Cohabitation and Premarital Agreements
The author cautions cohabitating couples that the honeymoon phase does not last forever and that they could benefit from formalizing their expectations about finances and daily responsibilities in a…
Family Advocate: Modern Families
Volume 46, Issue 1
Features
Family Therapy with Separated and “Recombined” Families
Children experiencing a parental separation or remarriage can benefit from family therapy during the stressful transition.
How to Support Your Non-Binary or Transgender Child
Citing the alarming rate of transgender and non-binary youth who have contemplated death by suicide, the author explains how genuine acceptance of your child for who they are can literally mean the d…
Introducing Your Children to Your Significant Other and Learning to Deal with an Ex’s New Partner
Tips for a successful introduction of a new partner to your children and effective responses when your ex and co-parent finds a new partner.
Navigating Change Together
What we do as a profession is hard and, at times, stressful; but having a network of fellow family law attorneys who share your daily experiences and challenges is invaluable.
Non-Biological Parenting Rights
Family law attorneys should familiarize themselves with the layers of protection they can use to assist their same-sex clients, including marriage and co-parenting agreements.
Polyparenting: When Children Have More Than Two Parents
While you may not have heard of the term “polyparenting” yet, the concept of more than two adults raising a child is nothing new. Learn the legal definition and about the trend in U.S. states recogni…
Respecting Children’s Cultural Backgrounds in Adopted or Blended Families
Adoptive parents can proactively provide their adoptive child with access to their biological, racial, and cultural identity and support them in what can be a lifelong journey of wanting to belong.
Rights and Responsibilities of a Stepparent or Significant Other
Stepparents in most states have almost no legally recognized parental rights regarding their stepchildren despite the important role they may plan in their stepchildren’s lives.
What I Wish I Had Known When Entering a Blended Family
A trained social worker shares lessons learned when she entered into her own blended family so readers may be more prepared for the challenges and rewards ahead.
Section News
Kristin Whidby Named 2023 Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award Recipient
The 2023 Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award recipient Kristin Whidby is a champion for underrepresented individuals in the face of domestic violence through her pro bono legal services.