Category Archives: Divorce
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Dating After a Divorce
Getting back into the dating world after a divorce can be exciting — as well as incredibly frightening. Before you decide to take this next step in your journey, there are a few questions you should ask yourself to be completely sure you are ready to date. What outcome do I hope to achieve in… Read More »
Couples More Likely to Get Divorced Upon Returning from Family Trips
According to research from sociologists at the University of Washington, divorce tends to be much more likely after couples get home from family vacations. It’s perhaps one of the primary reasons why divorce rates tend to spike in January and August of each year—those are the times right after the holidays and at the end… Read More »
Managing Your Electronic Data During the Divorce Process
In our modern world, most people are intensely connected to the internet, social media and mobile devices. This has had an impact on family law, as increasing numbers of divorce cases involved attorneys reviewing electronic communications between the parties. So how can you deal with your electronic data to make sure it does not compromise… Read More »
US Divorce Rates Reach 35-Year Low
A number of recent studies indicate that divorce rates in the United States are lower than they have been in 35 years. Researchers from the Natural Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University have different theories as to what is causing the rate to decline by so much over the last… Read More »
Financial Tips for Women Going through Divorce
For many people, divorce can be expensive. Between the legal fees and tax implications, the average divorce in the United States costs about $20,000. Furthermore, many people make some key mistakes during the divorce process that can cost them even more in the long term. The following are some common financial issues women should be… Read More »
Divorce Rate Rises with Boomers, Declines in Younger Generation
While the overall divorce rate in the United States has remained somewhat static over the past two decades, experts say that a relatively new trend has emerged. In short, members of the Baby Boomer generation (currently aged 52-70) are getting divorced at higher rates than 20 years ago, while the divorce rate among younger couples… Read More »
Where to Turn to for Support When Facing Divorce
If you’re going through a divorce, you may be facing the most intensely stressful period of your entire life. You may be worried about everything you need to sort out, how you will manage your finances and how your children will handle it all — among other concerns. By leaning on your support systems, however,… Read More »
Google Trends Sees Spike in Divorce Searches After Holidays
Google Trends, which reports on the numbers of people looking up specific words and phrases on the search engine, has seen a surge in searches related to breaking up and getting divorced shortly after the holiday season. According to Google, the questions “should I break up with my boyfriend?” and “should I break up with… Read More »
Avoid These Damaging Financial Mistakes When Getting a Divorce
As you work through your divorce, it is important to take a good, hard look at your financial picture so you can come out of the process on a solid footing. With that in mind, here are a few of the most common financial mistakes people often make during the divorce process: Lack of accuracy:… Read More »
Baby Boomers Are Still the Generation with the Most Divorces
As the divorce rate continues to decline among Gen-Xers and Millennials, it’s the Baby Boomers who are still getting divorced at the highest rates. According to researchers from the University of Maryland, the average marriage is lasting longer than ever, and young people are divorcing less often. This could have quite a bit to do… Read More »