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Women Can Share the “Mental Load” of Co-Parenting After Divorce
It was only about 50 years ago that eighty percent of divorces led to moms having full-custody and dads scraping by with some weekends and holidays, while, of course, providing child support in the way of money to their ex-wives. But these days we’ve come to recognize that children need their dads, and not… Read More »
You Can Evade the Poor Health Impacts Associated with Divorce
The link between divorce and poor health outcomes has been reliably documented over the years through countless studies. Social scientists have discovered that there is a more than 20 percent higher mortality rate for people who’ve experienced divorce than for those who are still married. Clearly divorce can have a negative effect on the… Read More »
Have You Considered a Divorce Coach or a Doula?
Anyone who’s been divorced can attest to the fact that divorce can be one of the most nerve-wracking events in life. It consumes your time, money, and all kinds of patience., There are 101 hazardous bridges you’ll have to cross: Who gets to keep the family dog? What about the artwork that you cherish,… Read More »
Smooth Transitions in Shared Custody Arrangements
If it’s confusing and frustrating for everyone when kids go from one parent to another, you should know that the back-and-forth can be a lot easier. How can parents make the transition less like a ball bouncing from house to house and more like a smooth, simple part of life that is drama-free for… Read More »
Divorce Gets Complicated if One Partner is Deceptive
Tony and Jeanne Pritzker are getting divorced after more than 30 years of marriage and six children together. The billionaire/philanthropist pair have some exceedingly complex issues to work out, though. Jeanne is discovering just how sneaky her husband could be, and it’s going to cost her in a big way. The Pritzker Mansion The… Read More »
When Religion is no Haven from Domestic Violence
Patriarchy has played a huge role in religions across the globe for centuries. The idea that women must submit to their husbands is such a dominant tenant in so many religions, in fact, that domestic abuse can, and is justified in doctrine and in practice. Some believe that all interactions–even violent ones– between a… Read More »
Short-term Divorce Decisions
There’s no question about it: divorce can be thorny. In some cases, they meander on for months– even years. That can make it tricky to start constructing your new life, especially if money is in short supply. To help people navigate the period during which divorce litigation is pending, the court can implement what’s… Read More »
Is the Future of No-Fault Divorce at Risk?
When then-governor Ronald Reagan of California signed the first provisions for no-fault divorce into law in 1969, some said he was partially motivated by having gone through a divorce with Jane Wyman where he’d had to confess to causing her mental anguish. That was better, after all, than being guilty of physical abuse or… Read More »
Are You Divorcing Over Politics?
As the old saying goes, it’s not polite to discuss religion or politics in mixed company. It seems that, for some couples, that’s true even if you’re married. The sentiments associated with these topics—politics in particular for this discussion—can create some very polarizing emotions, destabilizing a relationship and leading to divorce. In fact, divorcing… Read More »
Alternatives to Legal Separation in Florida
If you and your spouse really want to split up, but are prevented from getting a divorce due to religious, financial, or insurance reasons, perhaps you’d like to think about getting a legal separation in order to live apart while remaining legally married. But alas, Florida is one of a minority of states in… Read More »
