A recent study found that divorce reduces a person’s wealth by 77% or three-quarters. Compared to someone single, being married almost doubles comparative wealth. People who are single have a steady, but slow growth of wealth. People who are married and stayed married showed a sharp increase in wealth of about 4% each year, just as a result of […]
Going through a divorce is different for everyone—but one thing for certain is that it does change your life. For some people it is the end of a nightmare and the chance for a new beginning. But it is sad no matter how you look at it. Getting a divorce is supposed to be as emotionally […]
Studies show that divorce is contagious. You’re more likely to divorce if your friends do. A study done by the Daily Mail found that the break-up of a friend of a friend’s marriage boosts your chances of divorce by a third, calling the effect “divorce clustering.” Break-ups within friendship groups “force couples to start questioning their own […]
No one should get married without having a Prenuptial Agreement in place. A Prenup is an agreement between two people that deals with the financial consequences if their marriage should end. It is used to protect your assets going into the marriage as well as future assets. It also protects you against premarital debts your future spouse may have. Even if you have very […]
Believe it or not—On March 31 and April 1, 2012 in New York City—there is going to be a divorce expo. “Start Over Smart: A Modern Divorce Expo.” This is a trade show that is supposed to educate you on the ways to have a successful divorce. The event will feature experts who “will be available […]
A Bloomberg list ranks getting a divorce in the U.S. according to the following factors: minimum separation period and required separation period; minimum length of residency; minimum waiting period after filing for divorce before the divorce is final; filing fees; and the minimum time from start to finish. According to the list, the top ten worst states to […]
What do you do when your spouse tells you that he or she is gay and wants a divorce? Whether you’ve been married a long time or just a few years, it is devastating. When your spouse tells you that they are gay and no longer want to be married to you, it’s as bad […]