A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed a new study of the diets of men and women after divorce. The researchers assessed the health of 11,577 people who ranged in age from 40 to 80. The participant’s health was assessed from 1993 to 1997 and a second time from 1998 to 2002. As part
Family Law
What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Divorce?
Often there is confusion surrounding a marital home in a divorce case. There are two different things to consider: the deed to your home – i.e. who has the legal right to live there, and the mortgage on your home – i.e. who has the legal obligation to pay for the home. At a final
Who Gets Divorced in America?
Everyone has heard the divorce statistic that 50% of marriage end in divorce. That is certainly not the case these days. In fact, the divorce rate in the US has been steadily (but slowly) declining since the early 1980s. If current trends hold, the divorce rate could soon be at 33%. However, the divorce rate
Recent Study Suggests Equal Time Sharing is Better for Kid’s Health
A recent study analyzed the living arrangements of 147,839 children in the sixth and ninth grades. Of the children studied, 69% lived at home with both parents, 21% lived mostly or entirely with one parent, and 10% spent about equal time with both parents. Not surprisingly, the children who lived with both parents had the
4 Questions to Ask Before Filing for Divorce
No one other than you can answer the question, “Should I get a divorce?” The effects of a divorce will be felt for many years – longer if you have children with your spouse. While there may be many questions you need to ask yourself, the following questions are a good start: Have you done