Though they are celebrities, the relationship of JLO and Marc Anthony can reveal important mistakes to help manage your relationship. Some important things to keep in mind: 1. The couple was married for seven years before heading for divorced. Experts have concluded that most marriages tend to end, or at least go through a difficult […]
Getting married for the second time is certainly different than the first time around. You have new considerations, including a changed income, different assets, and even children as well. A recent article by Rome News-Tribune points out that one should not be afraid of getting married again, even if it means walking down the aisle […]
If you change your name after getting divorced, you have to edit the information on your passport and other forms of identification to reflect the change. A passport name change is quick and simple to do once you know how it’s done. If you would like to change your name by mail, you must be […]
Are some people actually biologically prone to cheating on their spouses? The answer may lie in the correlation between people having ADHD and the rate of divorce. Those with ADHD also report more marital problems than those without the disorder, according to several studies (Barkley, et. Al. 2008; Eakin et. Al. 2004). The authors of […]
Can your friend’s divorce affect your own relationship? Marriage and family experts explain how it can. Jane Greer, Ph.D., a New York City marriage and family therapist explains that seeing a friend go through a divorce can be a rude awakening: she said, “To see a friend who you thought has a solid marriage—to see […]
Affairs usually happen because for one partner “needs are not being met,” according to Marty Miller, a licensed marriage and family counselor in Shreveport. To deal with the affair, he suggests, it is necessary to understand why it happened. The most difficult obstacle in overcoming an affair is to heal the breach of trust. Leesa […]
Though grandparents may step into a family for a variety of reasons, including illness, death or financial problems, grandparents can also be great sources of support for newly divorced parents. And we should definitely thank them for all of their help, as studies have found greater involvement is challenging for them. “It’s this magnified multi-generational […]
Whitney Barry, a recently divorced mother of two children from Beverly Hills, has a clever way of downsizing her closet. Barry consigned some of her designer shoes, cashmere sweaters and handbags for a fashion event called The Divorcee Sale. She says that the event helped her “gain perspective” and learn from her current financial situation. […]
Data detailing the ages of couples may explain recent drops in the divorce rate. According to recent Census data, the average age of newlyweds has been higher: in 1950, the average age of men entering their first marriage was 23 and was 20 for women. Those numbers were 28 and 26, respectively, in 2010. Recent […]
Consider finances before you get hitched to avoid arguments or worries later on. Here are some tips: 1. Create Financial Goals Early On: Think about what you and your soon-to-be spouse truly value in life. What do you want to save up for? What assets do you want to by? Knowing where your priorities lay […]
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