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Do Sexual Predators Target Those Dating Online?

According to Joe Tracy, Publisher of Online Dating Magazine which is a consumer watchdog for online dating, "there are some sexual predators and sex offenders who specifically use online dating services to target single parents who are dating online in order to get to their kids. It doesn’t happen a lot, but it does happen."

Protect Your Children From Predators if you are Dating Online

Are you a single parent who is involved in online dating? If so, I caution you to not introduce your children to anyone you meat while dating online until you do a background check on them.

Does Your Husband Have “One Foot Out of The Door?”

Your husband acts happy, has no complaints and you take it for granted that the marriage is good. Could you be making the wrong assumption?

Taking Control During Your Spouse’s Midlife Crisis Part II

In part 2 of Taking Control During Midlife Crisis we explore look at the importance of focusing on your marriage and keeping your demands low.

Three Major Causes of Divorce

What are the three major causes of divorce? You will be surprised to know that they are not infidelity, domestic abuse or "growing apart."

Supporting Yourself After Divorce

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average woman’s family income drops by 37% after divorce. In other words women suffer more financially than men do from divorce.

Rewriting Divorce Laws

Is the answer for the future of families in our society to rewrite no-fault divorce laws? Do we owe it to our children to scrap those laws and start over?

Extorting Child Support From "Innocent" Divorced Fathers

Deadbeat parents accuse the court of "extorting" child support payments from them. Is it extortion or distortion of the truth?

Debbie Nigro Bio

Nigro is a multi-faceted, business and broadcasting entrepreneur who has spent the past twenty years applying her creative talents building unique business opportunities, spotting trends and untapped niche markets, and providing successful programming concepts for both her own radio and television productions and her clients.

Should You Stay Together For The Sake of The Children?

How it will affect your children should be your first consideration when thinking about divorce.

Domestic Violence: You Can Stop The Abuse

You can stop domestic violence by refusing to live with domestic violence. Abusive relationships can't last if the victim refuses to be abused.

Why A Love Affair Is So Intoxicating?

An affair will cause someone to feel mentally and emotionally exhilarated. Love affairs can be as intoxicating and addictive as alcohol or drugs.

Surviving Emotionally While Divorcing A Narcissist

Divorcing a narcissist is especially stressful due to their lack of compassion, empathy and concern for others. This article guides you through the divorce process with a narcissist.

What is a High Conflict or “Malignant Divorce?”

Malignant divorce occurs when one spouse wants to win at the expense of the other. It isn't about being fair, it is about hurting the other and can cause long-lasting emotional trauma.

Seven Lessons for a Stronger Marriage

Seven lessons learned from marriages that had endured and survived adversity. You can build a strong marriage regardless of stress, conflict and marital problems.

U.S. Child Support Enforcement

Child support, how much you pay and how it is enforced differs from state to state.

Divorcing The "Victim"

If you divorce someone who sees themselves as a "victim" they will thwart your attempts to negotiate or mediate a reasonable end to the marriage.

Top 10 Divorce Blogs

Going through a divorce? Check out the blog links below. Some lead to blogs with divorce resources, some lead to blogs about personal experience with divorce.

Do You Know When to Divorce?

Trying to decide whether to stay or go? There are more alternatives than divorce when marriage hits a rough patch. Will you choose the right alternative?

How To Get A Fair Divorce Settlement

When negotiating a divorce settlement, "equitable distribution" doesn't always mean you are getting a fair settlement. This article is a guide for those who wish to get a fair divorce settlement.

Child Support Enforcement When There is a Failure to Pay

Child support enforcement is governed by both federal and state laws. These laws and offices can be invaluable in helping a parent collect unpaid child support.

Child Support Calculators by State

Wondering how much child support you will pay. On this page you will find links to child support calculators for each state.

Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Divorce Attorney

Before hiring a divorce attorney you need to gather information about his/her experience, how he/she will handle your case and attorney fees you will pay.

Examples of Fair Divorce Settlements

I've put together examples of what I consider to be fair divorce settlements. These include different scenarios based on income, length of marriage and earning potential.

How To Behave During A Legal Separation

A legal separation gives you the space you need to solve problems, come to terms with your emotions and start over, either in your marriage or alone. How you behave during a legal separation will determine how successful you are in whatever your motives for separating.

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