Category Archives: Divorce
Your Marriage: Is it Drama or Trauma?
Many newlywed couples look at marriage in a positive light, and while that’s good to some degree, marriage is not always sunshine and rainbows. Partners are not always happy with each other. Indeed, all relationships have their ups and downs, but it can be hard to determine if something is a dealbreaker or if… Read More »
4 Communication Issues That Can Lead to Divorce
If you have been married for a while, you may be aware that good communication is key. When you and your spouse don’t discuss things in a civil manner, resentment builds quickly. In fact, poor communication can even lead to divorce. To address poor communication, you need to be honest with your spouse about… Read More »
Rudest Things to Say to Someone Divorcing
Divorce is a tough time for not just the couples and the children, but for friends and family members as well. It becomes an awkward situation and as such, people often say dumb things. They think they are being helpful, but they’re not — in fact, it’s just the opposite. They are mean and… Read More »
The Trend of Divorce Parties
Marriages are often huge parties with friends and family members celebrating the joining of couples. These are often expensive events, costing tens of thousands of dollars. Ironically, so are divorces. When the marriage doesn’t last, you’re spending a ton of money again on lawyers and court fees to dissolve the union. In the past,… Read More »
Things Are Better When Laws Make Divorce Easier
When you think of divorce, you might imagine broken homes and nasty court battles. However, that is not always the case when a marriage ends. In many cases, a divorce can be positive. Society and the economy can benefit when states (and countries) have beneficial laws that make divorce easier. In fact, when laws… Read More »
Do Those Who Marry Young Marry More Often?
In the past, couples married young all the time. Life expectancy was lower and it was often expected for a woman to marry at a young age and find a man to take care of them. Nowadays, this is not the expectation. In the United States, the average age of a first marriage has… Read More »
Possible Solutions to Divorce
Marriage is not easy. When things go wrong, people often think about divorce. They think divorce will solve all their problems. Sometimes it can, but there are some other things to try first. Too much stress can make it hard for a couple to come up with solutions. They are so consumed by marital… Read More »
Benefits of Marriage Counseling
Relationships are not always happy. Couples experience issues from time to time. When looking for ways to solve these problems, marriage counseling is a common suggestion. However, counseling can be an expensive undertaking, so not every couple is on board with it. Plus, it requires both parties to make an effort. It’s not going… Read More »
What Happens When a Spouse Dies During a Divorce?
Divorce is a common event, occurring in roughly 50% of marriages. What’s not as common is when one spouse dies during a divorce. A spouse may get into an accident or suffer a sudden illness and die unexpectedly. Then there are cases where a spouse has a terminal illness and the other spouse decides… Read More »
What Not to Say to Someone Getting Divorced
Chances are, you know someone who has gone through a divorce. Dealing with this situation can be difficult. What do you say? What do you do? You want to be supportive to your loved one, but the right words may escape you. You may be nervous about what to say. What you plan to… Read More »