By Karin Johnson Chatfield | Published May 5, 2020 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, divorce rates | Comments Off on Will the U.S. See its Divorce Rate Spike After the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends?
With so many American residents stuck at home with their families, prognosticators have predicted that several months down the road, the country could experience a baby boom and a divorce deluge. Unlike a cozy blizzard that keeps you home from work for a few days, a global pandemic that triggers shelter-in-place orders spreading over multiple Read More
Read MoreDuring a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation Read More
Read MoreGoing through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
Read MoreConsidering divorce? Before you start the process, make sure you know all the facts. It’s easy to buy into the hype that divorce will be an extremely difficult, very long road ahead. But this isn’t always the case. In fact, the right divorce lawyer can help you make this time in your life as quick Read More
Read MoreEven in the best of circumstances, the holidays can be an extremely stressful time. For newly divorce couples, however, this time of year can be especially difficult. In divorce cases where children are involved, managing holiday custody and visitation orders can be hard, and there are a wide range of issues divorced parents may face Read More
Read MoreIf you’re in the beginning stages of initiating a divorce or on the receiving end of divorce papers, one of the first steps you take is hiring a divorce attorney. Before you hire your lawyer, however, you’ll likely schedule an initial consultation. These meetings are extremely informative, so it’s best that you prepare and get Read More
Read MoreDuring a divorce, especially one that is contested, it’s not uncommon for an angry spouse to hide valuable assets in an effort to keep them from being divided during the divorce proceedings. Hiding assets is never a good idea – during the divorce process, both parties will be obligated to disclose their financial information. If Read More
Read MoreWhen life takes a turn, and you find yourself filing for divorce, your only option is to retain the best possible representation that will safeguard what you’re entitled to. The quality of your representation, however, is completely up to you – if you find yourself with substandard legal counsel, you should consider moving forward in Read More
Read MoreBefore walking down the aisle, many couples draft a prenuptial agreement to protect their investments, property, and assets. Contrary to popular belief, prenuptial agreements are not just for the wealthy elite. Regardless of income level, the assets you’ve acquired before and during your marriage are worth protecting. Such agreements not only explicitly specify each spouse’s Read More
Read MoreThe process of getting a divorce is extremely difficult, but perhaps the hardest part is breaking the news to your child. Depending on their age, they may be unable to process the news the same way a reasonable adult would. The manner in which you tell them can significantly impact how they take the news. Read More
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