In general there are two different types of divorces that may occur when two spouses decide to end their marriage. If the divorce is amicable and the spouses are able to cooperate with each other regarding the terms of their divorce they may utilize mediation, collaborative divorce or other forms of uncontested divorce .An uncontested divorce is agreed upon by…
The topic of prenuptial agreements is somewhat contentious in American society today. Some people think they’re necessary, some people think they’re an onerous legal issue that only a few people need. Here are some common myths and the truth about prenuptial agreements. Myth: Prenuptial agreements are only necessary if either or both spouses have a lot of money. Truth: Divorce…
As the next generation of couples begins considering marriage, many are looking at what went wrong with their parents’ marriages to try and guard against making the same mistake. One of the most frequently cited causes of marital problems are financial woes. Couples today are protecting their marriage from many of these problems by signing a prenuptial agreement, which gives…
Valentine’s Day is intended to be a holiday in which couples celebrate their love for each other. Studies are showing, however, that this holiday actually focuses many couples to think about what isn’t working in their relationship instead of what is. AVVO.com has research that shows a forty percent increase in requests for divorce attorneys in February. Social scientists believe…
When two people are unable to divorce amicably and the case has to be taken to court, there are many different mistakes that people make, thinking they can fool the judge is chief among them. Here are some common “tricks” that people attempt but rarely get away with: 1. Hiding money. In a contested divorce, money is likely to be…
Many people say that the first year after a divorce is the hardest. In order to make this time a little bit easier, here is some advice for what to do after a divorce. 1. Enjoy your time alone. No matter how content or unhappy married couples are, almost everyone craves more alone time and relishes it when they have…
Going through a divorce is difficult for everyone in your family, so if you have recently separated from your spouse, here are some post-divorce parenting tips that might help you out. 1. Concentrate on your kids when you’re with them. Instead of distancing yourself or letting your emotions take over, set aside specific time to deal with those emotions, such…
There are many misbelief concerning divorce , in part because of changing times and in part because of a long-held reluctance to talk about it. As divorce becomes a more common part of society, however, these myths are being disproven. Myth : Police officers are more likely to get divorced. Truth : While some professions do boast higher divorce rates…
Divorce studies are blossoming as the divorce rate seems to be increasing. Is it actually increasing? Here are three of the most common myths about divorce: Myth : 50% of all marriages end in divorce . Truth : The divorce rate can be calculated in many different ways, as there are many couples who are still married who may divorce…
Despite the recent slew of celebrity breakups that seem to revolve around cheating, for most Americans, the secrets kept in a marriage are not about affairs, but instead about money. Spending habits are a touchy subject among people who live together. Each partner generally has strong ideas about how the money should be spent, and often those ideas are conflicting.…