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Should there be a National Divorce Law?

July 27, 2015

An opinion piece on Forbes raises some interesting questions about the future of divorce in the country. Normally questions of marriage and divorce have been left up to the states, not to the federal government. However, there have been times when the federal government has stepped in to set guid...

Celebrity Couple Demonstrates the Value of Co-Parenting

July 21, 2015

When a divorced couple decides to continue to work together for the sake of the children, this is called co-parenting. It is a very healthy arrangement for the upbringing of children, since both parents agree to work together for the benefit of the child. In some cases it can be even healthier th...

Racy Photos Lead to MP Divorce in Britain

July 17, 2015

A racy photo or two can be enough to send a couple into questioning their marriage if it gets out, but a case in Britain takes this to a whole different level. The now-ex wife of a British lawmaker said that a bunch of racy selfies ended her marriage. According to the woman in question, she bega...

Same-Sex Divorce Happens Before Same-Sex Marriage in Louisiana

July 16, 2015

Same-sex marriage may be legal in all fifty states now, but there are a few states that are holding back while waiting for an official mandate from the court. One of these is Louisiana. That's why Louisiana has seen its first same-sex divorce before its first same-sex marriage. The two New Orlea...

Same Sex Divorces Now Legal

July 15, 2015

By now you probably know that same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states thanks to a historic Supreme Court decision. Yet some gay couples are breathing a sigh of relief for another reason. The legalization of same-sex marriage has also made it legal for same-sex couples to divorce. A few c...

Catholic Views on Divorce may be Changing

July 14, 2015

One reason that stops people from leaving relationships that are damaging is religion. Catholics and other conservative religions look down on divorce. They may go so far as to prevent a divorced person from getting remarried in the religion, effectively cutting them off from social ties. Yet vi...

New Federal Child Support Rules Under Discussion

July 9, 2015

States don't just have their own child support laws, but must also follow federal law on the matter. Last year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Child Support Enforcement put up a list of proposed changes for public comment. The response was positive, though some legisl...

Divorce Lawyer Narrowly Escapes Murder Plot

July 7, 2015

Divorce lawyers have to work with people from all walks of life. Sometimes this puts lawyers at risk. A lawyer in Indiana narrowly missed getting tangled in a murder plot thanks to the watchful eye of her husband. According to the police, a mother and her son had planned to kill a divorce lawyer...

Smartphone Evidence on the Rise

July 6, 2015

A classic scene from old movies is the private investigator hired to see whether or not a spouse is cheating or not. These days, we carry around our own private investigator in the form of smart phones and social media. According to a survey from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 97% o...

Recommend Books for Divorce from Huffington Post

June 23, 2015

The pain experienced after a divorce can be quite traumatic. The help of a counselor, a psychologist, or a trusted friend can be essential to moving past all the negativity. Another way to get help is to read books on the subject of surviving divorce, but the divorce book market has many titles, ...