Divorce/Marriage-Related Sites
California Divorce Guide Top quality family law guidance for people without attorneys
MAKING MARRIAGE LAST "A Guide to Preventing Divorce" can be ordered at the AAML national website www.aaml.org or by calling 1-800-422-6595 : this booklet is premised on the belief that "..divorce isn't always the answer. Though some marriages should be abandoned...many "unsalvageable" unions can be saved. If you are willing to devote some time and energy to identifying and correcting the problems in your marriage, chances are, you can avoid the financially and emotionally draining process of divorce."
Smart Marriages "... all couples disagree about all the same basic issues - money, kids, sex, housework, in-laws and leisure time.The difference between successful and unsuccessful couples is how they handle their differences. Successful couples disagree in a way that makes their relationship stronger. They also have other skills and attitudes which help them build long-term happiness and satisfaction. The good news is that anyone can learn to do it better and smarter. . ."
Nolo Press Since 1971 Nolo Press has published top-quality legal tools to give all Americans affordable legal access. Here you'll find free information
on personal, consumer and business law.
Divorce Online This web site provides numerous articles, some better than others, about the impact of divorce on children and parents. The article on dating is particularly good. It also has a book review section, question/answer area (which includes legal, financial, psychological, and real-estate information), and a chat area.
Divorce Central This site offers fairly extensive information about legal, financial, parenting and other aspects of divorce. The Expert Online area offers weekly in-depth explorations of specific topics by professionals; past appearances have been archived and can be read. The Total Parenting Handbook section of the site offers sound advice on parenting as a divorced parent.
Divorce Source Resources and research guidance
Divorce Net This site offers daily and weekly Q&A sessions with legal and mental health professionals, as well as interactive bulletin boards/chat rooms. Resources are listed by state.
Hilton House Information regarding interstate custody jurisdictional issues
Divorce Help General divorce helpline
Divorce Support This site offers state-specific guidebooks, a large divorce-related bookstore, links to resources and message centers, and, for a fee, child support calculations for your state.
KIDS TURN Kids’ Turn is renowned throughout the United States as a leader in divorce education for children and parents. The goal of Kids’ Turn programs is to help minimize the negative effects of divorce on children. The programs are educational (not therapy) focusing on skill building and positively affecting each family’s ability to manage the changes created by divorce or separation.
Children's Rights Council The Children's Rights Council is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children of separation and divorce through advocacy and parenting education. Their site offers excellent, up-to-date research: legislative information, links to other sites and resources and a good book catalog. There is a California chapter
Splitup This site has information about the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of divorce, including state-by-state information. Visitors can participate in discussion groups, subscribe to their newsletter, or link to related sites.
Estate Planning It is critical that you review all of your estate-planning documents (your will, durable power of attorney, health care directives, life insurance, trusts, the assignment of a guardian for your child(ren) in the event of your death, etc.) with an eye to modifying or re-doing them. The way they are prepared during your marriage may bring about unintended results after your divorce. Nolo Press is a great resource for information about estate planning
Parenting Sites
KIDS TURN Kids’ Turn is renowned throughout the United States as a leader in divorce education for children and parents. The goal of Kids’ Turn programs is to help minimize the negative effects of divorce on children. The programs are educational (not therapy) focusing on skill building and positively affecting each family’s ability to manage the changes created by divorce or separation.
Parent News Clearinghouse for exchange of information among parents
Parents' Place Look under the Family section for a listing of topics including divorce, single parenting, bereavement, etc. Chats and message boards on specific topics are listed in this area. Parents can search for information on a particular issue and a list of previously answered questions will be listed. Therapists answer the questions. Many other health-related news articles are reprinted here.
Teens and Pre-Teens: Practical Help for Parents. Founded by adolescent specialist Michael Y. Simon, MFT, a high school counseling director, noted speaker/educator and psychotherapist in private practice, Practical Help for Parents provides real-life solutions as you parent, suport and understand the teens and pre-teens in your life.
Parenthood Web This broad site can be searched for information about a particular topic; it covers everything from marital advice to health issues. An extensive array of childhood health experts and articles are listed. There is also a live chat section.
Parents' Press/Teen Magazine Offers information on numerous topics, including children's health, childcare, coping with family problems, mothers and fathers groups, and children with special needs. In particular, it offers Parent Support Online, which features parent-to-parent websites and e-mail lists, many focused on a specific interest.
Our Family This Bay Area organization for gay and lesbian families offers regular family gatherings and support groups. The site has information about the organization as well as links to other sites specifically related to LGBT families an general parenting issues.
UC Berkeley Parents Network This is a parenting website run by volunteers at the University of California at Berkeley. While some of the information about resources is local to the East Bay, much of the parenting information is relevant for parents anywhere. There are sections on childcare, medical, school and therapy referrals, as well as recommendations on products and family activities, and extensive, culturally diverse discussions about different aspects of parenting (including divorce). Past discussions are easily searched for a given topic.
CHADD This is the site for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. It provides information about the organization, AD/HD, school discipline, and locating local chapters.
Parents Leadership Institute The Parents Leadership Institute, a nonprofit agency, offers workshops, booklets, and audio-/videotapes for parents seeking to strengthen the parent-child relationship. Parents train other parents to improve their listening skills and connect with their children. Materials available in English and Spanish.
Care Guide Offers referrals and articles related to childcare and eldercare. Local childcare referrals still being developed.
Family Safe Directory Family friendly site, family resource and information - an encyclopedic resource for families
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Support For Fathers
