Marriage and divorce rates in the United States are very interesting. For previous generations, the divorce rate was almost nothing, as divorce was often very difficult and there was a social stigma surrounding it. But this changed in the 1970s, when no-fault divorce...
Month: December 2023
How can empty nest syndrome lead to gray divorce?
Research has revealed that in the U.S., married parents with children 10 years and younger enjoy up to 200 minutes of family time every day. What happens when the chaos and laughter of the children leave the home can leave some parents feeling adrift. For older...
How to minimize conflict during a North Dakota custody exchange
Parents who have separated or divorced often end up fighting with one another when they meet. Once they begin living separately, custody exchanges are often the only time that they have to see one another face-to-face. They may, unfortunately, become emotional during...
Why is January called the divorce month?
Did you know that January has unofficially been designated Divorce Month for years now? This trend may boil down to one idea: the holidays. Most couples would rather not get divorced during the festive season, so this leaves January as the designated divorce month for...
5 reasons to change a child custody schedule
A child custody schedule helps establish the responsibilities and obligations you and your co-parent have for your child after a divorce. A child custody schedule may be difficult to follow for many reasons. When that happens, you may consider reaching out to your...