Rituals seem to be declining in modern life. Finding ways to gather together meaningfully can help us combat loneliness, pain, and division. Decades of research suggest that the quality of our social ...

Parental alienation occurs when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent due to manipulation by the other parent, such as the conveying of exaggerated or false information. The situation ...

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is admitting to having an affair with a North Carolina man, but argues that because their relationship was consummated elsewhere, his wife has no right to sue. North ...

Divorced parents and step-parents recounted personal horror stories Tuesday during testimony on a Republican-sponsored bill that makes “parental alienation” as important as child abuse in family court ...

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Parental alienation is when one parent turns a child against the other during separations or divorces. Beyond family drama, it leaves children anxious, guilty and distrustful. Experts say early ...

An alienation clause, also known as a due-on-sale clause, is a standard provision in most mortgage agreements. It requires the borrower to repay the full loan balance if the property is sold or ...

Alienation of affection is a unique and emotionally charged legal claim. It allows a spouse to hold a third party civilly liable for intentionally interfering in a marriage, resulting in the loss of ...

When a marriage breaks down because of outside interference, it can be devastating. Whether you’re a spouse feeling betrayed or someone being accused of damaging a marriage, alienation of affection ...