Divorce

No one gets married thinking a once-loving relationship will end. However, 40% to 50% of all marriages result in divorce, according to the American Psychological Association. That percentage is even higher for second marriages, as nearly two out of three don’t...

When parents decide to end their marriage, the resulting sadness and stress impact their children regardless of age. This influence is often overlooked or minimized during a gray divorce, a term used when couples are over 50. Gray divorces doubled between 1990 and...

Even the smoothest of all divorces promises to be an intensely emotional journey. While divorce typically stems from unresolvable conflict, some dissolutions become severely contentious. Bitterness usually leads to divisive battles over custody and dividing marital...

In recent years, there’s been a lot of focus on narcissism as a personality disorder that’s highly destructive to the lives of both the people who have it and the people who know them the best – their families. It’s estimated that 5% of people have a narcissistic...

Even when it is in the best interest of you and your family, going through a divorce is usually quite challenging. Along with all the practical concerns, there are also emotional matters with which you must deal. As a result, learning how to cope with divorce...

Divorce allows you to take control of your finances alone, without the need to share or consult about them with a spouse. As differences over money are among the most frequent contributory factors to divorce, you may welcome the change. Here are some of the ways money...

Social media has become a daily part of modern life for many adults. Millions of people use social media to promote themselves professionally or as part of their job. Others rely on social media for everything from advice about where to get their tires replaced to...

People sometimes don't know until after their wedding that their spouse has a serious temper. Many people are able to suppress their natural, explosive behavior when they initially try to present the best version of themselves to new people. However, after prolonged...

It’s not a stretch to say most of us are creatures of habit. Many people get a twinge in their gut when major changes happen at work, such as learning new software, training on new equipment or adapting to a change in management. It’s no wonder that the prospect of...

A recent study sponsored by Stanford University found that women initiate over two-thirds of all divorces. Popular media outlets have labeled them as “walk-away wives.” The research also shows that even more women want to end their marriage but decide not to take...