Year: 2020
Why Are Grey Divorce Rates On The Rise?
Couples divorce at later and later ages. This phenomenon, known as grey divorce, is not unique to Ohio. All across the country, people in their 50s and up decide that it is time to put their relationship to rest and move on with their lives. But why is this happening...
Divorce Trends During And After The Holidays
In any given year, most people admit that the holiday season poses not only the potential for great joy but also for great stress. When a couple in an already stressed marriage starts in on this season, both spouses may wonder how or if they will survive it together....
3 Tips For Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce
When you married your spouse, you likely did not think you would ever end your marriage, but divorce is a common experience for many. According to Time, your chances of getting divorced are approximately 39%. If you have children, you may have concerns about how your...
Divorce Rates Not Declining For All Age Groups
Overall, the divorce rate in the United States has declined over the last several decades. When you look at individual age groups, however, they do not all show a decrease in divorce. According to U.S. News and World Report, since the 1990s the divorce rate among...
How could business finances cause issues in a divorce?
Going into a divorce, you have to think about every single aspect of your life, which includes your business. You may be doing things in your business that will lead to financial issues during your divorce. According to Forbes, some business moves, such as not...
The Census Bureau shows divorce and marriage rates declining
The U.S. Census Bureau strives to be a reliable source of information for everyone. Since the first census of 1790, the goal of the department is to provide accurate data on various aspects of the economy, households ad demographics. Recent data reveals that both...
What is “nesting” and how can it help my children?
The challenges associated with divorce often do not end when you sign the final documents. Particularly if you have children, it is highly likely that you will end up in a co-parenting situation with your ex-spouse and will need to make arrangements to support this....
4 tips for emotionally coping with your divorce
Getting divorced is a big life change, and it can be difficult to cope on an emotional level. For many people, divorce creates feelings of depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 17.3 million adults in the U.S. had at least...
Can uncontested divorce help your child cope?
Ohio parents like you put your child before and above anything else. You want them to thrive and survive through the hardships of divorce. This is often hard to accomplish, as the nature of a divorce itself fundamentally upsets your child's life. But there are ways...
The stepparent adoption process in Ohio
As a stepparent who wants to adopt your spouse's child in Ohio, you will not have to meet some of the requirements that people face when adopting through the foster system or an agency. Even though the process may be simpler, you will still have some hoops to jump...