I worry my children had no exposure to a loving parental relationship to model what a good marriage can look like ...

My mom told me my dad wanted a divorce six days after Christmas. I was 34 and the news crushed me. They are happier now that they're not together, and their divorce strengthened my marriage. Six days ...

When parents divorce, kids don’t get a say in the decision — even though they definitely have something to say about it afterward. We asked teens whose parents split up to share the things that made ...

Why do some adult children walk away from parents after a gray divorce? Discover what drives estrangement, and how families ...

Readers reacted to my column from the 13-year-old dealing with parents who split up. The email below was the most poignant. Q. I’m glad that 13-year-old had you to talk with. My family isn’t big on ...

When a parent vanishes from daily life, children don't just lose contact. They lose continuity.

If you've just gotten married, you might fear that your marriage will end badly like your parents'. You're afraid of mimicking their mistakes and breaking the pact of love you just made. This scenario ...

Almost every person who signs their judgment of divorce has the same feeling of relief: Phew. The case is finally over. I can move on. In many ways, this feeling represents something real. Getting ...

I have informed my mom that when she’s ready to divorce, I’m willing to help. But I have my own life I have to live.