Recent Blog Posts
Divorce Rate Might be Lower than We Think
If you listen to news reports, you will likely hear some version of the following: “Divorce rate rising,” “divorce rate hits new high,” or “divorce on the up and up”. It seems like no matter where you turn, you’re confronted with the fact that divorces are becoming more and more commonplace. How much of… Read More »
Are We Going to Stop Tracking Marriage and Divorce?
“In the past 12 months, did this person get: A) Married, B) Widowed, C) Divorced?” This question is a normal part of the US Census questionnaire, and the data gained from the answers is used in a lot of research about marriage and divorce. However, the government is considering dropping that question (and others… Read More »
Not Paying Your Child Support? Your License, Please
A driver’s license is a privilege, and it can be taken away. Whenever you hear about someone’s license being revoked, it is usually for traffic violations. Either the person was arrested for driving under the influence, they didn’t show up to a court date, or they simply have too many traffic tickets. Unfortunately, there… Read More »
Careful with “Re-Homing” Kids – Might be Trafficking
When it comes to pets, the concept of “re-homing” is fairly commonplace. Sometimes an individual will move in with a spouse that has a severe allergy, or will move to a new apartment that has strict pet regulations, or will have a new baby that a pet does not get along with. Finding a… Read More »
Heat Point Guard Mario Chalmers Fighting Child Support Increase
Mario Chalmers once again is finding himself in family court. The Miami Heat point guard has been in court a few times in recent years discussing child support for his daughter, and he is in court again, this time fighting a court order that is trying to increase his monthly child support amount to… Read More »
How to be Prepared for Unexpected Divorce
As the old adage goes, the best way to prevent a problem is to be prepared for it in the first place. While this is not always possible, generally no matter what issue you’re facing, someone has been there before, and has documented the pitfalls and secrets so that you don’t have to learn… Read More »
Scott Stapp, Singer of Creed, Faces Divorce and Custody Battle
Once upon a time, the radio hits of the band Creed were more or less ubiquitous. With #1 songs such as “Higher” and “With Arms Wide Open,” the Creed’s albums have sold over 25 million copies, and have spent more than 52 weeks (cumulatively) in the #1 spot. During the late 90s and early… Read More »
Children Aren’t Collateral of Divorce
It would sure make a lot of things easier if parents facing divorce could always come to a civil arrangement regarding their children, but of course that’s not the case. Some parents need a reality check – the circumstances of your divorce, regardless of how bad things are between you and your former spouse,… Read More »
Get a Handle on Post-Divorce Finances Early
Divorce is, in many different ways, a hugely significant moment. It can quite literally set the stage for an entirely new chapter in life. Families split, property is divided, houses are moved out of and sold, and finances are divided and often garnished. The last example there is the theme of the post today:… Read More »
Prison Sentence Gets in Way of Divorce Hearing
Florida resident Kim Rothstein is facing some complications in not only getting her no-fault divorce finalized, but also getting her name restored. If the name Rothstein rings a bell, it’s for a good reason. Kim, who spent almost of her marriage separated from her Scott while he served prison time for a Ponzi scheme,… Read More »