Old attitudes about marriage and divorce led many people from previous generations to remain in relationships even when they were no longer happy in them. Strict laws and religious tenets also contributed to the feeling that ending a marriage represented some sort of failing. Times have changed though, and spouses, particularly millennials and members of Gen Z, are more inclined…
Divorce can upend anyone’s finances, but stay-at-home parents are particularly vulnerable. Even just a few years out of the workforce can diminish your earning ability significantly, and you might also have to deal with childcare and commuting costs. As you approach this major transition, it is vital to secure divorce terms that allow you to move forward on a sturdy…
There are countless things that can cause someone to file for divorce. Though movies and television shows are often filled with breakups triggered by torrid extramarital affairs, reality is often much less dramatic. As a psychotherapist who frequently works with struggling couples, Oona Metz has found that resentment often starts with something seemingly mundane, such as the division of household…
Sometimes it seems you can’t go a single week without hearing about a new way that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used. Whether this technology is utilized for educational, business or scientific purposes, AI has the ability to simulate human communication. In fact, some people both in the United States and abroad have taken to using ChatGPT and other programs…
Cultural trends come and go, but social media has been shown to add a level of intensity that can have serious effects on a marriage. For some people, listening to podcasts and posting comments on a given subject becomes more of an obsession than a harmless pastime. One much-discussed phenomenon is the rise of the online “manosphere,” which has garnered…
Across the United States, people looking to fight diabetes, heart disease and obesity have turned the new wave of weight-loss drugs into a phenomenon. According to an estimate, one in eight Americans has tried one of the medications known collectively as GLP-1 Receptor Agonists. Even non-users are familiar with brand names such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro. The embrace…
Even when neither spouse possesses a massive fortune, a prenuptial agreement can be a smart way to clarify financial terms should the marriage end in divorce. In cases where there is a vast wealth discrepancy among prospective spouses, the urgency to complete a prenup becomes stronger. Still, some people choose not to execute an agreement prior to being wed, possibly…
Many people choose to meet their transportation needs by leasing a car or truck. These agreements typically last for two or three years. Of course, a lot can change during that timeframe, including one’s marital status. When a divorcing couple has a leased vehicle, there could be substantial disagreement about remaining payments and who gets to stay behind the wheel. …
One of the most notable divorce trends in the last few decades is the increase in breakups among spouses between 50 and 64 years old. Sometimes referred to as “gray divorce,” this phenomenon has not just been recognized here in the United States, but in other countries such as England, France and Belgium. People who are middle aged and beyond…
No two marriages are exactly alike, and one person’s idea of a troubled relationship could be wedded bliss from someone else’s perspective. However, for some couples, marital bonds quietly erode over time, leading to what some experts call a “silent divorce.” In these situations, there might not be a dramatic event, such as an affair, that comes between the spouses.…