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 […]
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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/
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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
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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/
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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/
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By Psychology today, 01/19/2024 “…In the first two years, kids whose parents divorce are more likely than others to experience distress, anger, anxiety, and academic problems and to participate in disruptive behaviors, substance use, and other forms of risk-taking…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/going-beyond-intelligence/202401/children-and-divorce-the-3-big-questions
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By Cara Goodwin, Ph.D., 01/17/2024 “…Specifically, the researchers found that shared parenting was linked to fewer symptoms of parent depression for children of all ages. Shared parenting was also linked to fewer behavioral and emotional problems in children 2 to 5 years (but not older children)…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-translator/202401/parenting-practices-and-mental-health
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By The Conversation, 12/04/2023 “…Proactive planning can help prevent our families from adding to the backlog in the family courts. It can also keep your money in your own holiday present budget and out of the pockets of lawyers like me…” Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/holiday-co-parenting-after-separation-or-divorce-6-legal-and-practical-tips-for-surviving-and-thriving-213600
By Psychology Today, 09/12/2023 “…Prioritizing your children is crucial during these difficult months (and years) to ensure the healthy emotional development of your children. Here are some tips to remind you of your children’s needs…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/a-better-divorce/202308/keeping-kids-front-and-center-during-separation-and-divorce
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By Author, 10/21 “…Children conceived in cohabiting homes often become victims of fatherlessness, as 40% lack a father by age 3, and 70% won’t have a father in their lives by age 12. This is the personification of social injustice. A child cannot choose his or her home life. Yet, despite all of this, we
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