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True or false: Better to divorce than have a miserable life.

This blog post is in response to this question: I don’t think it’s bad to get a divorce. I think it’s more unhealthy to have miserable lives. — Ginger Wynn. What are your thoughts on this statement? This statement tries…

Why do people get married only to divorce a few years later?

Why do people get married only to divorce a few years later? Doesn’t really sound like love to me. With the exception of those divorces that take place shortly after a marriage due to abuse, mental illness, fraud, and those…

Can I get an annulment instead of a divorce?

Many people call me asking about whether they can get an annulment instead of a divorce. Their reasons are almost always the same: “I would prefer to say that I am not divorced.” Although the stigma of divorce is not…

Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 49

June 14, 2022

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By Quinton Lister, legal assistant What is the one thing that would help decrease divorce in the United States? I honestly think that commitment to marriage as more than a legal institution would lead to less divorce. As society has…

Is the percentage of married people getting a divorce still about 50%?

June 9, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Law, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Divorce Procedure, Education, Family Law

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Is the percentage of married people getting a divorce still about 50%, or is it now higher? It’s actually a bit less than 50% currently and for the past few years. This is likely not because fewer people are divorcing as it…

Can you go back to your ex-spouse after a divorce?

May 25, 2022

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Yes, there is no law (I know of in any jurisdiction of which I am aware, but check in your jurisdiction to be sure) against a divorced couple resuming a romantic relationship or from remarrying. Utah Family Law, LC |…

Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 45

By Quinton Lister, legal assistant I work for a divorce attorney, but I am not pro divorce. I understand that if there were no divorces I would be “out of a job”, but that still does not mean I have…

How does being a child of divorce change the way you approach marriage?

May 9, 2022

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Children in Divorce, Divorce, Family Law, Parentage

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I saw something on Facebook recently that is applicable here. Two brothers had followed divergent paths into adulthood. One was a lonely alcoholic bum. The other was a successful and respected family man. When asked how he came to his…

What are the most empirically robust factors that predict divorce?

April 22, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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What are the most empirically robust (causal) factors that predict marital dissolution (divorce)? I can give you my guess as to what I believe a rigorous study would reveal based upon my experience as a divorce and family lawyer for…

Why is the Divorce Rate Higher than Ever?

First, the divorce rate is not currently higher than ever. It has been higher in the past. Unfortunately, the reason the divorce rate is declining is likely because fewer people are marrying, not because fewer married people are choosing not…

True or false: Better to divorce than have a miserable life.

March 2, 2022

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Best Interest of the Child, Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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This blog post is in response to this question: I don’t think it’s bad to get a divorce. I think it’s more unhealthy to have miserable lives. — Ginger Wynn. What are your thoughts on this statement? This statement tries to express a…

Is filing for divorce altogether worth it despite the high cost and heavy emotional toll?

August 27, 2021

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Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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There are clearly circumstances that not only justify but may even necessitate a divorce. No one is bound to remain married too someone who threatens one’s life or physical safety with a life or physical safety of one’s children. No one is…

I suspect my husband fathered a child with someone else. Can I challenge our divorce ruling?

If I suspect my ex-husband fathered a child with someone else while we were married, can I challenge our divorce ruling? If, by this question, you mean that you are the wife; and you discovered, after you divorced, that your…

Financial infidelity plagues many households, led by millennials

Guest post: https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/financial-infidelity/ Financial infidelity plagues many households, led by millennials By Ted Rossman Ted Rossman’s Twitter profile Mar. 19, 2021 / 3 min read At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity, this…

Do prenuptial agreements make a wedding/marriage healthier?

Do prenuptial agreements make a wedding/marriage healthier? Make? In all cases? No. Can prenuptial agreements make a wedding and marriage healthier? It is conceivable that some people might find planning for divorce before they have married a comfort to them…

How can I protect my assets before getting married without prenup?

How can I protect my assets before getting married without prenup? Short answer: One option (not a very good one, frankly, but about the best there is under the circumstances as you describe them in your question) is: 1) own…

Can one spouse or the other avoid paying taxes on a joint tax?

Can one spouse or the other avoid paying taxes on a joint tax? Tax law does not require married couples to file joint income tax returns simply by virtue of being married. So there is no such thing as a…

Why doesn’t marriage come with a guarantee?

March 26, 2020

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Alimony and Support, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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Why doesn’t marriage come with a guarantee? It does, in a manner of speaking, but they are guarantees that few are willing to honor or enforce. An example of a guarantee (of sorts*) in divorce is alimony. The idea behind…

Should marriages have sunset clauses?

November 21, 2019

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Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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No. Thank God for marriage. Thank God for nuclear families. The last thing we need is one more to undermine the sanctity of marriage and family. The reason is obvious: Some people may make a mess of their marriages, but…

Solve Your Marriage Money Issues or Pay the Price

August 24, 2019

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Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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A good article I commend to any couple that is having a hard time over money and financial issues: https://moneywise.com/a/10-money-mistakes-that-can-wreck-your-relationship Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277

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