Contrary to popular belief, divorce rates in the U.S. are not on the decline. In fact, according to a recent paper entitled "Breaking Up Is Hard to Count: The Rise of Divorce in the United States, 1980-2010," demographers found that the risk of divorce among American...
Divorce With Respect
Year: 2014
31 percent of spouses divorce if one has chronic illness
Making the decision to get married is often an event surrounded by joy and hope. Couples vow to spend their lives together and promise to do so through thick and thin. However, the reality is that there are many couples who struggle through such difficult...
Young parents struggle to collect child support
Many Californians are familiar with the popular TV show "16 and Pregnant" on MTV. The show depicts young teens facing the very adult challenges of parenting and documents some of the struggles that parents of any age often face; one of which is collecting child...
Heiress suing husband still required to pay him alimony
We have discussed how useful prenuptial agreements can be for any couple in California who may have assets or investments they would like to protect. Prenuptial agreements allow a couple to have an open discussion about finances and set guidelines for what will happen...
How to address prenuptial agreements without the drama
When we read about a couple considering or arguing about a prenuptial agreement, the general impression is that the couple is driven by greed or is planning for their relationship to fail, and that their marriage is in danger before it even begins. But this picture...
If a marriage is called off, who gets the engagement ring?
Planning a wedding and a future with someone can be an exciting and stressful time. In some cases, however, the stress of being engaged outweighs the excitement and one or both people end up calling the wedding off. It can be very important for people in California to...
Could your age affect your chances of divorce?
There are distinct characteristics of people born during different periods of time, many of which can affect the way in which relationships are regarded. This means that whether a person is a baby boomer or a Millennial could have a significant impact on how they view...
Long after a divorce, children still need support
We read about celebrity breakups and divorces in the news all the time. Every week, there seems to be another couple breaking up and the stories are full of rumors, speculations and specific details about a split. So-called experts might even weigh in. It can feel...
Johnny Weir and Victor Voronov’s divorce gets icy
By the time a couple has decided to get a divorce, it is very likely that they have done everything they can do to try and repair a marriage. Many people try counseling or trial separations before a divorce in an attempt to identify and fix issues that may be putting...
What Californians should know about lifestyle clauses in prenups
Couples who are getting married often consider how they can protect themselves in the event that their marriage does not last. Although this may not be the most romantic thing to think about before a wedding, planning for the future can be a very beneficial move. Too...