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Civil divorce laws are challenging to navigate, so imagine having to navigate two sets of divorce laws. For members of the Jewish Orthodox religion, it is necessary for the wife to get approval from the Husband (known as a Get) if she wishes to re-marry within the religion. Traditionally, the husband grants a Get when …

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Game theory is the study of strategic decision making. A divorcing couple is forced to make many decisions as they go through the divorce process. Game theory models how people make decisions and handle conflict. Not surprisingly, there is a model that describes why two individuals might not cooperate even if it is in their …

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Representative John W. Scibak of South Hadley, Massachusetts filed Bill No. 2684 relative to supporting children and Joint Custody ; Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. The purpose of the bill is to change the language of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 208 Section 31 to create a presumption of shared parenting. The current language of …

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Is that Really Your Child’s Name?- Remember the last time you met someone and you had to do a double take because you were not sure what the person said there name was? This happens to almost every person I introduce myself to. Fortunately for me people think I said my last name, but some …

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Teen Depression – Divorce influences not only the divorcees, but their children. Not only are children expected to understand why their parents are splitting up, but they often feel pressured to choose a side. During this period of instability children may slip into depression and parents, consumed by the split, often fail to notice. Teen …

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