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Divided Families: What Happens to Children when Parents Part
by Frank F. Furstenberg Andrew J. CherlinHow marital disruption affects children
Divided Fire
by Jennifer San FilippoIn a rich fantasy world where Songs literally move heaven and earth, one sister must use magic and the other must rely on strength to reunite when pirates, greed, and war tear them away from each other.Miren has never allowed jealousy of her sister&’s magic keep her from taking care of Kesia, and Kesia has always depended on her big sister. When Kesia is kidnapped, Miren will do anything to get her back—even team up with her sister&’s aristocratic and seemingly ineffectual boyfriend. Neither sister had ever left their small fishing village before, and now they are plunged into the wider world, minor players in a war between nations. Each sister faces external and internal perils, and each finds surprising allies and unexpected strengths. How will the two find each other again? And what will become of them if they don&’t succeed?
Divided Loyalties: A Novel
by Patricia ScanlanFrom internationally bestselling author Patricia Scanlan comes a delightful story about the struggles and victories of marriage, and the true meaning of family.One explosive family reunion! Shauna and Greg’s marriage is under pressure. She wants another baby but he doesn’t. She also has to endure her obnoxious in-laws, The Freeloaders: Della, Eddie, and their spoiled kids. Shauna’s glad to be moving abroad—but three thousand miles won’t stop the determined Della. Meanwhile Carrie, Shauna’s sister, can’t help feeling put upon. The burden of looking after their elderly father rests on her now and she’s fed up. Even though she loves her siblings, resentment builds. Will Carrie put her foot down and stand up for herself? The last Christmas the family got together was a disaster. Now, as another get-together approaches, can they final turn things around and put the past behind them?
Dividing Eden
by Joelle CharbonneauFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. Maas. Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.But appearances—and rivals—can be deceiving. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option—to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom.As sister and brother, Carys and Andreus have always kept each other safe—from their secrets, from the court, and from the monsters lurking in the mountains beyond the kingdom’s wall. But the Trial of Succession will test the bonds of trust and family. With their country and their hearts divided, Carys and Andreus will discover exactly what each will do to win the crown. How long before suspicion takes hold and the thirst for power leads to the ultimate betrayal?
Divine Design
by Mary Kay McComasA woman who wants a baby comes up with the perfect plan—but destiny has other ideas . . . When Meghan Shay crashes the male-dominated Physics Symposium at New York&’s Essex House Hotel, she isn&’t looking for a husband. She is looking for a perfect stranger with whom to share her bed for one night. Once he gives her what she wants, she will never see him again. The plan backfires when gorgeous Texas hunk Michael Ramsey shows up at her law firm.For months, Michael has been searching for the beautiful redhead who gave him the most passionate night of his life—only to vanish into thin air. When fate brings them together once more, he is not about to let the woman who got away get away again. But what happens when he finds out Meghan is having his baby? Will the onetime Dallas bachelor give up his hard-won freedom for fatherhood . . . and wedlock?This ebook features an extended biography of Mary Kay McComas.
Divine Likeness: Toward a Trinitarian Anthropology of the Family (Ressourcement: Retrieval and Renewal in Catholic Thought (RRRCT))
by Marc Cardinal OuelletMarked by growing freedom and equality, today's families are also dogged by brokenness and loss of faith. And while the theology of marriage has developed remarkably under the impetus of the Second Vatican Council and Pope John Paul II, the theology of the family remains in its infancy, only beginning to meet the challenges of contemporary society.In Divine Likeness Marc Cardinal Ouellet points the way to a much-needed theology of the family grounded in the doctrine of the Trinity. Cardinal Ouellet understands family life to be a sacrament of Trinitarian communion, a crucial source for revealing and inspiring a new sense of God's presence in the faith community. This book will help theologians, pastors, and believers to develop fruitfully the legacy of Pope John Paul II, carrying forward the quest to let the Trinity and the family illuminate each other for the good of today's world.
Divorce: Causes and Consequences
by Alison Clarke-Stewart Cornelia BrentanoThis comprehensive book provides a balanced overview of the current research on divorce. The authors examine the scientific evidence to uncover what can be said with certainty about divorce and what remains to be learned about this socially and politically charged issue. Accessible to parents and teachers as well as clinicians and researchers, the volume examines the impact of marital breakup on children, adults, and society. Alison Clarke-Stewart and Cornelia Brentano synthesize the most up-to-date information on divorce from a variety of disciplinary perspectives with thoughtful analysis of psychological issues. They convey the real-life consequences of divorce with excerpts from autobiographies by young people, and they also include guidelines for social policies that would help to diminish the detrimental effects of divorce.
The Divorce: A Novel
by Moa HerngrenA decades-long, seemingly rock-solid marriage suddenly falls apart during one hot Stockholm summer in this addictive domestic drama that marks the American debut of #1 Swedish bestselling author Moa Herngren.“BOOK CLUB ALERT: who’s been cruel and who’s been clueless in this marriage that can’t be saved? The Divorce deftly unmasks the secrets and stresses of an unraveling relationship that absolutely begs to be discussed. Moa Herngren may be the best Swedish import since ABBA and the Volvo.” —Sally Koslow, author of The Real Mrs. TobiasThere are two sides to every story . . .Bea couldn't be more excited to trade the stifling Stockholm summer heat for vacation on Gotland Island. She’s looking forward to spending quality time with her beloved husband of thirty-two years, Niklas, and their two moody teenage daughters, and recuperating from the stress of daily life in the company of her beloved in-laws. One night shortly before their departure, Bea and Niklas have a seemingly mundane argument over a trivial issue, and Niklas goes out with a friend to blow off steam. As the hours pass, Niklas doesn’t come home, and Bea’s irritation soon gives way to panic as she imagines what kind of disaster might have happened to delay his return.What she soon learns will change her life forever: while her husband is fine, their marriage is not. Her kind, gentle pediatrician husband wants to leave her. But while this might seem like sudden insanity to Bea, for Niklas, it’s anything but… Written with the warmth and empathy that have made her insightful, page-turning family novels bestsellers in her native Sweden, Moa Herngren raises thoughtful questions about why relationships fall apart: Is the person who leaves always the bad guy? What emerges once you begin scratching the surface of what seems like a clear-cut situation? Told from dual perspectives, The Divorce is a gripping domestic drama that deftly explores the complexities of modern marriage.Translated from the Swedish by Alice Menzies
Divorce After 50: Your Guide to the Unique Legal and Financial Challenges
by Janice GreenA road map for late-life divorce Divorce can be emotionally devastating at any time, but the emotional and financial challenges are even greater for people who divorce later in life and can face complicated issues of blended families, health care concerns, and retirement planning. Attorney Janice Green brings 30-plus years of experience as a divorce lawyer, and in particular her experience counseling clients over 50, to Divorce After 50. She addresses: Divorce options (including mediation and collaborative divorce) How to receive the best guidance from lawyers and professional advisers Dividing marital property fairly Retirement plan rules Spousal support (alimony) How divorce affects estate planning Keeping good health care (updated to include new rules under the Affordable Care Act) The book also includes divorce survival stories that illustrate your options and provide encouragement. They got through it, and with the help of Divorce After 50, you can, too.
Divorce After 50: Your Guide to the Unique Legal and Financial Challenges
by Janice GreenLegal information and practical advice for older Americans going through a divorce. The legal, financial, and emotional challenges they face are different from those that apply to younger divorcees. Divorce After 50 is the only book around that addresses legal and financial concerns for this age group. Learn about different ways to divorce (mediation, collaborative law, or litigation), how to divide property, how to plan for post-divorce finances, what to do with retirement funds, and how health care and estate plans are affected by divorce
The Divorce Diet
by Ellen Hawley"Revenge is sweet. Reinventing yourself is even sweeter." --Cathy LambAbigail is sure the only thing standing between her and happiness is the weight she gained along with her beloved new baby. Until she instantly loses 170 pounds of husband.When Thad declares that "this whole marriage thing" is no longer working, a shell-shocked Abigail takes her infant daughter, Rosie, and moves back to her parents' house. Floundering, she turns to an imaginary guru and best friend, the author of her new weight-loss book. But surviving heartache, finding a job, and staying sane as a suddenly single new mom isn't easy, especially on a diet--sorry, life journey. Make an inventory of your skills, Abigail's guru instructs. Abigail loves cooking and preparing food--real food, not the fatless, joyless dishes her diet prescribes, or the instant-frozen-artificially flavored fare she finds in her mother's kitchen. So far, following everyone else's rules has led to being broke, lonely, and facing a lifetime of poached eggs, faux mayonnaise, and jobs in chain restaurants. What might happen if Abigail followed her own recipe for a good life instead?... Bitingly funny, wise, and insightful, Ellen Hawley's fresh new novel is an ode to food and self-discovery for any woman who's ever walked away from a relationship--or a diet--to find what true satisfaction is all about. "Food and love and loss and resilience--and a terrific narrative playfulness--are Hawley's recipe for a slyly entertaining and heartening novel." --Daniel Menaker, author of The Treatment
Divorce Express
by Paula DanzigerPhoebe's parents didn't start "getting their act together" until they got a divorce when she was thirteen. Now that she's fourteen, she spends weekdays with her father in Woodstock, New York, and commutes on the bus called the Divorce Express for weekends with her mother in New York City. It seems that joint custody means more drastic changes for Phoebe than for either parent. She's got to deal with all the crises in their lives as well as in her own, and it's hard to become a part of things in Woodstock when she's not around on weekends. Her life improves when Phoebe becomes friends with Rosie, an offbeat Divorce Express regular-and Dave, her secret crush, asks her for a date. But just when Phoebe thinks she's got everything under control, her mother announces she's planning to marry a man Phoebe can't bear.
The Divorce Express
by Paula DanzigerPhoebe's parents didn't start "getting their act together" until they got a divorce when she was thirteen. Now that she's fourteen, she spends weekdays with her father in Woodstock, New York, and commutes on the bus called the Divorce Express for weekends with her mother in New York City. It seems that joint custody means more drastic changes for Phoebe than for either parent. She's got to deal with all the crises in their lives as well as in her own, and it's hard to become a part of things in Woodstock when she's not around on weekends. Her life improves when Phoebe becomes friends with Rosie, an offbeat Divorce Express regular--and Dave, her secret crush, asks her for a date. But just when Phoebe thinks she's got everything under control, her mother announces she's planning to marry a man Phoebe can't bear.
Divorce, Family Structure, and the Academic Success of Children
by William JeynesTrace the influence of family factors on children's emotional and educational well-being!The effect of family changes on children's academic success is a new subject for study. Divorce, Family Structure, and the Academic Success of Children is a comprehensive volume that brings research on this hotly debated topic up to date. With clear tables and incisive arguments, it is a single-volume reference on this vexing sociocultural problem. Divorce, Family Structure, and the Academic Success of Children offers a close look at the historical background and current theory of this field of study. But it is more than a compendium of known facts and completed studies. It examines issues of appropriate methodology and points out concerns for planning future research. Divorce, Family Structure, and the Academic Success of Children summarizes current knowledge of the effects of various influences on children's emotional and educational well-being, including: divorce and remarriage single-parent families nontraditional family structures race socioeconomic status mobility Educators, theorists, sociologists, and psychologists will find this volume an essential resource. With hundreds of useful references and clear organization, it presents new ideas in an easy-to-use format that makes it an ideal textbook as well.
Divorce in Louisiana: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect (Divorce In)
by Betsy A. FischerProviding accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Louisiana, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Louisiana and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.
Divorce is Not the End of the World: Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids
by Zoe Stern Evan Stern Ellen Sue SternA teenage brother and sister whose parents are divorced discuss topics relating to this situation, respond to letters from other kids, and offer tips based on their experiences.
Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent/Child Bond from a Vindictive Ex
by Richard A. WarshakYour ex-spouse is bad-mouthing you to your children, perhaps even trying to turn them against you. If you handle the situation ineffectively, you could lose your children's respect, their affection--even, in extreme cases, contact with them. Backed by twenty-five years of experience in helping families, Dr. Richard Warshak presents powerful strategies for dealing with everything from tainted parent-child relationships in which children are disrespectful or reluctant to show their affection to disturbances in which children virtually disown an entire side of the family. Divorce Poison offers advice on how to: Recognize early warning signs of trouble; React if your children refuse to see you; Respond to rude and hateful behavior; Avoid the seven most common errors made by rejected parents. This groundbreaking work gives parents powerful strategies to preserve and rebuild loving relationships with their children and provides legal and mental-health professionals with practical advice to help their clients and ensure the welfare of children.
The Divorce Process: A Handbook for Clinicians
by Craig EverettProfessionals who work with divorcing couples and their families will be inspired by this important book on effective clinical assessment and intervention. The book blends a variety of expert contributions--descriptive, theoretical, and empirical--into a practical handbook that focuses on resources for dealing with the anger and pain of parting spouses and disrupted childhoods. A rich array of clinically useful materials is provided. The book covers background theory, marital interaction, the definition of clinical dysfunctions in children of divorce, specific clinical features of childhood developmental levels, post-divorce reorganization, and models of group work.
The Divorce Remedy: The Proven 7-step Program For Saving Your Marriage
by Michele Weiner DavisMichele Weiner-Davis offers an empowering and encouraging guide for revitalizing marriage and building stronger, more loving bonds. <P><P> Michele Weiner-Davis goes beyond her marriage-saving bestseller, Divorce Busting, with this empowering and encouraging guide for revitalizing marriage and building stronger, more loving bonds. In a down-to-earth style that is free of psychobabble, Weiner-Davis outlines a realistic, solution-oriented seven-step program for managing marital problems, which, when left unchecked, can drain the life out of a relationship. Using revealing anecdotes and in-depth case studies, she illustrates practical ways for marriage partners to <P><P> <br>-avoid the “divorce trap” <br>-identify specific marriage-saving goals <br>-move beyond ineffective, hurtful ways of interacting <br>-become an expert on “doing what works” <br>-overcome infidelity, Internet obsessions, depression, sexual problems, and midlife crises <br>-get your marriage back on track—and keep it there <P><P>Rescue your marriage with the proven techniques of The Divorce Remedy—sound, sensible advice from a renowned relationship expert!
Divorce Step by Step: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Challenges Ahead
by René VercoeThe step-by-step guide to a successful divorce—and a better future Divorce is one of life's most complicated, stressful, and overwhelming experiences. How can you make practical, long-term decisions amid so much emotional chaos? Divorce Step by Step helps ease the strain, guiding you through the divorce process, and showing you that it is possible to look forward to the next phase of your life with confidence and optimism. This book is your trusted reference for finding the legal, financial, and personal resources you'll need. Consider it your road map for getting organized, staying focused, and moving through the legal system as smoothly as possible during this difficult time. Divorce Step by Step features: Your cost-saving courtroom companion—Gather and keep track of vital settlement information so you can be fully prepared to meet with a lawyer and save yourself hundreds of dollars on billable hours—or find out if you need to hire a lawyer at all. Building your case—Arm yourself with the facts on accountants, therapists, and more to help you develop the best possible case for your settlement. Advice for every divorce—This book provides support for people on both sides of the decision, as well as same-sex couples, immigrants, and retirees experiencing "gray divorce" whose legal and financial challenges may be different. This practical approach to divorce will help you manage the details so you can move toward a new beginning.
Divorce Taxation
by Melvyn B. FrumkesComplicated rules can slow down your progress as you work your way through the taxation pitfalls and opportunities that abound in divorces. Now there's help. Frumkes on Divorce Taxation quickly guides you through trouble spots and alerts you to potential tax savings in property distribution, support, and more. It offers on-target explanations, examples, specimen clauses, forms, checklists, tables, and other practical planning tools--all designed to reduce the work in divorce tax planning. Melvyn B. Frumkes' problem-solving book is loaded with how-to gems like these: * Structure make-up alimony payments to side-step income recapture * Transfer an IRA tax-free * Avoid non-deductible child support treatment * Qualify alimony as taxable and deductible * Bypass tax on interest payments * Enforce the record requirements of property transfers * Shift the dependency exemption and the child tax credit to the non-custodial parent * Deduct a portion of the attorney's fees
Divorce Tools & Techniques
by Rory T. WeilerA divorce is an emotional and legal minefield. Without a detailed plan of action, even an experienced practitioner can be flummoxed by "routine" custody arrangements or property valuation issues; the danger is even greater when the case involves complicated issues arising out of a prenuptial agreement, a bankruptcy, or a family business. Divorce Tools & Techniques is your action plan. From the initial meeting with a prospective client through trial and post-judgment matters, Divorce Tools & Techniques provides step-by-step guidance based on author Rory T. Weiler's 30+ years' experience handling divorce cases. For example, you will learn how to: * Lay the groundwork for trial early in the attorney-client relationship * Take control of negotiations without saying a word * Deal with a recalcitrant client * Deal with a stubborn client * Deal with a forgetful witness Manage the ups and downs of the divorce process and achieve the best for your clients with this practical and affordable guide.
DivorceCare: Hope, Help, and Healing During and After Your Divorce
by Steve Grissom Kathy LeonardThere is joy, strength, and healing available to you in the midst of separation or divorce.Things may look bleak right now. Your world is a mix of shock, anger, hurt, and hopelessness. Many of the people around you don't understand the depth of your pain or the complexity of the challenges you face. You feel rejected, betrayed, and exhausted. You wonder if the pain will ever end. But recovery from separation and divorce is possible.In this 365-day devotional, you will meet men and women who have come through the darkness of separation and divorce and who now walk in the bright hope of God's love and healing. You will be encouraged and inspired by some of today's most respected and well-known Christian leaders and psychologists, including Kay Arthur, Dr. Tim Clinton, H. Norman Wright, and Dr. Tony Evans. The daily readings and heartfelt prayers in DivorceCare affirm God's love for you. You'll discover that the divorce process can be a powerful catalyst for good in your life, transforming deep loss into meaningful growth with God."DivorceCare is the finest material . . . it will provide help, hope, and healing for your life and family." -- Dr. Dennis Rainey, President, FamilyLife™"DivorceCare is a wonderful combination of wise advice and assurances that God still loves you." -- Dr. Tim Clinton, President, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)"This devotional encourages, inspires, and brings hope to healing hearts. Daily you will be reminded that you are loved, cared for, and can face life with a renewed confidence that comes only from God." -- Dr. Linda Mintle, Author of Divorce Proofing Your Marriage and Breaking Free from Anger and Unforgiveness
The Divorced Child: Strengthening Your Family through the First 3 Years of Separation
by Joseph NowinskiDivorce is a reality of today's family life, but clinical research has shown that it is possible to mitigate its negative effects on children. Dr. Joseph Nowinski, a family therapist with over 20 years of experience treating families, argues that there is a three-year window in which to acclimate children to the change in family life. Combining case studies with new research, Dr. Nowinski gives parents the information and the tools to work through the transition. Written in a warm and authoritative tone, Nowinski will teach parents to:· Focus on your child's new day-to-day reality· Identify early signs of trouble· Help your child through the separation process and help them develop coping skills that will remain with them through life
The Divorced Dads' Handbook: Advice, Support and Guidance for all Fathers Going through Separation or Divorce
by Steve DaviesThis book provides practical hard-to-find help to fathers who are separated from their kids. It covers various relevant areas from legal (UK law) and financial to emotional and recreational. This work is delivered in a down-to-earth and accessible style. Contents: 1. Separation; 2. Seeing your kids:the first few months; 3. Contact arrangements; 4. Court orders: dealing with family courts; 5. Mediation services; 6. Your financial responsibility to your children; 7. Ongoing parenting: become a great dad; 8. Building your own support network; 9. Paternity issues; 10. Parent Alienation Syndrome; Useful contacts; Index.