The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, although California had legalized same-sex marriage years before that landmark ruling. However, same-sex couples going through a divorce in the Riverside...
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Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Divorce rate has dropped, but marital problems persist
Over time, the number of American marriages that have ended in divorce has gone down. Social scientists point to several factors that have contributed to the decline. However, despite the drop in divorces throughout the nation, Riverside residents are likely still...
Why married same-sex couples should get a postnuptial agreement
Same-sex couples fought hard for the right to legally marry and have those marriages recognized in court -- so they often hate to think about the possibility of divorce.Frankly, thinking about that while everything is going well between you and your spouse is actually...
How Millennial divorces differ from those of earlier generations
Millennials have gotten a lot of attention (and flack) for simply doing things differently than every generation that's come before. It's really no surprise, then, that Millennial divorces are also a bit unique.Here's how Millennials approach divorce differently than...
Will summer vacation save your marriage?
Summer is finally here! For couples who have been experiencing a lot of marital discord, summer vacation can seem like a pivotal opportunity to get your relationship with your spouse back on track. Even if you and your spouse just have a "staycation" at home, you may...
"Couple friends" and the LGBTQ divorce: What happens next
One of the unique challenges same-sex couples often face when they divorce is that their community of friends tends to be unusually integrated with their spouse's community of friends. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community in any given...
Want a peaceful divorce? Don't do these things
Going through a divorce means learning how to navigate some entirely new situations all on your own. While it can be tempting (and maybe justifiable) to throw all of the blame for your failed marriage at your spouse's feet, your goal right now should be getting...
Why divorce is better than staying in an unhappy marriage
These troubled times are forcing a lot of people into positions where they're reexamining their values, their sense of personal identity and their relationships with other people, so it's no wonder that already rocky marriages are absolutely breaking under the...
What’s does it mean to be legally separated from your spouse?
Your physical separation from your spouse, your date of separation and what it means to be legally separated are actually three different things -- but people often confuse them. If your marriage is all-but-over and you've already been living in your own place for a...
Is divorce harder on men than women?
Divorce isn't easy, but studies reveal that men seem to have a much harder time coping with the aftermath of divorce than women do. If you're a man who is approaching a divorce, here's what you should know about taking care of your physical and mental health in the...