Divorce is a big problem for American couples. According to data reported by DivorceRate.org, first time married couples divorce at a rate of 41%, while second marriages end at a rate of 60%. Those numbers sound scary to many couples considering marriage or who have just tied the knot. However, it is important to realize random forces don’t simply cause nearly half of all marriages to fail. Rather, couples divorce for very specific and common reasons,(and not always the reasons you might think). Below are 8 of the most common reasons for divorce as well as advice for how you can protect your marriage from a similar fate. read more

If you want a smooth and stress-free divorce, it is important to choose a divorce lawyer who understands and does what is best for you. Although it requires much effort and time to find the right lawyer, it is going to be worth it all when the lawyer makes the entire process simpler and less painful. If you are hunting for a suitable attorney and don’t know where to begin, here are a few tips you can use. read more

There is something about the stigma behind a ‘first date’ that can make or break a potential relationship in the making. Certain dating advice may prove to be the game changer. Wealthy men feel an unrivaled amount of pressure to dazzle a new acquaintance in the form of a unique activity or dining at an expensive restaurant and women feel compelled to put extra effort into making a lasting impression via her physical appearance. read more

The process of collaborative divorce focuses on a combined effort on part of both the parties to negotiate on conflicting areas like child custody, access to children, property division, alimony, child support, and management of debts and other liabilities. In this process, the lawyers and the parties work together as a team to reach a consensus, with the help of cooperative strategies and non-adversarial techniques, to avoid the painful and expensive process of litigation. read more