Many American families are dealing with the worst economic circumstances in their lifetimes. Our experience as family law attorneys has taught us that tough financial times can create stress in a marriage, and financial stress can both magnify existing problems and create new problems in a marriage. A recent scientific study seems to confirm this […]
As divorce is becoming more common, the effects it can have on a person’s quality of life are becoming better understood. According to a recent study performed by the National Council of Family Relations, over half of all marriages end in divorce. That same study also found that there were 2 million divorces in 2009 […]
Many people assume that screaming, throwing things and other explosive fighting styles are most likely to lead to divorce. A study recently conducted by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor indicates that there are other fighting styles that are far more likely to lead to divorce. The study, which was conducted over the course […]
According to a recent British study, couples reach peak stress levels in their relationship after three years. The study was commissioned by Warner Brothers in an effort to promote the comedy “Hall Pass” that was recently released in UK movie theaters. It surveyed approximately 2,000 adults in monogamous relationships. Despite the survey’s purpose to drum […]
Divorce can drastically affect an individual’s financial circumstances if they fail to take precautionary measures. Divorce is a deeply personal issue, but using the divorce as a means towards getting revenge can complicate the divorce and be counterproductive. As hard as it may be, experts recommend that couples going through a divorce keep their personal […]
An increase in the rate of divorce in Wisconsin and across the United States may be directly related to a rebound in the economy, according to recent statistical studies and family law attorneys who are now seeing more couples choose to end marriages. During the recession, the overall number of divorces dropped dramatically nationwide. Now that […]
Two weeks after their 25th wedding anniversary and four months after Arnold Schwarzenegger end his term as the Governator, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that they are separating. In their statement, they characterized their separation as amicable and did not mention whether they were filing for divorce. They noted that this was a time […]
If you have children and are considering divorce, you have probably heard a lot of claims that children of divorced parents don’t perform as well in school, have a greater chance of getting divorced themselves, or are otherwise negatively affected by their parents’ decision to end their marriage. The truth is, life is more complex […]
Not so long ago, collaborative divorce looked like it was the cutting edge of family law. The process was supposed to be less adversarial, less expensive and less difficult than traditional divorce. But now a report out of Wisconsin seems to indicate enthusiasm for the process has withered. After sampling two years’ worth of Waukesha […]
People feel good when they win because they have prevailed over challenges and, many times, over other people. This may be true for the world in general, but it can spell disaster when the strategy is attempted in a relationship. According to Jeffrey Rubin, a noted psychotherapist, more divorce cases arise as the result of […]
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