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Why Wives are Unhappy in Marriage: The 5 Most Popular Reasons
Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, and together now at last, they live happily ever after. Sound familiar? This male-centered, tried-and-tested formula has been the basis for many a Hollywood movie or romantic comedy. Do you remember watching Sandy and Danny finally get together before flying away in Greased Lightnin’s convertible?…
Read MoreWhat a New York City Divorce Attorney Would Tell Women About Divorce
The old adage that knowledge is power is true. Educating yourself about the divorce process early will prevent you from making costly mistakes later. If you are considering divorce, give serious thought to making an appointment for an initial legal consultation with an attorney to learn about your obligations and entitlements. Keep in mind that…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Divorce Settlement with a Forensic Accountant
Going through a divorce can feel emotionally exhausting on its own. Once financial concerns enter the picture, things often become even more overwhelming. Questions about assets, debts, income, and what is actually fair can quickly become complicated. This is especially true when one spouse has handled most of the finances throughout the marriage. This is…
Read MoreWhat States Allow Common Law Marriages?
The US states that allow common law marriages can vary from one state to another, so it’s time to give SAS readers the latest update. In this piece, we’ll review what a common law marriage is and which US states accept common law marriage. We’ll also go through the list to give you an idea…
Read MoreDo Stay-at-Home Moms Get Alimony?
Complications always arise in divorce and money negotiations. If you’re one of the 25% of American mothers staying home to raise a family, the financial implications of a split become more complex. Stay-at-home moms will have to plan their financial futures accordingly. If you didn’t have an iron-clad prenuptial agreement in place when you married,…
Read More7 Must-Knows When Divorcing a Narcissist
If you’ve been with a narcissist, you know the pain and self-doubt you used to feel, which is one of their tools—to make you feel like you are imagining things. You watch them in action, the charisma or showmanship that still dazzles others, but you recognize it for the con game you’ve now learned it…
Read MoreWhat are the COVID Divorce Statistics?
Divorce statistics in the US are nothing to make the marriage industry proud. Despite a significant decrease in recent years (most likely because more couples are waiting to marry), divorce still lurks as a postscript to marriage vows. An iffy chance of success, with even worse odds for successive marriages, casts a dim light on…
Read MoreDivorce and Friendships: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Divorce and friendships can be a tricky thing. Divorce brings out the best and the worst in people, yes, but they don’t make it clear enough that this truth applies to not only you and your partner but the people who make up your world—your colleagues, family members, and friends. Divorce makes people curious: what…
Read MoreWhat Not to Do During Divorce: 7 Must Knows
Divorce, like a marriage, takes mapping and maneuvering. There’s a lot of good common sense advice out there about what to do and what not to do during divorce. But as a writer who is forever curious, I sometimes find the don’ts a more appealing research subject. Divorce is a regular occurrence in the US,…
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