Dear Eric: My husband and I have four children; our eldest has cut herself out of our lives for almost 15 years now. I’ve ...

Parental alienation (PA) causes life-long emotional and relational struggles for many adult children. Both mothers and ...

Powers of attorney are your legal safety net. Here is the truth I wish every Missourian knew: Two properly drafted powers of ...

A reader seeks peace in death beside his second wife, despite family tensions. Asking Eric offers heartfelt advice, plus a moving letter about cherishing time with a loved one who has dementia.

The vast majority of estranged adult children do not choose to cut ties out of nowhere. They will often try to talk to you, repeatedly, about issues they've had.

Scott Wolf dropped the restraining order set against his estranged wife Kelley Wolf. Judge Richard Mrazik signed the ...

Many adult children cut off their parents when they don’t see possibilities for change in relationships that feel inherently flawed. Here’s how parents can counteract that bias.

DEAR ABBY: As a young mother, I endured a difficult marriage filled with domestic abuse. In the midst of that turmoil, I struggled to be the parent my children needed. They are adults now, and I find ...