Divorce

The realization that a marriage is ending likely isn’t usually one that develops suddenly. Many people have a chance to prepare for a split because they know that their marriage is on shaky ground. If you’re in this position, there are some actionable steps you can...

There is a common social assumption that divorce only occurs when a marital relationship has been in a bad state for a long time. Many people take years to decide that divorce is the only way forward when a marriage has left them unhappy. In some cases, the decision...

Older couples are now those most likely to end their marriage. Since 1990, divorce rates among Americans over 50 have doubled, even as overall divorce rates have declined. Many couples who have been married for more than 20 years explain that separation often stems...

A lot of people who probably once expected to be settled down and settled into their marriages for good are getting divorced after they turn 50, 60 or even 70 – and the “gray” divorce trend shows no sign of slowing. Divorce rates are down for the 45 and under crowd,...

Divorce is a part of modern life. A moderate percentage of all marriages end in divorce rather than with the death of one or both spouses. Those who’ve recently got engaged are often eager to imagine themselves as immune from the pressures that often lead to divorce....

Divorce requires the division of property as spouses separate their lives at the end of a marriage. For many couples, property division becomes the most heated part of the divorce process, as they may disagree about what is fair. In some cases, people will go so far...

Older adults are currently the most at risk of divorce in the United States. When evaluating those adults who have gotten married at some point, individuals between the ages of 55 and 64 experience a roughly 43% rate of divorce. Looking at all adults over the age of...

Married couples can move as they please, as can single individuals. It is when two people are divorced that this can sometimes become complicated. After all, if that couple had children, one of the major parts of the divorce is just dividing up custody of the kids....

Those who wish to end their marriage as quickly and painlessly as possible often consider several divorce options. One alternative many want to pursue is having their union annulled instead of obtaining a formal divorce. While annulments are granted in the Chicago...

Spouses who have decided to divorce often view their ex's behavior less charitably than they did during the marriage. Someone who ignored aggressive misconduct for years might start referring to that behavior as abuse. Whether you are trying to leave behind an...