In recent divorce-related news, state legislators are currently considering highly controversial legislation regarding the right of transgendered couples to marry in the state of Texas. Specifically, the legislation - sponsored by Sen. Tommy Willi...
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Keeping it quiet: The increasing use of initials in divorce petitions
In today's era of modern technology where information is able to be widely disseminated in just a few keystrokes, it's not uncommon for people to go the extra mile to protect their privacy. In fact, this trend is becoming increasingly common in the a...
Read MoreImportant tax considerations for both divorced and divorcing couples – II
Next Monday is the deadline for filing 2010 taxes. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made great strides in introducing reforms/procedures designed to make computing taxes easier, it can still prove to be a rather complex process. For examp...
Read MoreImportant tax considerations for both divorced and divorcing couples
Approximately one week from today is the deadline for filing 2010 taxes. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made great strides in introducing reforms/procedures designed to make computing taxes easier, it can still prove to be a rather comp...
Read MoreDouble trouble: Parents with twins are more prone to divorce
Over the past several decades, more and more couples who once thought it impossible to have children are now starting families thanks to advancements in the treatment of infertility. One particularly interesting aspect of these advancements is that t...
Read MoreBreakups can quickly turn into courtroom battles for cohabitating couples
According to recent statistics gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of cohabitating couples - meaning couples who live together but who are not married - has more than doubled over the last 14 years from 2.8 million to 7.5 million. Unfor...
Read MoreFrance, Germany, or Italy? European Union offers new property division rules
The rise in the number of international marriages - meaning marriages between couples from different countries - is not only on the rise here in the United States, but throughout all of Europe as well. To illustrate, there are currently over 15 milli...
Read MoreAre happy children more prone to divorce than unhappy children?
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge made some very interesting revelations regarding the general happiness of children and their propensity to divorce based upon their respective levels of happiness. The results ...
Read MoreBaseball great Pete Rose files divorce petition
In a few weeks, the Major League Baseball season will officially begin and fans will file through turnstiles across the nation for the next nine months in the hopes of catching a glimpse of their favorite team or player. Interestingly, not all recent...
Read MoreIs Denison, Texas, the divorce capital of the nation?
Most U.S. cities would probably hope for a spot high atop any rankings issued by a respected business magazine. However, as the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. According to a recent study conducted by Bloomberg Businessweek and figu...
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