The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its latest data on marriage and divorce in the United States. According to the CDC, fewer couples filed for divorce in 2017 than in other recent years. This is consistent with a long-term trend: the national divorce rate has declined by approximately eighteen percent in the […]
Read MoreWhile divorce has increased across the US in recent decades, Oklahoma has the dubious honor of being among the Top Three states when it comes to the highest divorce rate. Statistics indicate that couples in the Sooner State call it quits at a rate of 13.2 percent. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is around […]
Read MoreAnger, depression, grief, insecurity, and confusion are big emotions. Divorce is an emotional time for all parties involved but often none more so than the children. It is important to remember that children don’t respond to these emotions in the same way as adults do. They may lash out or completely withdraw from you. They […]
Read MoreRaising a child is an expensive business. The basics of school, clothing, and food add up. As your son or daughter grows into themselves, they may become involved in sports, dance, music, and art. All of these extra activities and teams cost money to join and supply. Additionally, if your child needs additional medical care, […]
Read MoreSometimes spouses get to the point where they realize the best course of action is to part ways. It is difficult to decide to end a marriage and divide a family, but it can be the healthiest thing to do for everyone involved. Just as the decision to come to a divorce takes time, so […]
Read MoreI don’t agree with the judge’s decision on how to split up our property, what can I do?In the comedy, Tyler Perry’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman, a very angry Medea decides to “split up the marital property” for her niece. Medea’s method was taking a chain saw and “splitting” everything down the middle: […]
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