The overall rate of divorce is the lowest than it has been in years. However, Forbes reports that divorce among older couples is moving in the opposite direction. Over the last decade, it has been steadily increasing. Past posts have pointed out many of the aspects...
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What is birdnesting?
When children are involved in a divorce, their best interests usually come first-in both their parent's eyes and the court's eyes. One of the primary reasons that courts focus on the child's best interests is to preserve a sense of stability in the children's lives...
Consejos de vacaciones de los padres divorciados
El verano está aquí. Los niños están mirando adelante a tres meses sin tareas y escuela felizmente. Los padres están planeando viajes para pasar tiempo con sus hijos. Todo el mundo espera que el verano sea la temporada de baja...
Protecting yourself in a contested divorce
As much as people would like for every divorce to go smoothly and end amicably, that is not always the case. For instance, if you are involved in a contested divorce, you can be up against conflict, frustration and legal obstacles that you must overcome to get through...
How domestic violence or abuse can affect divorce
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly one-third of women and more than one-quarter of men in California have experienced partner violence or stalking. If you are one of these victims and are ready to divorce an abusive husband or wife,...
Which would you rather have: social media or a spouse?
When you got married, you were likely blissfully in love. Although your commitment and care continued beyond your vows, your relationship may have developed some challenges. But while you might want to blame outside influences for potential stressors between you and...
How divorce can affect children in school
In our last post, we discussed a few tips for divorcing parents and how they can help their children finish the school year strongly. The unfortunate reality is that many students suffer some academic setbacks in these situations; understanding that and adjusting...
Valuing stock options: What can we learn from the Bezos’ divorce?
Whether you are a fan of celebrity news or not, it is hard to ignore the divorce of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos from his wife MacKenzie. This has been a noted topic on many news forums since they announced their split via Twitter in early January. While it is not every...
Do not make these 6 simple courtroom mistakes during divorce
If you are in the midst of a divorce and want the process to go as smoothly as possible, keep in mind these six simple -- and avoidable -- courtroom mistakes: Not having proper legal representation. Most people only have a basic understanding of the law. For these...
Tips for approaching social media after divorce
In previous posts on this blog, we have discussed the considerable impact that social media can have on marriages and divorces. However, social media can also play a strong role after a divorce or separation. Depending on how (and if) you utilize it, you could find...
