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

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 ...

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 ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Parents love their children and children love their parents. However, sometimes as children grow older, tensions strain the relationship. Counselor Valire Jones came to the ...

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 ...

Are you dreading Mother's Day because your adult child isn't in your life? It's important to honor yourself, no matter the ...

Not everyone has a picture perfect family, and when you don’t, holidays can be extra triggering and touchy. In this story, one estranged child just wants to avoid a painful celebration. But ...

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 ...

(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 ...