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Contested Custody Cases and Divorce

By Lauren H. Kane |

Custody can be one of the most contested issues in a divorce. This is especially true when there are issues of domestic violence, substance abuse, or other matters that could impact the wellbeing of the children. Many people believe that custody matters favor the mother, but that is not strictly true. The court will… Read More »

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The Role of Experts in Child Custody Cases

By Lauren H. Kane |

When the matter of custody is contested, the court will not automatically know what the right thing to do is. All the court knows is that the parents cannot agree to a custody arrangement. They know that the parents are accusing one another of being unfit on some level. Somewhere, there is a truth… Read More »

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Psychologist Weighs in on How to Make the Decision to Divorce

By Lauren H. Kane |

A newer article in Psychology Today discussed how to make the decision to divorce. To be sure, deciding to divorce is no easy choice. It can feel like everything that you’ve built over an extended period of time is now for naught. A dream you once had is now no longer fitting the hopes… Read More »

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Can Your Divorce Improve the Quality of Your Work?

By Lauren H. Kane |

A recent study indicated that a surprisingly high number of people actually saw the quality of their work improve after or during their divorce. This, however, was not the norm. Only 39% of those who responded to the study indicated that their work performance improved while they were going through a divorce. 44% said… Read More »

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“Sudden Wealth” Makes Men Less Likely to Divorce; Women More Likely

By Lauren H. Kane |

Sudden wealth, defined in this space as coming into a lot of money quickly, changes your prospects of divorce and marriage, according to a recent study. However, the impact of sudden wealth hits men and women differently. Men, for example, are much more likely to get married and have children after coming into sudden… Read More »

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Study: Only Children More Likely to Get Divorced

By Lauren H. Kane |

Do you have siblings? Did you know that this decreases your chances of getting a divorce? A recent study indicates that growing up around brothers and sisters actually reduces the chances that you will divorce later in life. Meanwhile, only children appear to be more likely to divorce. In fact, the more siblings you… Read More »

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How Do I Keep My Divorce Out Of Court?

By Lauren H. Kane |

Today, the sheer volume of divorces has made litigation the least favorable option. When divorce was rarer, almost all divorces were litigated on the basis of fault. In fact, you needed to establish fault in order to pursue a divorce. This left some couples in the position of making accusations just to exit a… Read More »

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Why Is Mediation Preferred For Divorce?

By Lauren H. Kane |

With divorce rates as high as they have been over the past few decades, taking pressure off the courts is better than overloading the courts with every divorce. Mediation circumvents the courtroom in favor of a boardroom in which two parties work out their differences under the guidance of a third-party mediator. Mediation is… Read More »

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Divorce Study: Some Become More Productive At Work After A Divorce

By Lauren H. Kane |

Psychologically speaking, divorce creates a lot of upheaval. The upheaval is so significant that it actually changes the way you think. Those under a great deal of stress tend not to look backward or forward, but rather at the road ahead of them. That means focusing on the task at hand. Does this produce… Read More »

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The Impact Of Your Divorce At Work

By Lauren H. Kane |

A recent study sought to determine if Americans going through a divorce suffered at work. As it turns out, some do and some don’t. While some folks report that their divorce has given them renewed focus on their careers, others report that it has hampered their attitude and motivation. It goes without saying that… Read More »

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