Who is the father? It’s an uncomfortable question that has to be asked when expectant women have had more than one male partner at the time they became pregnant. And, it seems to arise more frequently now than it ever has. Surprisingly, the statistics show that over half of births to women under 30 are [...]
Chances are, if you’re married, you’ve probably wondered at some point if you’re with the right person. Or, you may have noticed that the connection and excitement that you felt in the beginning of your relationship has faded. While these thoughts and feelings may be alarming, the good news is that they are totally normal! [...]
A recent study by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) reported that over 80 percent of divorce attorneys acknowledge that the amount of cases utilizing social networking evidence have increased significantly since 2006. That’s no surprise, really, considering the enormous rise in popularity of social media sites over the last several years. In fact, [...]
You’ve probably heard of the 7 year itch; it’s that point in a relationship where people decide that their relationship is unsalvageable. So, it’s the point in marriage where many people decide to divorce. The U.S. census in 2011 cites the average length of marriage is 8 years; couples seem to file for divorce around [...]
There is quite a bit of controversy over divorce rates, and recently the prevalent thinking is that divorce rates have been overstated by quite a bit. The data for second marriages is very limited, and historically many thought that the divorce rate for second marriages was higher than for first marriages, but recently that thinking [...]
When people with children decide to divorce, the need to communicate does not end with the marriage. For some, this isn’t a difficult transition. But for many folks, it can be extremely hard to co-parent, due to the upsetting emotions that can linger well after the divorce. Hurt feelings and blame can creep into parenting [...]
Throughout history, marriage has been in a constant state of evolution. Back in the Stone Age, coupling was a way to organize and control sexual behavior, as well as a way to provide structure to child-rearing and the tasks of everyday life. The first recorded evidence of marriage contracts and ceremonies dates to 4,000 years [...]
An important item that often gets overlooked during a divorce is an estate plan re-evaluation or the creation of an estate plan if you don’t currently have one. Many people mistakenly think they do not need an estate plan, because they are not “wealthy”. However, an estate plan is necessary for almost everyone who has [...]
They’re called the “Boomerang Generation” because they are kids moving back home after college in record numbers. The numbers are actually somewhat astounding – 85% of the college class of 2011 moved back home. Think you’re the only one supporting your adult child? Think again! A survey done last year showed that nearly 60% of [...]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 13.6 million single parents in the United States, and those parents are raising 21.2 million children. Interestingly enough, single father homes are the fastest growing type of family situation and the number of single fathers has grown by 60% in the last ten years. Parenting is [...]
