Category Archives: Divorce
Is the Divorce Rate Lower Than Reported?
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 »
Preparing for an 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 Faces Divorce & Custody
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 »
Get a Handle on Post-Divorce Finances
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 Delays 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 »
Post-Divorce Celebration: Tacky or Fun?
Imagine the following scenario: Your divorce is finally over with, and you’re walking out of the courtroom. Do you get in your car and head home to relax, in order to let the stress and emotions of the divorce drain out of you? Or, instead, do you pick up some friends and drive up… Read More »
Rep. Grayson Neglecting Family Duties
When people say that their divorce is “messy,” they generally mean it in the metaphorical sense. For Florida Rep. Alan Grayson, however, the term messy might just apply in both the metaphorical and literal senses. Alan Grayson’s wife, Lolita Grayson, is claiming that the congressman is being negligent in maintaining the house she shares… Read More »
Your Divorce Questions and Answers
When it comes to divorce, there are more questions than could ever be answered. In this article, however, we will answer some of the uncommonly common questions out there; the ones that are asked often, but never given a spotlight. Q: My spouse and I have done a collaborative divorce. We went through mediation,… Read More »
Info Matters More Than Morals in Divorce
As the old saying goes, “sometimes bad things happen to good people.” You may have always lived your life being as kind to others as you possibly could, being open and honest with everyone, going out of your way to help others even when they didn’t ask, and always following through when you gave… Read More »
