Category Archives: Divorce
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 »
Why Staying Together for the Kids May Not Be the Best Idea
All good parents think about how something will affect their kids. Divorce is no exception. Divorce is a major event that can affect everyone involved for a long time. It’s hard enough for the spouses to move on. What about the kids? Will a divorce cause them significant damage and harm them for life?… Read More »
Living Apart Together During a Divorce
Getting a divorce is a scary and difficult process. One of the biggest barriers to divorce is money. It costs a lot of money to divorce, especially if it is contested. On top of that, one or both parties will have to move out, so this creates extra expenses. However, if money is a… Read More »
Weird Reasons Why Couples Have Divorced
Why do couples get divorced? It varies. Sometimes there are financial issues or infidelity at play. One spouse may be lazy, refusing to work or do household chores. There are a whole bunch of elements at play in a marriage. Marriage takes a lot of work, and if both parties are not willing to… Read More »
Does Marriage Make You Happier?
Being married vs. being single: which is better? This will depend on who you ask. However, there have been multiple studies done showing that married people are happier than those who are single. But the million-dollar question is: why? What makes married people happier? Is it something that happens in the marriage that makes… Read More »
Why Divorce Is On The Rise For Working Couples
While the divorce rate has declined overall, there is still a group of people who are divorcing at high rates: working couples. When the woman has to work full-time and do everything around the house, anger and resentment starts to build up. Women are tired, understandably. They’re making the money, paying the bills, buying… Read More »