Two weeks to "flatten the curve" evolved into two years of people sheltering at home as COVID and its variants entered the United States. Feeling trapped inside a dwelling can put stress on any type of relationship. A marriage already seeing cracks pre-pandemic made...
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Finding forgiveness following a gray divorce
A longtime marriage that suddenly ends can create myriad emotions for a spouse caught off guard by the life-changing moment. Many feel betrayed and sad, while others feel more intense feelings of anger and resentment, creating significant conflict that can spread...
Internet infidelity and the damage it does to a marriage
The internet changed the way that people communicated. Mailing a letter was primarily replaced by email. Conversations did not require face-to-face interaction or talking. Today, instant messaging seems to be the rule, not the exception. With the evolution of the new...
Think twice before moving out of family home during divorce
Divorce can be a taxing experience, and continuing to live under the same roof with the spouse you have fallen out with may seem unbearable. During these times of tumult, it is not unusual for one party to opt out of the family home either voluntarily or under duress....
Divorce announcements trending on social media
The tremendous growth of social media has changed the way that the world communicates. Facetime and Zoom have replaced face-to-face interactions. Conversations, from routine to animated, more often take the form of texting and emails. Communicating the birth or gender...
Divorces fueled by a pandemic
An unprecedented pandemic created speculation as to how US residents would react to it. The many conveniences and luxuries would have to be set aside for the “greater good.” Instead of going to a restaurant or flying across the country, people – specifically married...
Post-divorce holiday challenges
The end of their parent's marriage is a traumatic event for children. These innocent bystanders had no say in the life-altering event. Like everyone involved, they feel a sense of loss. In the aftermath, parents have the responsibility to help them heal during and...
Gender’s modern-day role in determining alimony
In a time not long ago, the traditional divorce dynamic saw husbands paying their ex-wives child support and alimony following a marriage ending. Today, that type of marital dissolution transaction is becoming an outdated concept. Women in the workforce occupy more...
Resolving vaccination disputes in family court
Whether the marital dissolution is cooperative or contentious, the divorce process is legally complex and emotionally charged. Whether in the midst of the process or ready to finalize, couples prepare to go their separate ways and start lives under a new dynamic. A...
The impact of gray divorce
The concept of “growing old” has evolved over time. As people live longer and stay active well into their golden years, with some living well into their eighties, they are willing to make significant changes in their lives. That includes ending a marriage. Known as...