Overall divorce rates in the United States have gone down in recent decades. The phenomenon of “grey divorce,” however, is a notable exception to this downward trend. This label addresses couples over 55 years old who choose to split up, often after a long marriage...
Family Law
Grey divorce presents unique challenges
Divorce rates have steadily gone down in the last four decades in most age groups. The notable exception is couples who are 55 years old and up – this group continues to see an increase in numbers. Some common reasons for this phenomenon are the longer lifespans we...
Can my ex-spouse move with the kids?
The biggest fear for many who divorce is that they will lose regular contact with their children. A divorce agreement typically includes details about how far away a coparent can move, but if the custodial parent or the parent with custody may still try to move across...
Pandemic fuels divorce rate increase
The pandemic has brought some families closer together literally and figuratively as they shelter at home. However, the stress of the times has been difficult for many others. This is born out in reports of a staggering 34% increase in the number of divorces in the...
Now may be the time to refinance that mortgage
Couples who divorce have to make a long list of decisions during this process, some of which will impact their lives for many years. A decision on where to live certainly qualifies. While the newly single individual may want to make that decision with no input from...
It is best to change passwords during a divorce
There is seemingly an endless number of details that need to be addressed during a divorce, even one that is amicable. Nevertheless, security experts believe it is a mistake for spouses to put off changing all their essential passwords, including those for email and...
Coparenting amid stay at home orders
The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for all of us. Peoples’ lives are in danger, many businesses are closed and Coloradans likely feel a little isolated by the quarantine. The health and economic factors get many of the headlines, but families face other...
Avoid these 3 divorce mistakes to make your divorce easier
Filing for a divorce? If you are, you're like many Americans who have had enough of life the way it is and want to move on to something better. The trouble with divorce is that it's hard to know what to expect, though.While you know that you can separate from someone...
Should you buy duplicate items for your children after divorce?
You and your spouse are getting a divorce, and you know that it could be hard on your kids. They'll be traveling back and forth between houses, and you want to make it easier on them. The only trouble is that you don't trust your spouse with your children's things....
Seeking an annulment? Make sure you have good support
You and your spouse haven't been married long. It's only been a few weeks. You were shocked that in that short period of time, you discovered that they were already cheating and may actually be married to another person.You would prefer not to go through a divorce,...