Societal norms are shifting – and changing dynamics within many relationships. As a result, gray divorce is a phenomenon that has been gaining significant attention. “Gray divorce” refers to the separation or divorce of couples in their 50s, 60s and beyond. It's a...
When couples are intentionally dishonest with one another about money, it is known as financial infidelity. They are taking steps to spend or save in ways that they are not sharing with their partner. This isn’t always a problem. Some couples keep their finances...
Though the vast majority of marriage dissolutions in North Dakota happen through divorce, there is another option in some instances. Getting your marriage annulled may be more common in soap operas than in real life, but state law does allow annulments in limited...
The divorce process has evolved since the early days of laws surrounding marital dissolution. Today, mediation is considered preferential to litigation, where two soon-to-be ex-spouses work together to find their own resolutions. That path is preferred, particularly...
Divorce brings various casualties. Friends and family are casualties when a relationship is formally dissolved. Of all the loved ones, grandparents, in particular, are faced with uncertainty, particularly when it comes to quality time with their grandchildren. Parents...
The decision to pull the plug on your marriage likely took many years of trying again through therapy with a professional or a second chance for a cheating spouse. Declaring a marriage “dead” is not something to take lightly. The Centers for Disease Control reported...
Living out your golden years with your marital partner was once an all too common goal. However, census data from 2022 paints a much different and surprising picture. Close to 38 million adults are living alone, reaching record numbers of single-person households....
Those who have heard dramatic stories from others about divorce often imagine that they will face the worst-case scenario if they choose to file or get served by a spouse. However, every divorce is inherently unique, as it is a reflection of someone's marital...
The division of marital property is frequently one of the most contentious and emotional parts of divorce. One spouse may worry about maintaining their standard of living or simply living independently after the divorce, while the other may deeply resent the idea that...
Your child might feel embarrassed about the fact that you are divorcing, despite many of their schoolmates having divorced parents. Hence, if you mention informing the school, your child may tell you not to. Should you accede to their wishes? Letting the school know...
