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Process of a Surrogate Pregnancy

The process of surrogate pregnancy is complicated. The application process is extensive, getting matched with potential parents can be stressful and carrying a baby to term only to turn it over to the new parents can be emotional. Specific laws vary from state to state, but the general process is the same regardless of your location. Understanding what is involved with surrogate pregnancy will allow you to make an informed decision regarding surrogate pregnancy in your life.

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How to Deal With Children & Marriage Separation

The breakup of their parents’ marriage can frighten and confuse children, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. This difficult time may devastate children of all ages and threaten their sense of security. Whether you and your husband decide to try a trial separation or file for divorce, helping the children adjust requires effort and consideration. Depending on their ages and personalities, your children may require more than a little help with this life-changing event.

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10 Things to Ask My Divorce Lawyer

Divorce can be relieving and traumatizing at the same time, especially if younger children are involved. While some women may be able to amicably work out the situation with their soon-to-be former spouses, others need to secure the services of a qualified divorce attorney. Asking the right questions before signing a contract with a lawyer can help spare you unnecessary financial and emotional turmoil.

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The Forgoing Facebook Experiment

Confession: I have 738 Facebook friends. In reality, I would only actually call up a handful of them to go to lunch with or to talk to while I’m making a long drive. I only talk to a couple dozen of them in person on a regular basis. And I sure as heck do not care that that one girl I met in college who friend requested me 5 minutes after we introduced ourselves is “going to work…then having a grilled chicken salad for lunch YUM! xoxo”. Maybe this seems rude, but I don’t expect them to care about what I’m doing every second of the day either!