Divorce / Separation

By Cathy Meyer 02/05/2021 “…Fathers may be giving up equal or shared custody because they believe there is a gender bias that mothers always win custody. Or they may give up more custody because they’ve been taught that “Children need their mother.”…” Read the entire article: https://www.brides.com/a-fathers-legal-rights-to-child-custody-before-and-during-divorce-1103351

By Sandra Howlett 02/21/2021 “…The primary harm to children is the divorce itself, which negatively affects children at the time of the separation and for the rest of their lives. …” Read the entire article: https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-for-kids-there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-good-divorce/600025846/

By Yahoo 02/04/2021 “… In short, if you are approaching divorce it’s important to be aware of the common types of divorce and what they entail. That way, you can figure out what is best for your particular situation. …” Read the entire article: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/uncontested-contested-no-fault-guide-200828984.html

By U.S. News 01/19/2021 “… Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns. And even if a youngster feels close to one or both parents, that fear can still undermine his or her mental health down the road. …” Read

By Healthline 11/30/2020 “… But if you and your partner have determined that it’s not going to work out, it may be best to go your separate ways knowing that kids are resilient and there are strategies you can use to ease the associated (difficult) emotions…” Read the entire article: https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/worst-age-for-divorce-for-children

By ScienceDaily 01/12/2021 “… Conflict between divorced or separated parents predicted children experiencing fear that they would be abandoned by one or both parents. This feeling was associated with future mental health problems, especially for those who had strong relationships with their fathers…” Read the entire article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210112110157.htm

By D Magazine 12/22/2020 “… January is typically the “busy season” for family lawyers, but Dallas divorce lawyers are anticipating the first few months of 2021 to be even busier than normal. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dmagazine.com/sponsored/2020/12/divorce-during-a-pandemic/

By Maria Puente – USA Today 06/02/2020 “… Count this as another in a long list of negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic: It has the potential to send America’s divorce rate – already embarrassing at nearly 50% – even higher once divorce courts are fully open again. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2020/06/02/divorce-during-coronavirus-will-splits-soar-after-pandemic-quarantine-ends/5276370002/

By Jacqueline DeRobertis – The Avocate 03/30/2020 “… Residents across the state face fiscal uncertainty as people have been told to stay home to avoid spreading the virus. The orders to “shelter-in-place” from state and local levels have temporarily shut down all but essential businesses, leading to furloughs and layoffs for thousands. And that may

By Hannah Skentelbery – Warrington Worldwide 04/01/2020 “… While the country is in lockdown, family solicitors across the land are quietly preparing for a spike in enquiries. As couples are forced into self-isolation, top solicitors are predicting this could lead to a spike in divorce rates. …” Read the entire article: https://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2020/04/01/coronavirus-very-likely-to-cause-spike-in-divorce-rates/