News Articles - Marriage
What’s Behind the Plunge in Divorce Rates?
By Psychology Today, 10/03/24 “…In the study, Cohen found that divorce rates have fallen for younger women, which accounts for the decline. Although older women are more likely to divorce, rates in women over age 45 stopped rising this past decade. Furthermore, newly married couples may be more protective of their marriages. …” Read the
Marriage Helps Men Live Longer but Not Women
By WFXB, 08/27/24 “…They think marriage helps because your spouse tends to encourage you to adopt healthier behaviors, like quitting smoking and exercising regularly. Married men also reported higher levels of happiness overall. …” Read the entire article: https://www.wfxb.com/2024/08/27/marriage-helps-men-live-longer-but-not-women/
D.C. is seeing more divorces and custody battles over politics
By Axios DC, 7/29/24 “…Political and ideological differences are increasingly playing a role in Washington divorces and custody battles, D.C.-area lawyers tell Axios. …” Read the entire article: https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/07/29/divorce-over-politics-ideology-dc-custody
Marriage without financial planning walks on shaky legs
By Los Angeles Daily News, June 23, 2024 “…Have you talked about money recently with your spouse? Perhaps you should. In the U.S., 43% of first marriages, 67% of second marriages, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce, a 2022, a Forbes study revealed. Couples divorce for many reasons…” Read the entire article: https://www.dailynews.com/2024/06/23/marriage-without-financial-planning-walks-on-shaky-legs/
Bill allowing joint custody after divorce clears Japan’s Lower House
By The Japan Times, 04/16/2024 “…Under the current Civil Code, only one parent can take custody of a child after a divorce. But with the introduction of joint custody, parents will be able to decide, through a mutual agreement, whether to share custody or not…” Read the entire article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/society/lower-house-joint-custody/