Category Archives: Divorce
What is Quiet Quitting in a Marriage?
There’s a new trend in the employment industry and it’s called “quiet quitting.” This term refers to employees putting in the bare minimum effort into their jobs. They may no longer be happy with their jobs, but they’re not ready to take the plunge and quit just yet. They may be waiting to get… Read More »
Returning to Work After Divorce
While married, you may have been the stay-at-home parent juggling kids’ school work, extracurricular activities, playdates, medical appointments, and everything in between. But now that you’re going through a divorce, you may need to make some changes. Namely, you may have to reenter the workforce. Even if you’ve been married a long time and… Read More »
How to Put More Effort Into Your Marriage
Relationships do not magically stay strong for many years. Whether you have a special relationship with a friend, family member, or romantic partner, you have to do your part and put effort into it. But what does this mean? It means helping the person. It means being by their side and making them feel… Read More »
Want to Keep Your Home After a Divorce? Here’s Why You Should Refinance
Divorces are complicated. There’s a lot that needs to be done, and that includes thinking about what to do with the marital home. Should you keep it or should you sell it? This will depend on your preferences. Many people feel more secure in the family home. They have a lot of memories in… Read More »
Types of Married Couples
Marriage is a common activity. In 2022, there were 67.85 million married men and 68.45 million married women living in the United States. This means there are more than 135 million married people in the country. Given this, you would think that the institution of marriage would be pretty standard. The truth is that… Read More »
How to Make Your Second Marriage Successful
After a divorce, you may be willing to try your hand at a second marriage. Statistics show that roughly half of those who divorce will eventually remarry. You may crave a real love connection, but the odds are against you. Roughly 50% of first marriages end in divorce. This number rises to 67% for… Read More »
20% of Marriages End in Divorce Over Debt
Many married couples do things together like buy a home, start a family, and take vacations. These things all cost money, and of course, most of us don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying around. So what do we do to buy the thing we want? We take on debt. We use mortgages,… Read More »
Older Americans Divorcing After Children Leave
The younger generations are not divorcing as much, likely because they’re not getting married as often as generations past. But seniors are making up for it, divorcing at the highest rates ever. This is called gray divorce and it has grown dramatically over the past few decades. Between 1990 and 2021, the divorce rates… Read More »
Why Marriage is Tougher Than Ever
Getting married is not hard for some people, but staying married — well, that’s a different story. In the past decade, society has changed. We’re busier than ever. We live in the era of social media, and there are more distractions than ever. Media is convincing you that unhealthy relationships are the norm. If… Read More »
Do You Need a Divorce Doula?
Divorce is not easy. For those going through one for the first time, it can be nerve-wracking. What do you do? What mistakes should you avoid? While most people use lawyers to guide them through the process, sometimes a person needs a little emotional support. That’s when a doula comes in. When you think… Read More »