Ten Steps for a Better Divorce

COPING WITH DIVORCE  Divorce is an ongoing reality in our society. No longer will the exception, at least one in every two marriages end through a divorce. And yet, despite this fact, we have been slow to adapt procedures that allow a marriage to end civilly, creatively, fairly and in these tough economic times, with the minimum of expense. For …

WHY IS THE DATE OF SEPARATION IMPORTANT IN DIVORCE?

While most divorcing spouses are laser-focused on the date their divorce will become final, many underestimate the importance of their date of separation. Often these two dates occur months – or even years – apart. Yet, the date of separation can have a dramatic impact on many financial aspects of the divorce. The date of legal separation is generally considered …

Who gets divorced in America

The groups that are most likely to get divorced in America There’s this persistent myth in America that about half of all marriages end in divorce. In fact, the figures are significantly lower, as new graphics by Nathan Yau of Flowing Data demonstrate. Yau explains that this myth simply stems from bad math – dividing the divorce rate by the …

Don’t Forget These Marital Assets in Your Divorce Settlement

Divorce marks the end of one chapter of your life and the beginning of another, and odds are, you’ll look back at this time and see it as a positive turning point in your life. However, before you achieve that perspective, there’s plenty to go through – and much of that comes down to finances. Financially speaking, divorce is mostly …

How to divorce a missing spouse

Missing Spouse Divorce A divorce usually starts with the filing of a divorce complaint or petition for divorce. Once the complaint is filed by one spouse, the other spouse must be notified of the action. That notification is called “service of process,” or simply “service.” Each state has its own rules regarding service, and most offer a number of options for serving the …

American Divorce Trends and Divorce Statistics

AMERICAN DIVORCE TRENDS AND STATISTICS There is one divorce every 36 seconds in America, and some surprising trends around those numbers. According to the family law attorneys at McKinley Irvin, you’re more likely to get divorced if: You commute more than 45 minutes to work You live in a red state You lived together before getting married You check social media a lot You didn’t …

Social Media and Divorce

Social Media and Divorce As a Pennsylvania Divorce Attorney I constantly come across the issue of social media and how it can and does play a part in divorces.  I advise all of my clients to be aware of what they put out there on the internet for everyone to see. This is because all to often pictures, status updates …

Tips On How To Increase Your Odds Of Staying Married The Second Time

I believe it is possible to lower the higher divorce rate for a second marriage. Before entering into another relationship, you must be willing to take the time for your own personal development and learn healthy relationship skills that will move your life forward after the first divorce. Read More:  click here