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What Causes Divorce? 8 Common Reasons Marriages End
Whether you’re just curious or thinking of your own marital challenges, here’s a look at what research has to say about the most common causes of divorce.
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In some cases, a divorce may affect one's immigration status. Here are some common questions and answers.
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How to Challenge an Unfair Divorce Settlement
Think your divorce settlement was unfair? In rare cases, the court may agree to reopen it—but only under exceptional circumstances like fraud, coercion, or serious inequity.
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Divorce and Religion: What Different Faiths Say About Ending a Marriage
See what the Bible and various religions say about ending a marriage, and how religious views can factor into decisions around divorce.
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Who Gets the Family Dog or Cat in a Divorce?
You want to keep the family pet as part of your divorce . . . but so does your spouse. Who wins that battle may depend on where you live.
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Gray Divorce: The Essential Guide to Ending a Marriage After 50
Gray divorce brings unique financial, legal, and emotional challenges. Learn how to prepare for ending a marriage after 50.
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6 Strategies for Surviving a High-Conflict Divorce
Signs of a high-conflict divorce include bullying, blaming, and demanding behavior from one or both spouses. Get advice from a divorce coach on how to de-escalate arguments and minimize the fallout.
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Leaving an Abusive Relationship: How to Protect Yourself
Here are some steps to help protect yourself and your children when leaving an abusive relationship.
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Does Spousal Abuse Have Any Effect on a Divorce?
Learn what victims of domestic violence should consider and plan for as they navigate the divorce process.
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What to Do If Your Ex Is Stalking You
Things to know if your ex-spouse (or former significant other) is stalking you.
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Domestic abuse victims can ask the court to issue an order that directs the abuser to refrain from having any contact with the victim or the victim's children.
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Learn about the requirements for establishing a common law marriage and the evidence you’ll need to prove that your relationship qualifies.
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Common Law Marriage in New York
If you and your partner have been living together in New York State for a while without formally tying the knot, your relationship can at least qualify as a common law marriage, right? Probably not.
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If you live in Ohio and you’re in a long-term relationship, you might wonder if it qualifies as a common law marriage. Continue reading to learn more.
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Learn about common law marriage in Texas.
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Changing Your Name—Or Your Child's—After Divorce
Find out whether you can change your or your child's name as part of your divorce.
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Mental Health Issues and Divorce
Mental health issues can be challenging, whether you're the one suffering or the one living with a struggling spouse. Learn about the effects of either spouse's mental illness on divorce.
