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Research suggests that in about 45% of couples, one or both partners were hopeful that the marriage could be saved. A recent study on the interest in marital reconciliation among divorcing parents revealed men were more hopeful in saving the marriage than women: 1 in 3 men indicated “yes” or “maybe” that their marriage could…

According to Access Atlanta, former NFL player Kordell Stewart has filed for divorce from Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Porsha Stewart. The couple was just shy of reaching the two year mark; they were married on May 21, 2011. Viewers may find the news surprising because Porsha Stewart just recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live…

Part of divorce is determining child custody. Divorcing spouses can meet with a divorce mediator to create a parenting plan that both parents can agree is best for their children. But what happens to a couple’s furry best friend in the event of divorce or break up – is there such a thing as pet…

So you’ve made the decision to move forward with divorce mediation, but your spouse doesn’t want to participate. What are you supposed to do? Well, for starters, think of the reasons why you decided to use divorce mediation. You’ve probably done some research online, talked to friends who’ve been through the divorce mediation process, and…

Some arguments make us feel like we’re trapped in the same conversation again and again. We may try the discussion at different times, in different places, with different words, but essentially it feels like we’re stuck in a hamster wheel going around and around with each other. Sound familiar? This is a situation many couples…

Let’s face it, prenups have a bad rep. The very idea that a couple would interrupt their pre-marital bliss to discuss finances and “what-ifs” seems reprehensible. After all, who would want to take a break from wedding cake tastings and dress shopping to talk about money? More importantly, who would want to risk an argument…

Ever wonder what the difference is between divorce and legal separation? Here are five things that you need to know before you make any decisions: (1) Legal separations take effect immediately. In comparison, California law requires a mandatory waiting period of six months in order to get a divorce. This means that the divorce process…

We’ve all heard of the proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child.” But did you know that it also takes a village to get through a divorce? Divorce is a tough process because while it is emotional and painful, it shouldn’t be rushed. The decisions you make in negotiating your divorce settlement will…

A premarital agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement or “prenup”) is an agreement you and your future spouse enter before marriage that becomes effective upon marriage. There are two types of premarital agreements that couples typically create. The first type of premarital agreement has a default of no community property. You and your future…

In our age of social media, celebrities have to deal with having both their personal and career lives picked apart. As most recently demonstrated by reality TV star Bethenny Frankel’s filing for divorce, celebrity divorces are fodder for the tabloids. Unfortunately, the level of negative attention received from leaked details of a celebrity’s personal life…