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Socialize Like an Egyptian: Evolving Social Taboos

Posted on November 19, 2009
Social taboos on the topic of divorce are changing in Egypt, according to a CNN article. Before, divorce and relationships were never widely talked about in public ? each was considered a private matter ? but now it is becoming a hot topic to talk about in the media...

Total Divorce Celebrity Divorce Recap

Posted on November 17, 2009
Fame, fortune and divorce can be a toxic combination. Every little piece of information can be brought to light in an instant. It appears at this point in time that Jon and Kate Gosselin are the ?it divorce couple.? But they are not the first celebs to battle out their divorce in public...

Men More Likely to Leave a Sick Wife?

Posted on November 13, 2009
According to a recent article in the New York Times they are. Dr. Marc Chamberlain, a Seattle oncologist, noticed a trend among his patients – that men dealing with brain cancer received a lot of support from their wives, while women with the same disease were more frequently going it alone, having faced a divorce or [...

Want Kids? Think Twice about That Divorce?

Posted on November 10, 2009
Young adults today need a reality check – at least according to retired Georgia Supreme Court Justice Leah Ward Sears, who has herself been a divorcee and a single mother. In a CNN article, Sears calls out the faults of the modern institution of marriage, saying that with the inception of no-fault divorce 40 years ago [...

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?You Make Me Wanna??

Posted on November 07, 2009
‘… leave the one I’m with.’ Which is exactly what pop music star Usher decided to do back in June when he filed for divorce with his wife, Tameka Foster Raymond due to irreconcilable differences in the marriage. According to the Associated Press, the couple’s divorce is now finalized per the Superior Court in Fulton County, Ga...

Changing Culture = Changing Divorce? Some People Think So.

Posted on November 04, 2009
Though the role of marriage and divorce continues to evolve in U.S. culture, existing alimony laws have largely remained the same ? which some may see as a problem. According to a Wall Street Journal article, increasing efforts from lawmakers and lobbyists in several states are placing new pressures on these old alimony laws...

The McCourt Report: Dodgers? Divorce?

Posted on November 01, 2009
High-profile couple Frank and Jamie McCourt, the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers major league baseball team, seem to be heading toward a divorce. According to a CBS report, Frank McCourt owns the L.A. Dodgers, while Jamie is the CEO for the ball club – at least until she was fired last week after an alleged [...

Recession Curbing Divorce Rate? Possibly.

Posted on October 30, 2009
Married couples often butt heads when it comes to finances – and it is sometimes even cause for divorce. However, according to a report from Rediff Business News, the recession that is causing the world to tighten its belt may also be causing feuding couples to wait it out and not file for that divorce just [...

Jon & Kate Divorce Drama: Robbing the Children?

Posted on October 26, 2009
The recent he said/she said battle in the very public divorce of Jon and Kate Gosselin is a fight over cash. Both claim the other took a significant amount of money out of their joint bank account without consulting one another. Kate claims Jon took $230, 000 from the account and Jon claims Kate took a [...

Father Released from Japanese Prison

Posted on October 22, 2009
An American father – Christopher Savoie -was recently released from a Japanese prison after he alleged attempted to take his children from his ex-wife. Savoie and his ex-wife Noriko Savoie were married 14 years when they decided to file for divorce in January 2009 due to adulterous circumstances...

Same Sex Couple Allowed Divorce in Texas

Posted on October 16, 2009
Should same sex couples be allowed to file for divorce in a jurisdiction they were not married in? A question on most Texans’ minds with the recent decision made by a state judge to allow a gay couple to divorce. Many same sex couples are happy to hear the decision not because they want to get [...

Gender Wars- Conflict and our Bodies

Posted on October 15, 2009
Women are from Venus and men are from Mars is a popular book entailing the differences between men and woman. It?s not a secret that men and woman differ not only physically but emotionally too. This continues to be a hot topic as dynamics of gender roles and relationships are changing into the future...

Divorce State Leaders

Posted on October 01, 2009
According to a recent Census study, there is a new leader in the US for divorced states. In a close 1 point win over last year?s winner, Indiana- more specifically Wayne County, Ind.- has become the new “divorce capital of America.” In a close second, Monroe County, Fla...

Jon and Kate Plus Eight Minus Jon

Posted on September 29, 2009
This morning TLC announced that essentially Jon Gosselin had been fired from it’s hit show “Jon and Kate Plus Eight.” As of November 2nd, Jon Gosselin will no longer be a star of the program, and the program will change to “Kate Plus 8...

Jon and Kate: Battle for the Dogs

Posted on September 25, 2009
Now Jon and Kate’s little dogs are being brought into discussion in their very public divorce. The battle continues between the famous couple, and this time the family dogs may be getting the boot. It appears that Kate does not want to take care of dogs after the divorce is final, even for the sake of [...

Divorce Statistics: Divorced and Separated Marital Status

Posted on September 24, 2009
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau, the divorce inforgraphic below illustrates the percentage of people who declare their marital status as divorced or separated. The Census Bureau takes a Current Population Survey every March. The statistics are from March 2008, the latest census results released...

Reasonable Grounds for Divorce?

Posted on September 22, 2009
Divorce can be a messy circumstance surrounded by strange occurrences. And no two situations are alike. For instance, a Nigerian woman has recently decided to file for divorce from her husband because he can?t control his bowel movements after he?s had one too many drinks...

Woman may be Looking for Love?for the 23rd Time

Posted on September 20, 2009
It?s the same old story: Boy meets girl. They marry. Girl divorces boy or boy dies over the span of 100 years. Then girl now all grown into a woman moves on and marries 22 times in fear of being alone or looking for true love. Now obviously this does not happen every day...

Hugh Hefner Finally Divorced

Posted on September 15, 2009
Hugh Hefner, commonly known as Hef, is finally divorced from his estranged wife of 11 years, the former Playboy Playmate Kimberly Conrad. Most have forgotten this millionaire playboy even had a wife – or least one to whom he was still married. In his television show, “The Girls Next Door,” Hefner was dating three women while [...

Identified Reason for Divorce: Lack of Communication

Posted on September 12, 2009
People always question: “Why did this happen to me? Why did we get divorced? Why? Why? Why?” We all want to know the reasons for divorce, but sometimes we get so wrapped up in the process that it?s hard to take a step back and clearly look into the why?s and how?s...

Undercover Hit Man Offered Pool

Posted on July 09, 2009
When Heidi Friedburg’s ex boyfriend filed a paternity lawsuit, demanding child custody of her child, she reached out to a former co-worker for help. Through a text message, Friedburg asked her friend to help her find a hit man to take care of her ex...

Paternity Challenges Allowed in Missouri

Posted on July 08, 2009
On Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed into law a bill giving men two years to challenge a paternity ruling with DNA tests. According to the new law, a man can use paternity testing to prove that he isn’t the biological father, which will excuse him from any unpaid child support he was ordered to pay [...

Jackson?s Mom Seeking Child Custody

Posted on July 03, 2009
Although his family and the public are still not sure about what really happened to the King of Pop in his death, the child custody legal battle is already in full swing. On Monday, June 29, Katherine, Jackson’s mother, went to court to protect the family’s child custody rights...

When Children Star in a Public Divorce

Posted on July 02, 2009
Recently Gov. Mark Sanford announced his extramarital affair with an Argentina woman. While most people are familiar with the story of a politician admitting to an affair during a political career, many were not prepared for Sanford to then go visit his mistress - all while lying to his staff and family about hiking the [...

Jon and Kate Plus 8: Reality of Divorce

Posted on July 01, 2009
The “Jon and Kate Plus 8″ TLC show is now grappling with the reality of divorce. This real-life, high-profile family drama now depicts the reality of divorce, where average rates in America range between 40 and 50 percent. Kate filed for a no fault divorce, or a “divorce with dignity” as known among divorce lawyers in [...

Michael Jackson - Presley Marriage & Divorce

Posted on June 29, 2009
Since the passing of Michael Jackson on June 25th, there has been a myriad of information being strewn throughout the internet, across media channels and laden in the majority of conversations of Jackson’s past. Topics ranging from his undeniable brilliance in music with the lasting mark he made on contemporary music to the less than kind [...

The Michael Jackson ? Rowe Marriage and Divorce

Posted on June 29, 2009
As the world awaits the autopsy results for the late Michael Jackson, the rumors, hushed conversations and occasional clamoring over Jackson?s past continue to traverse the populous. Of the numerous topics of interest which tell the Michael Jackson story what seems to be of the least prioritized to most is that of his unsuccessful attempts at [...

She?s Out of My Life: King of Pop?s Marriages & Divorces

Posted on June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson’s death will be one of the biggest news stories of the year, decade and maybe even the century. Millions of fans were shocked when they heard the King of Pop was declared dead at 2:26pm at UCLA Medical Center on Thursday, June 25...

Suing for Stolen Wife

Posted on June 25, 2009
Bob Rohrman, president and owner of Rohrman Auto Group in Chicago, is suing Dr. Sami Bittar for stealing the romantic interest of his estranged wife. He is seeking more than $50,000 in the lawsuit. “It is with much regret that I was forced to exert my legal rights against the doctor, but his pursuit of my [...

Mass. Most Wanted Child Support Delinquent Pays

Posted on June 24, 2009
Massachusetts managed a victory in child support enforcement. On Monday, June 22, one of the state’s most wanted child support delinquents agreed to pay $15,000 in child support to the mother of his son. Gilbert Allen Smith pleaded guilty to criminal nonsupport in a hearing in Northampton District Court...

Reality Sets in for Jon and Kate

Posted on June 23, 2009
Last night TLC aired the show where Jon and Kate made a life-changing announcement, telling the world what most people already knew: The Gosselins are headed for divorce. In separate interviews, both Jon and Kate expressed how hard it would be for both of them, but they will continue to work together for their children...

Evolving Celebrity Couple Jon & Kate Getting Divorced?

Posted on June 22, 2009
Could Jon & Kate Plus 8 go from a reality show about a twins and sextuplets to a reality divorce feature? Rumors have been circulating the couple have hired divorce lawyers and will be making a life-changing announcement on tonight’s show. Since making headlines about affairs and other family drama, season 5 has drawn the biggest [...

Hogan Divorce - Round 12

Posted on June 17, 2009
The Hogan divorce battle makes headlines again. This time Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, is alleging his wife is receiving too much in alimony and is wasting it. At the divorce hearing on Monday, June 15, Hulk had a witness testify on his behalf...

Social Networking: Can You Keep Your Life Private?

Posted on June 16, 2009
When Facebook first launched, it was a social networking site for college students, but as the social network concept in Web 2.0 started to catch on, Facebook quickly became a site for the masses. Now almost anyone can set up a profile on Facebook and join a network...

Revisiting the Divorce Ranch

Posted on June 15, 2009
Marilu Norden’s newest book recently hit shevles. Unbridled: A Tale of a Divorce Ranch depicts divorce for women living in the 1950s. The story uses the author’s own experiences with divorce to tell a tale of a woman accepting the idea of divorce...

How Many are in Your Party?

Posted on June 12, 2009
It can be difficult to get use to no longer asking for a table for two when you go out to dinner after divorce. While coming to terms with being single you may feel alone in the world, but there is a way to turn the situation around. Things may not have turned out the [...

Single Parenting and Summer Vacations

Posted on June 08, 2009
Children have been excitedly awaiting the day when there’s “no more school, no more books.” And now the bell has rung for the last time, and many parents are scrambling for ways to keep the kids busy during the next three months - while not driving themselves completely crazy...

Same-Sex Divorce Confusion Spreading

Posted on April 16, 2009
By: Gerri L. Elder Less than 18 months ago, a Rhode Island court denied a divorce to a same-sex couple legally married in Massachusetts. The case was the first to test the treatment of legal same-sex marriages by divorce courts in states that didn’t recognize same-sex marriage...

Saudi Court Refuses to Annul Marriage of 8-Year-Old Girl

Posted on April 14, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder A Saudi judge has for the second time denied a divorce petition filed by the mother of an 8-year-old girl. The girl?s mother asked the court to grant the child a divorce from her 47-year-old husband. According to CNN, the same judge rejected the petition late last year...

Parental Alienation and Gender Bias

Posted on April 13, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder A new study has found that mothers are the parent more likely to alienate a child from fathers; however, fathers who alienate children from mothers are more likely to be ordered to attend counseling. Seventy-four court rulings finding parental alienation since 1987 were studied...

Michigan Appeals Court Overturns Divorce Ruling

Posted on April 10, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder The Michigan State Appeals Court has overturned a ruling that recognized the Muslim divorce ritual of saying “I divorce thee” three times to legally end a marriage. The ritual, called the “triple talaq,” is a common way to terminate a marriage among Muslims in India...

Are Emotional Affairs Grounds For Divorce?

Posted on April 10, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder Is it considered cheating if you never have actual physical contact with someone you desire? Perhaps not in the past; however, lines have been blurred by the advance of technology and the answer is now yes. Your spouse can and most likely will divorce you if evidence of an emotional affair [...

Celebrity Divorce Update

Posted on April 09, 2009
“Gossip Girl” Custody Battle Kelly Rutherford, star of “Gossip Girl,” and her estranged husband Daniel Giersch are engaged in a court battle over child custody of their two-year-old son. TMZ.com reports the battle started when Giersch didn’t want the child to travel with Rutherford to New York City to film “Gossip Girl...

Texas Lawmaker Pitches Mandatory Divorce Counseling

Posted on April 07, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder Rep. Warren Chisum, R-Pampa, has introduced divorce legislation in Texas that would require married couples who have children to attend 10 hours of marriage counseling before getting a divorce. If Chisum sounds familiar, it may be because of another marriage-related bill he wrote last year, which is now part of Texas divorce law...

The Effect of Divorce on Schoolchildren

Posted on April 06, 2009
By: Gerri L. Elder When parents divorce, children are often unintended victims. Many children may be upset by their parent’s decision to split and suffer emotionally from the disruption in the home. When a child’s emotional health is not managed and nurtured, school performance may decline; the child may act out in various ways, or suffer from [...

Stop! Before You Make a Move, Talk to a Divorce Lawyer

Posted on April 02, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder Many people decide to divorce and take action before speaking with a divorce lawyer. The problem is, when action is taken before getting legal advice, crucial mistakes can be made. If you are planning to separate, you should know the divorce laws are in your state before packing up and moving out of [...

Celebrity Divorce Roundup

Posted on April 01, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder Recession Not Extraordinary With the downturn of the economy, many people are seeking modifications of their divorce settlements. Former Principle Capital Holdings SA chief executive officer Brian Myerson was one of those people. Bloomberg reports Myerson lost a bid to have the terms of his divorce settlement changed after the value of his [...

Guy Ritchie Celebrates Divorce from Madonna

Posted on March 31, 2009
By: Gerri L. Elder Guy Ritchie has officially joined the ranks of many: He and Madonna are now history, and reportedly, he is ready to party. According to The Evening Standard, Ritchie took his divorce lawyer, Helen Ward, out to dinner to celebrate the end of his marriage to the pop star...

Divorce and Your In-Laws

Posted on March 30, 2009
By: Gerri L. Elder Sometimes during divorce, you may feel like you are divorcing your spouse’s family as well. This can be a difficult situation in close families, especially if your ex-spouse?s family has accepted you as a son or daughter. If you are a parent, your child’s grandparents will still likely play an important role in [...

Reducing Child Support and Alimony

Posted on March 26, 2009
During divorce, couples with children will either come to a child custody agreement or have custody decided by the court. After custody is decided, one parent will generally be ordered to pay child support. State laws vary, but some ex-spouses may also be entitled to receive alimony if the marriage lasted a number of years [...

Hilary Clinton Assists in International Custody Battle

Posted on March 24, 2009
In 2004 Bruna Goldman and her son, Sean Goldman, said goodbye to husband and dad, David Goldman. David dropped them off at the airport for what he thought would be a two-week vacation in Brazil; however, Bruna had other plans. After arriving in Brazil, Bruna contacted David and informed him that she planned to stay in [...

Celebrity News Updates

Posted on March 23, 2009
John Cleese Has Spousal Support Payments Halved Monty Python star John Cleese has reportedly been affected by the poor economy that his spousal maintenance payments to his ex-wife have been reduced by half. The Sunday Mirror reported Cleese will now pay £57,000 a month to Alyce Faye Eichelberger, his former wife of 15 years...

Married a Liar? Tips for Coping with a Lying Spouse

Posted on March 19, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder Lies are a common but unfortunate issue in marriage. You may not realize it at first, but if you’re married to a liar, you will most likely discover it at some point during the marriage. If you find out your spouse is a chronic liar, it may be difficult to remain calm...

Celebrating a Child?s Birthday after Divorce

Posted on March 18, 2009
Experts say that one of a child’s biggest fears is the fear of change, and with divorce there are plenty of disruptions. Parents must take extra steps to reassure children and make them feel secure while their world suddenly changes. Everyone can remember the excitement they felt as their birthday came near...

Britain Holds First Divorce Fair

Posted on March 17, 2009
England has joined a trend that is spreading across Europe: The first British divorce fair was recently held in East Sussex. At the divorce fairs, which are also called the “Starting Over Show,? divorce lawyers, money and life coaches, psychics, feng shui experts and sometimes even DNA testing labs and private detectives set up booths for [...

Celebrity Divorce Updates

Posted on March 16, 2009
More Hogan Divorce Drama The never-ending Hulk and Linda Hogan divorce made headlines again this week when Mrs. Hogan’s divorce lawyer got into a verbal sparring match with the wrestler. The altercation between divorce lawyer Ray Rafool and Hulk Hogan happened outside a courtroom after a hearing in the divorce case...

Divorce and Tax Rights

Posted on March 12, 2009
After divorce, one of the many things you’ll do differently is filing taxes. Taxpayer Status You may have filed your income taxes as “married, filing separately” or jointly during the marriage, but when the divorce is final you will file as an individual or head of household taxpayer status...

Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce?

Posted on March 11, 2009
The spouse who takes the initiative to file the divorce petition is called the petitioner. The other spouse is referred to as the respondent. This is true throughout all of the family court proceedings, regardless of which spouse may bring an action in the future...

Joint Custody of Infants

Posted on March 10, 2009
While most family courts agree joint custody is in the best interest of a child, the logistics of joint physical custody of infants can be tricky. Infants and young toddlers need continuous care and a stable environment, which can make shared physical custody arrangements difficult...

Choosing Between Divorce and Bankruptcy

Posted on March 09, 2009
In many marriages, financial problems are a major source of stress and put a strain on the relationship. When money problems cause severe conflict, some couples may logically try to make a decision between bankruptcy and divorce. If the marriage is otherwise strong, bankruptcy may be an option to relieve money concerns and ease marital discord...

Social Media and Online Affairs

Posted on March 06, 2009
Since the increased popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace in recent years, many people have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, co-workers and lovers online. These types of sites also give users the ability to make plenty of new online friends...

Texas Bill Requires Couple with Children to take Class before Divorce

Posted on March 04, 2009

Divorce Poll

Posted on March 04, 2009

Kids Benefit From Order and Stability

Posted on March 03, 2009

Take Care of You during Divorce

Posted on February 26, 2009
During periods of high stress, many people unwittingly neglect to take care of themselves. Divorce can be one of the most stressful events in a person?s life and can lead to unhealthy habits. If you are going through a divorce, it can be helpful to stop, take time to evaluate your habits and create a plan [...

How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer

Posted on February 25, 2009
If you are considering or have decided to divorce, one of your first questions may be how to choose a divorce lawyer to represent you. You may already have a family lawyer who helped you draft a will or handled traffic tickets for you, but for a divorce, it’s important that you select a lawyer who [...

Rebuilding Savings after Divorce

Posted on February 24, 2009
After all the marital property ? and money ? is divided in divorce, many people must begin to rebuild their savings accounts. This can be difficult, as budgets are often stretched further than ever after divorce. In order to build up savings accounts, it is important to examine your spending habits and find new ways to [...

Rihanna Reportedly a Victim of Domestic Violence

Posted on February 23, 2009
Victims of domestic violence are often silent. Many times this crime goes unreported, but this time the victim and alleged attacker are celebrities and the incident happened in public. Singer Rihanna and boyfriend Chris Brown reportedly had a dispute that turned violent shortly after midnight on Feb...

Tips to Collect Child Support

Posted on February 19, 2009
If you are the custodial parent of a minor child, you may be eligible to receive child support payments from the non-custodial parent. The following tips may help you establish and collect child support. You Must Have a Valid Child Support Order A valid child support order issued by a family court is enforceable...

Seven Tips for Single Parents - How to have a Healthy Relationship with your Child

Posted on February 18, 2009
For single parents, the weight of day-to-day responsibilities can be overwhelming. Taking time to develop a healthy relationship with your children may seem like a luxury you cannot afford since you are trying to handle all the responsibilities two parents would typically share...

Financial Tips for Divorce Planning

Posted on February 17, 2009
Financial planning is an important part of any life changing event, and divorce is no exception. To make the transition from living in a household with two incomes to only one income, careful planning is required for divorce parties. Important Steps to Take When Planning a Divorce * Investigate the value of all assets, including investment and [...

Is it Time to Separate?

Posted on February 16, 2009
Most couples experience ups and downs in a marriage. During the down times, many may question the relationship and consider if it is time to separate. Over time, couples can grow apart, and an evaluation of the relationship may help determine if it’s worth salvaging...

Top Reasons People Stay in a Marriage

Posted on February 12, 2009
While a large percentage of first marriages - and even more subsequent marriages - end in divorce, for many couples there are still very good reasons to stay in the marriage and make it work. Emotional Security - When your spouse is your best friend and confidante, the relationship provides an emotional safety net...

Valentine?s Day Expectations

Posted on February 10, 2009
Married couples’ expectations for Valentine’s Day vary as much as the individuals themselves. Some couples may ignore the day completely, while others may enjoy a romantic evening together to celebrate. While many claim Valentine’s Day is made up, my mother always believed that it was not a Hallmark holiday...

Total Divorce News Update - 2/2 - 2/8

Posted on February 09, 2009
Alabama Child Support Guidelines Revised In Alabama, the courts have issued a long overdue update to state child support guidelines. These guidelines had not been updated in 15 years. The new child support guidelines apply to all divorce and child support cases filed after January 1, 2009...

How Much do You Want to Know?

Posted on February 03, 2009
The Q-Phone from Advanced Intelligence Spy Shop is a possible development that could bring more hurt than pain. According to Inventor Spot, the phone looks like your typical cell phone; however, it includes software that allows you to listen to conversations - either held on it or around it...

First Study on Mail Order Bride Marriage and Divorce Released

Posted on January 29, 2009
In a press release from PRWeb, it was announced that the first wide-scale survey on cross-cultural marriage and divorce has been completed. The most significant finding was that 90 percent of the people who tried cross-cultural marriage said they would again if the marriage failed...

Does Geographic Location Affect Divorce Rate?

Posted on January 26, 2009
According to The Modesto Bee, those who live in the south of the United States are more likely to get divorce. In a recent study compiled by The Barna Group, a company that provides resources and research to churches, divorce rates are different, depending on geographic locations...

New Poll of the Week: Vote Today about Divorce Law Reforms

Posted on January 22, 2009
What area of divorce law needs to be reformed the most? http://twtpoll.com/fd2r1s Child Custody/Visitation Child Support Property Division Grounds for Divorce Spousal Support Waiting Periods Let us know what you think…

Missing Missouri Woman Wanted a Divorce

Posted on January 21, 2009
Renee Pernice has been missing since Jan. 2, and investigators believe that she is a victim of foul play. According to the News Tribune, Pernice was in the middle of a divorce from her husband, Shon Pernice. The court affidavit showed that Shone has made inconsistent statements since the day Renee was last seen...

Poll of the Week: The Economy & Divorce

Posted on January 20, 2009
Now that we are finally accepting the idea that we are in a recession, people are beginning to cut extra expenses out of their life. But should the lull in the economy mean you should try to bear a miserable marriage? Should people stay together because of the economy? Share your thoughts…

Second Marriages More Fragile than the First

Posted on January 16, 2009
After a first marriage has ended, people think they have it figured out. They now know what they want in their next partner and have learned from all the mistakes. However, research shows just the oppostie. Psychology Today reported that the rate of divorce in subsequent marriage is 60 percent...

Wiretapping your Spouse: Follow the Law, Experts Warn

Posted on January 14, 2009
After a man filed a lawsuit alleging his ex-wife and former father-in-law put a recording device in a beloved teddy bear of the couple’s daughter to spy on him, Divorce360 reported on wiretapping your spouse. Experts are saying people should be careful not to overstep the law when spying on their spouses...

Money Refunded for SC Divorce Forms

Posted on January 12, 2009
According to The Sun News, people will receive a refund if they bought divorce forms from A Divorce Fast. The South Carolina Attorney General’s office said that the Canadian service hosted forms that didn’t comply with state laws. Some people paid $500 to download forms for divorce; however, the company was not licensed to practice law [...

Should Everything be Divided up in a Divorce?

Posted on January 08, 2009
According to Law.com, Dr. Richard Batista has demanded his estranged wife return the kidney he donated to her or pay $1.5 million. The surgeon and his wife have been in a four-year divorce battle. Batista told reporters that he does not regret donating the kidney, only that the marriage failed...

Learn how to Date?Again. Check out these Divorcee Dating Tips

Posted on December 19, 2008
“[Divorcees] are out of practice and completely clueless about modern dating concepts. In light of that, I’ve compiled the basic rules of dating for divorcees.” -Gina B., Columnist for the Chicago Red Eye. Heal: Take time after your divorce before you start dating again...

Check Out These Stories at Total Divorce

Posted on November 26, 2008
No-Fault Divorce Laws Strengthen Marriages In the book ‘The Case for Marriage’, authors Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher documented cases in which adults who are married are better off than single people financially, health-wise and in terms of personal satisfaction...