Divorce / Separation

In Case You’re Wondering, Divorce Doesn’t Always Get Easier

By Pop Sugar 10/26/2018 “… Many people think that once you sign those divorce papers, you’re home free, that your past can stay in the past, that you can fully move on. But unfortunately, that’s not always the case. It’s especially true if you have kids together, because when there are kids involved, you’re tied to that person for […]

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Fatherhood initiative offers support to West Michigan dads

By WZZM 13 on 10/26/2018 “… Years of research show a father’s involvement in a child’s life yields positive outcomes. One Kent County organization is working to help encourage and support the role of fatherhood. Healthy Kent Dad’s Count Fatherhood Coalition is a community initiative that works to educate and encourage dads starting from the time their children are

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Scott Smith: Placing children in the middle of divorce can be damaging

By Capital Gazette on 10/24/2018 “… That may be because it is deeply personal, and everyone is sensitive about the subject. Given the high rate of divorce, many people have either gone through it themselves or know someone that has gone through it. …” Read the entire article: https://www.capitalgazette.com/lifestyle/health/ac-cm-smith-10-24-story.html

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So Is Living Together Before Marriage Linked to Divorce or What?

By The Atlantic on 10/24/2018 “… Late last month, the Journal of Marriage and Family published a new study with a somewhat foreboding finding: Couples who lived together before marriage had a lower divorce rate in their first year of marriage, but had a higher divorce rate after five years. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/10/premarital-cohabitation-divorce/573817/

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Brexit is a divorce. And in most divorces, the spouse that wants out has to pay.

By The Washington Post on 10/25/2018 “… Any divorce lawyer will tell you that the spouse who wants to get out of a marriage is not going to be able to do so without paying a price. …” Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/brexit-is-a-divorce-and-in-most-divorces-the-spouse-that-wants-out-has-to-pay/2018/10/25/bfc3b526-d24d-11e8-b2d2-f397227b43f0_story.html?utm_term=.f9c0aa85102d

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Facing Divorce? 7 Common Costly Financial Mistakes To Avoid

By Forbes on 10/25/2018 “… Divorce is costly in many ways. It’s time consuming, emotionally draining and can end up costing you big bucks. While working with new clients who are recently divorced, I often have to clean up some of the financial mess that resulted from poor decisions that were made during the divorce process.

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Italy’s proposed new divorce law would ‘turn back the clock 50 years on women’s rights,’ critics say

By Washington Post on 09/18/2018 “… Italy’s government is pushing draft legislation that would revolutionize the country’s divorce laws, abolishing child support and taking custody away from parents who bad-mouth their exes or try to otherwise harm their relationships with their children. …” Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/italys-proposed-new-divorce-law-would-turn-back-clock-years-womens-rights-critics-say/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.8ca267a9f2e2

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Divorce is hard enough on children — why are our courts making it worse?

By Fox News on 09/15/2018 “… The good news is that the long term harms of divorce on children can be largely avoided if adults properly handle post-divorce parenting. And a compelling and growing body of scientific research tells us how to deal with parental separation to minimize the damage done to children. …” Read the

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Divorce and money: Common pitfalls to avoid

By Fox News on 08/24/2018 “… While there are many tricky issues couples need to iron out during divorce proceedings, finances are often a big focal point – and there are some easy ways each party can avoid falling into common pitfalls. …” Read the entire article: https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/divorce-and-money-common-pitfalls-to-avoid

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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have finally reached a divorce settlement

By Marie Clarie on 08/28/2018 “… The couple have remained friends since their amicable split, co-parenting their three children and even going on holiday together to keep things normal for their family. In fact, Jennifer Garner made news last week as she staged an ‘intervention’ for her estranged husband and checked him into rehab, driving him to

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