try to share my insights from the perspective of a practicing family law attorney for the past 34 years.  These suggestions are written in hopes of being practical and helpful (even if they might appear somewhat cynical).  The original idea to write [...]

The Uncooperative Co-Parent

When going through a divorce, keeping your children’s well-being in the forefront of your mind is critical. Whether the children ultimately have an experience that is traumatic or manageable is a direct result of how well their parents’ behave. Some parents even stay together “for the sake of their children” but their behavior is so appalling [...]

What Do Women Really Want on Valentine’s Day?

Political wrangling, posturing and pandering seem to consume the news this year. The tone of all this hype and banter is amazing familiar when we consider “the politics” of Valentine’s Day. Sure the content is different, but the confusion, second guessing and need for approval remain the same. It goes something like this: He is [...]

Sex with your Ex

      It is not unusual for a woman’s sexual interest in her partner to wan when their relationship marriage begins to unravel. For many women this sexual disinterest can evolve into outright repugnance as the marriage further deteriorates.        However, some women (and men) continue to feel great physical attraction for their ex-spouse (or soon [...]