It’s true that you can find examples of young people who get married at 18 and stay married the rest of their lives, just as you can find examples of people who get married at 30 and wind up divorced by 35. However, the statistics are clear that young marriages lead...
The quick rise of gray divorce
If you’re over 50 and you file for divorce, you may hear it referred to as "a gray divorce." This is simply done to differentiate it from the sheer number of divorces that happen at a younger age -- such as couples in their 30s and 40s with school-aged children. ...
Does Michigan keep you from moving with the kids after divorce?
Co-parenting or shared custody after a divorce can put many limitations on your personal freedom. For example, you can't just schedule outings with the kids or a business trip until you confirm any changes in your parenting schedule with your ex or arrange for child...
Does drinking make divorce more likely?
The concept of marriage is that you stay with the other person for the rest of your life. The reality often proves different. All sorts of pressures can drive a couple apart. The current divorce rate is around 39%, but the probability of a marriage ending can climb...
When is it time to consider ending a long marriage?
Ending a decades-long marriage is rarely easy. Even people who are unhappy in their marriages often decide they’d rather stay with the person they’ve spent most of their life with than take a chance on what life will bring if they’re on their own. Deciding whether or...
January is coming, so divorce rates are about to soar
As January gets closer, we can expect to see a surge of divorces in the United States. The rates of new filings are set to soar, just as they do every year, as soon as the holiday season ends. Generally, the increase in divorce rates in January is about 25%. Some...
How to survive the holidays with your spouse when you’re ready for a divorce
It’s not unusual for couples who already know that they want a divorce to wait until after the holidays to start the process. Some of them simply don’t want the kids to associate the holiday season with their parents’ divorce. Others dread the thought of dealing with...
Beware of social media use in a high-asset divorce
We all enjoy connecting with others online, and a great way to do so is by communicating through Facebook and other social media platforms. Most of the time, this way of communicating is harmless and does good rather than harm as it allows you to keep up with your...
At what point in a marriage do people most often consider divorce?
You’ve been married for five years and you’ve been thinking about asking for a divorce. You haven’t done it yet, but the idea sounds attractive at times. No one really talks about this in advance, so you have no idea how many of your friends may be in the same...
Divorce and bankruptcy: What you should know
Going through a divorce is one of the most grueling experiences that a person can go through. Families and finances can often be the most damaged at the end of a divorce case. What happens when you're going through a bankruptcy and divorce at the same time?...
