December

  • New Divorce Rules for Europe
    New European Union legislation on divorce will enable couples with different nationalities, those living apart in different countries, or those living together in a nation other than their home country, to decide which country's laws apply to their divorce. The European Parliament passed... Read More

  • Life & Death Divorce
    A greedy Long Island mom who didn’t feel like haggling over her divorce and instead hatched a plot to take it all by force received an unpleasant surprise in criminal court recently. The judge in a Nassau County, New York courtroom summed up the situation when he said "She didn... Read More

  • Divorce of Least Resistance
    Critics of the no fault divorce laws here in the United States have long claimed that the ease of negotiating an uncontested divorce process is just too easy and actually encourages people to get divorced. Supporters refute the claim and say there is no reason a couple should be forced to... Read More

  • Waiting for Divorce
    People waiting to get divorced in Arizona will not be getting any extra time to think about splitting up before they actually make the break. Arizona divorce law currently requires a 60-day waiting period before a couple can move forward with a divorce application. That requirement has... Read More

  • Divorcing Down Under
    The news from Down Under concerning the state of divorce in Australia seems to mirror that of the United States when it comes to increasing money worries in a tight economy leading to a rise in the number of total divorces in that country. As reported recently in The Sydney Morning Herald... Read More

  • Does it Matter Where You Live? - State Residency Requirements for Divorce

    Deciding to get a divorce is never easy, but you can make the situation less stressful for yourself by understanding a few basic rules concerning divorce in your own specific area. One of the areas that causes a lot of confusion is understanding the state residency requirements for filing... Read More

  • Guaranteeing Fair Property Division in Divorce

    Divorce is never easy. But it's an even more stressful process when the parties involved struggle to reach a fair compromise on property division. Fortunately, there are steps everyone involved in a divorce proceeding can take to divide their property so that everyone is satisfied.The key... Read More

  • What Grounds for Divorce are Allowed in Your State?
    The grounds for obtaining a divorce vary from state to state. Some states allow both fault and no fault divorces while others allow only one of the two. Fault divorces require proof that one spouse is at fault; no fault divorces hold neither spouse responsible.No Fault DivorceNo fault... Read More

  • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Especially When Kids Are Involved

    Two people who have fallen in love and gotten married are rarely pleased that the original plan of death do us part didn't come to fruition. This already emotionally challenging process is multiplied tenfold when children are involved. Deciding on custody and visitation can be a painful... Read More

  • Separation and Divorce Are Not the Same
    A separation is not a divorce. It may be a step along the path to getting a divorce, but it's important to remember that the two are not equivalent. Even couples that are legally separated are still married in the eyes of the law. There are several kinds of separations, the most formal of... Read More

  • Single Parenting - Is it Possible to Raise Kids Successfully By Yourself?
    The reality of being a single parent after a divorce can be overwhelming. One of the most important aspects of being a happy single parent while doing a good job parenting is to take care of yourself. Treating yourself well will give you strength to be the best parent to your children... Read More

  • 'We Need Our Daddy, Too': A Grandmother's Story of Her Son's Divorce
    We read a lot of statistics about divorce, but numbers don't even begin to explain how difficult it can be for the children. That's why Karen P. Ronald wrote "We Need Our Daddy, Too" (published by iUniverse -- http://www.iuniverse.com) the true story of her experience with her... Read More

  • Giving Love a Second Chance
    Thinking of giving marriage another try? Not many people do it says the US Census bureau but once you do, you've got a fair shot at staying married. Check out these "second time around" statistics. 8 Average length, in years, of first marriages ending in divorce. 3 1/2 The... Read More

  • 3 Ways to Get Individual Counseling Following a Divorce
    Life is tough enough, but add a divorce into the mix and it can be nearly impossible to function even once the divorce is final. "Rebuilding your emotional life following a divorce can seem daunting and never ending," says Stelin Mosley.  "Many people worry if they'll... Read More

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