Category: Divorce & Separation

Saving for retirement is important for everyone. But it is particularly important for people who are in their 50s or 60s who are nearing retirement age – the same age group that has experienced a marked increase in divorce. Much has been reported on “gray divorce” in America. Recent research…

In a recent blog post, we discussed proposed legislation in several states that would make it more difficult for couples to get a divorce. For now, that won’t be happening in North Dakota. In a 48-45 vote, the North Dakota House rejected a measure that would require couples to have five…

Money is easily the most contentious point in any divorce. But do you really have a solid view of your family’s financial picture? Unfortunately, many spouses don’t. Now, a company that specializes in finding hidden matrimonial assets has launched a new blog intended to help divorcing couples ensure they aren’t being financially…

An American woman is being hailed as a hero in China after securing a divorce on the grounds of domestic violence, Fox News reports. Kim Lee was granted a divorce from her Chinese celebrity-entrepreneur husband, Li Yang, after posting online images of injuries that she said she sustained during a beating in 2011. Yang…

People hire life coaches to help them navigate through rocky periods in their lives, whether it comes to career, relationships or other personal matters. But a growing trend in the world of matrimonial law over the past decade has been the development of the divorce coach, someone who specializes in…

Going to trial is the last thing anybody wants in a North Carolina divorce case. But unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid court. If your attorney advises you to go to trial, it is critical that you behave appropriately and adhere to the rules of the court. Even the…

Getting a divorce or separation is painful. In such times of sadness, many people turn to their religion to find support and solace. But a recent report on families and faith suggests that young adults whose parents have divorced are less likely to affiliate with a formal religion today. The study, “Does the Shape…

There is a healthy body of research about divorce. The studies are conducted by practitioners across many disciplines, such as psychologists, sociologists, family-oriented think tanks and associations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. But geneticists are exploring the reasons for divorce, too. Swedish scientists at the Karolinska Institute recently found that…

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a judge’s decision to unseal the court records involving the divorce of NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France, the Associated Press reports. For years, France has asked the courts to keep confidential the details of his 2008 divorce from Megan France of Charlotte.  The couple married twice,…

The following is a guest post from The Cantor Law Group of Phoenix, AZ. Couples with children do not have the luxury of distance after a divorce. Providing a stable and safe environment for your children requires a great deal of cooperation. Effective co-parenting begins with these tips. Focus Your children…