Category Archives: Divorce
When You Need a Quick Divorce
If you are headed for divorce and want things to happen quickly, you may be happy to learn that the process can be expedited under certain circumstances. Typically there is a 30 day waiting period from the time the petition for divorce is filed, but most divorces take much longer than that to be… Read More »
Breaking the News to Adult Children: You’re Getting Divorced
You might imagine that telling your adult children about a pending divorce would not be too difficult. They are adults, after all. But the truth of the matter is that many adults simply cannot fathom their parents splitting up! You’ve been the constant their whole lives—and change at this point is every bit as… Read More »
Why Couples Split When They Get Older
Gray divorce: they are becoming more and more common. But why? Why would couples who’ve built a life together over a period of years—decades, even, decide to call it quits? While the details differ, there are generally just a handful of core reasons behind this decision. The End of a Marriage Couples of all… Read More »
When Big Divorce Decisions are Urgent
Divorce can be complicated. Sometimes they can drag on for months, or even years. That can make it difficult to start building a new life. To help individuals manage that time period during which divorce litigation is pending, the court can utilize what’s called pendente lite or pendente lis orders– temporary orders to deal… Read More »
Divorcing Over Politics
Remember the old adage—It’s impolite to discuss politics or religion in mixed company? Apparently, that’s true even if you’re married. It seems the passions associated with the topics—politics in particular for our purposes—can lead to some pretty hard feelings, and can even destabilize an otherwise good relationship and lead to divorce. In fact, divorcing… Read More »
Adult Children’s Response to Their Parents’ Divorce
As more and more people over the age of 50 find themselves getting divorced, many are finding that relationships among adult children can get pretty complicated. What’s going on that makes gray divorce so complicated, and what can be done to mitigate the issues? Gray Divorce on the Rise In a single decade, the… Read More »
New Survey on Divorce
If you’ve been considering divorce, you’re not alone. Research indicates that about 25 percent of married individuals have thought about getting a divorce in the past six months, and roughly half of them had been mulling it over for a year or more. About a quarter of them said they’d be willing to work… Read More »
Divorce, Custody Issues, & Father’s Rights
In the middle of a divorce involving children, fathers often feel they are at a huge disadvantage. Men often believe that there’s not a judge on this planet who would ever limit a mother’s access to her children, and that restricting a father’s relationship with his children is much easier to swallow in the… Read More »
Divorce and the First Discussion
You want out. Your marriage brings you no pleasure, and you don’t even want to try to make it work. But you don’t want drama and nastiness either, despite the fact that this is undoubtedly no small matter. Initiating the divorce discussion is going to require some preparation, so you need to think about… Read More »
Making Sense of Your Divorce
Getting divorced can be quite painful, and the angst often lasts long after the final papers are signed. For some, making sense of a life that’s been turned upside down can be a frustrating quest. But it is possible, with a little time and soul-searching. Getting Support The first thing you need to do… Read More »
