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Excluding Kids from “Family” Vacation is a Bad Idea

By Bobbie Batley | March 23, 2015

Excluding kids from ‘family’ vacation is a bad idea Ex-Etiquette for Parents DR. JANN BLACKSTONE Syndicated Columnist     Q: I recently got divorced and my ex-wife has custody of our three children. I remarried a woman who has custody of her…

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4 Things to Know About Filing Your Taxes After Divorce

By Bobbie Batley | March 19, 2015

    By Lauren Young NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters) – “Conscious uncoupling” might become all the rage now that actress Gwyneth Paltrow and musician Chris Martin have announced they are separating in a cooperative and respectful way. But there…

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How to Avoid a Nasty and Costly Divorce War

By Bobbie Batley | March 12, 2015

by Constance Gustke Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 | 9:29 AM ET After attorney Joryn Jenkins’ parents divorced when she was seven, she never saw her father again. Experiencing firsthand how divorce can destroy a family forever, Jenkins never wanted other…

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10 Rules of Good Ex-Etiquette for Parents-Help on How To Talk to Your Kids

By Bobbie Batley | March 2, 2015

 It’s Up to Dad to Reveal Details of Divorce to Kids Ex-Etiquette for Parents DR. JANN BLACKSTONE Syndicated Columnist    Q: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. He has adult children from a previous marriage. We have…

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After the Divorce, Custody, and Timesharing Issues are Settled-Life Goes On and Ex-Etiquette is a Must…

By Bobbie Batley | February 26, 2015

Relationship with ex troubles new girlfriend Ex-Etiquette for Parents DR. JANN BLACKSTONE Syndicated Columnist  Q: When a son divorces, should his family stay in contact with ex-wife? The son has a new lady in his life, and almost every member…

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Not Inviting Mom to Child’s Soccer Party a Mistake

By Bobbie Batley | February 16, 2015

DR. JANN BLACKSTONE-Syndicated Columnist   Q: My ex-husband has asked to have our four kids on an overnight that should be during the weekend they spend with me. I have agreed because he has done the same for me. He has…

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Me, Myself and I-

By Bobbie Batley | February 16, 2015

BY LONNAE O’NEAL THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON — I have phantom pain where my last name used to be. I’m Lonnae O’Neal now, but I was Lonnae O’Neal Parker for more than two decades. The pain is for a body of work I produced…

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Happily Divorced

By Bobbie Batley | February 16, 2015

Breaking up can be first step to a more tranquil, fulfilling life- BY HEIDI STEVENS-CHICAGO TRIBUNE I’ll never forget the loan specialist who congratulated me on my divorce. I was getting a cashier’s check from her to bring to the…

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ABA Journal Highlights Successes of IAALS Out-of -Court Divorce Model

By Bobbie Batley | February 11, 2015

The Honoring Families Initiative of the IAALS has achieved success in its resource center in Denver. “Families never have to enter a courtroom. If they’re successful, their divorce or separation is granted by a visiting judge in a comfortable room…

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IAALS Honoring Families Initiative for Divorce, Separation & Parental Matters

By Bobbie Batley | February 11, 2015

Bobbie Batley, in her role as an Advisory Board member of the Honoring Families Initiative of the Institute for the American Advancement of the Legal System (IAALS), just returned from meeting with the Steering Committee that is organizing a convening…

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The Children’s Grief Center Healing Hearts Luncheon

By Bobbie Batley | February 11, 2015

The Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico, Central New Mexico’s only free grief support program for children, hosted the 9th annual Healing Hearts Luncheon & Silent Auction at Embassy Suites Hotel February 6, 2015. Sponsored by Little, Gilman-Tepper and Leigh,…

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How to be a Good Divorced Dad by Jeffery M. Leving

By Bobbie Batley | January 27, 2015

Being the Best Parent You Can Be Before, During and After the Break-up…….. https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/how-to-be-a-good-divorced-dad-108776481882.html?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce    

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