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Eight Great Kids’ Books About Divorce: Older Readers (10 – Teen)

Divorce (and separation) is hard for everyone - parents and kids alike, but it is often especially difficult for teenagers who are already navigating numerous physical and emotional changes, and may feel resentful of another challenge placed in their lap. In combination with other support, books can be a great resource to help teens cope, especially if they aren’t ready to talk openly about their feelings in the early stages. From starting conversations to just giving kids a character to relate to, we’ve gathered eight books for tween and teen readers to help work through this challenging time and come out the other side stronger and more resilient.

Frequently Asked Questions about Child Custody Modifications in Maryland

Just because a judge signs a child custody order doesn’t mean that it is “set in stone,” or incapable of being changed at some point in the future. Depending on the facts involved, a co-parent may make a formal request to have an existing custody order modified. In this post, we’re addressing a few of the most frequently asked questions on the issue of child custody order modification in Maryland.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing Hispanic Leaders in Law

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and is a time to highlight, recognize, and celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic Americans to the advancement of society. Hispanic Heritage Month was first observed in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, and in 1988, the celebration was expanded to cover a full 30-day period. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, read about five influential Hispanic American attorneys who have shaped society and the legal field as we know it today.

Eight Great Kids’ Books about Divorce: Young Readers (ages 2 – 8)

Divorce and parental separation is tough for all members of a family, but it can be extra hard on young children who may not completely understand what’s happening and/or may lack the coping skills to easily adjust to a big change in their lives. One way to smooth the transition and help kids understand what’s happening is by reading books about divorce with your children. Kids of all ages can relate to characters in books and reading about experiences like their own can help them come to terms with big life changes. We’ve gathered our favorite books about divorce and change for young readers to help you and your child conquer the new chapter.