Divorce

While much has been made about same-sex divorce after the Supreme Court made the landmark ruling that same-sex marriage would be legal in all states, it's also having some unanticipated effects on straight couples. One such example occurred in Tennessee just a couple...

Deciding to file for a divorce is an emotional decision. As we discussed last week, women file for divorce more often than men. Oftentimes, the decision to file for a divorce comes only after the couple has tried everything they can to salvage the marriage.It is...

While data as far back as the 1940s has shown that women are more likely than men to file for divorce, a recent student presented by a Stanford University professor indicates that it may be for a different reason than most have thought. Previously, researchers assumed...

While in some cases, an ordered child support amount may stay the same from the time of the order to when the child ages out, there are some circumstances under which the order would need to be modified. In general, either party may request to have the child support...

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples can get married in any state, many are headed to the altar to finally legalize their unions. However, others are heading for divorce court. Because same-sex marriage was not recognized in all the states,...

Divorcing someone you once loved can be a hard journey. It isn't without some good points. In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the positive aspects of getting a divorce. If you are considering a divorce, you should try to focus on the positive aspects as...

When some people think about divorce, they think about the negative aspects of the divorce. It is important for all people who are going through a divorce to realize that there are some positive points about getting a divorce.One thing that you might enjoy is the...