Children and parents who have undergone forced separation from each other in the absence of abuse, including cases of parental alienation, are highly subject to post-traumatic stress; thus, ...

When adult children go "no contact," it’s rarely sudden. Understanding that distance is often about safety may help parents ...

Parental alienation has become the nuclear weapon of custody battles. Accuse your ex of alienating your children, and you might win full custody. Get caught actually alienating, and you could lose ...

Thinking of leaving your estranged child $1 in your will to stop them from contesting it? That common advice could actually backfire dragging your estate into probate and sparking legal challenges.

Last week, we reported that the two-time Oscar-winning star Gene Hackman had left his three estranged children out of his will before he passed away. Now, however, experts are speaking out to reveal ...

(The Hill) — More than one-quarter of young adults are estranged from one or both parents, or have been, a finding that suggests a societal shift away from the traditional bonds of family. Several ...

While adapting to all of the changes that come when parents split, the last thing a child needs is to be put in the middle of the dispute. Parents should always strive to insulate their children from ...

DEAR ERIC: My husband and I just turned 80. We are in good health but began talking about estate planning. We each have two children from previous marriages, and at first this was an easy fix. After ...

Because he’s estranged from his kids, he isn’t sure if he should leave them the money. Ultimately, his choice will depend on what he believes is the purpose of an inheritance. Are you ahead, or behind ...

Jodi Hildebrandt is a former family and relationship counselor who kept much of her personal life private, despite gaining a significant social media following for her parenting advice. Hildebrandt, ...