News Articles - Divorce / Separation
US children of divorce have reduced earnings, increased chances of teen births and jail, study says
By AP News, 05/26/2025 “…U.S. children whose parents divorce when they are age 5 or younger have reduced earnings as adults and increased chances by young adulthood of teen pregnancy, incarceration and death, according to a study released this month. After a divorce, a household’s income typically is halved as a family splits into two
Parental Alienation Awareness Day recognized in Illinois thanks to Ventura
By Senator Rachel Ventura News, 04/11/25 “…Recognizing the devastating impact of parental alienation on families across Illinois, State Senator Rachel Ventura successfully advanced Senate Resolution 66, declaring April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day in the state. …” Read the entire article: https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/82-senator-rachel-ventura-news/6210-parental-alienation-awareness-day-recognized-in-illinois-thanks-to-ventura
Text messages in lead-up to deadly mushroom lunch revealed as Erin Patterson’s estranged husband testifies
By The Guardian, 05/01/25 “…She is accused of murdering Simon’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, his aunt Heather Wilkinson, and attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, Simon’s uncle and Heather’s husband. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/01/erin-patterson-husband-simon-mushroom-lunch-murder-trial-australia-ntwnfb
New Process Simplifies Uncontested Divorce in New York
By MSN, 02/04/25 “…Now, when couples agree to end their union, they can cut paperwork, costs, and stress by filing together instead of suing one another. …” Read the entire article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-process-simplifies-uncontested-joint-divorce-in-new-york/ar-AA1yunKO
Seniors who are children of divorce face greater stroke risk, study finds
By UPI, 01/23/25 “…Seniors have a 61% higher risk of stroke if their parents divorced when they were children or teenagers, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One. …” Read the entire article: https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/01/23/divorce-stroke-risk-senior-children-study/7601737645953/