One of the notable trends during the pandemic is that newer marriages are more likely to end in divorce. While the specifics of each relationship are different, researchers generally found the pressure of living on top of each pushed the newer couples to call it...
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5 ways to make the holidays easier after divorce
If you divorce this year, the upcoming holidays might well be more stressful than joyful. However, you can make it easier to navigate this time of year so that it is more enjoyable as you adjust to a new normal. If you are recently divorced, consider the following...
What happens to Social Security benefits after a divorce?
Social Security benefits generally have a complex and confusing set of rules, but it becomes more so when a couple divorces. So, it is helpful to simplify. It is important to note ex-spouses married ten or more years are entitled to receive 50% of the (derivative or...
Protecting yourself from false allegations during divorce
If you are getting a divorce and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse is angry, bitter or unpredictable, you could be in for some challenges as you navigate this process. One particularly troubling situation you could face is your ex making false allegations about you. False...
Bad habits for the newly divorced
Divorce can have a seismic impact on peoples’ lives. Spouses and parents often go through a period of adjustment as they navigate parenting plans, support two households, and live independently. Because they no longer live under the same roof, parents will need to...
Spying on spouses has never been easier
People walking around certain parts of the city or public gathering spaces are used to seeing security cameras. They are mounted outside at intersections and inside at malls, bars and stores. People may or may not be aware of this, depending on how discreet the camera...
Divorce in the era of social media
Social media is a ubiquitous part of life for many of us. People use it to share triumphs, setbacks, and the mundane with friends, family and others. It can seem harmless to post updates or shots from a family trip, a night out with the girls, or a child's...
Comedian Jim Belushi, files for divorce from wife of 23 years
Comedian and actor Jim Belushi has filed for divorce from his wife Jennifer Sloan. The 67-year-old actor submitted dissolution of marriage documents in Los Angeles Superior Court last week, according to reports. The marriage lasted 23 years and produced two children....
Social security benefits for divorced, stay-at-home spouses
A lot of uncertainty can come with any divorce. It can leave you with many questions about what your future will look like when you’re no longer married. This can be particularly true for a spouse who spent all or most of their marriage as a stay-at-home spouse. And...
What is considered domestic violence?
Domestic violence can cause problems for everyone involved with it which can include problems during divorce. Anyone impacted by domestic violence should be familiar with the legal resources available to help them through it and everyone should also understand what is...