It could be Spike the dog, Garfield the cat or Polly the parrot; but no matter which animal you consider part of the family, attorneys are finding that custody of pets is an increasingly common factor in divorce cases. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers...
New information coming out of Florida State University shows that couples who let work stress invade their personal lives are less productive on the job - and could be headed for divorce. A study was done by the school's College of Business that questioned 400 working...
It may not be the most romantic topic as we wave goodbye to Valentine's Day, but today let's discuss the merits of prenuptial agreements. Many people dread the phrase, but the reality is that a prenuptial agreement provides the legal means for a married couple to...
We talked about Florida's attempt to change its spousal maintenance laws in early January and how, along with other states, there is a steady-building movement regarding alimony laws across the country. Last week, that Florida bill continued through the state's House...
It is rare to come across a divorce where every issue is easily dealt with, and even rarer to find two parties who know the exact legal implications of dissolving their marriage. This arises from the complex emotional elements at play in a divorce and a lack of...
There is an intensifying trend amongst members of the baby boomer generation to file for divorce. Dubbed "gray divorce," many people who are eclipsing the age of 50 are dissolving their marriage at a rate that has never been seen before. The National Center for Family...
Did you know that domestic violence ended 34 Minnesotans' lives in 2011? The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women reports that this is an increase from previous years. Twenty-nine individuals were lost in 2010, and 25 victims died in 2009. A spokesperson from the...
As two splitting spouses enter a divorce, one of the most difficult and emotional issues on the table is child custody. Navigating such a complex matter is critical - not just for you and your ex-spouse, but most importantly for the well-being of your child. There are...
New statistical research shows that the U.S. divorce rate has dropped during the currently tumultuous economic climate. According to data from the federal government, there were 3.6 divorces per 1,000 people in 2007. Two years later, that rate dropped to 3.4 divorces...
