Trends

Collaborative Divorces on the Rise

Friday, August 24th, 2007 | Trends | No Comments »

Getting a divorce without setting foot in to a courtroom seems to be drawing more and more couples in as collaborative divorces are on the rise. This article I just read discusses the increasing trend and reasons that couples are seeking this method of divorce.

Finding Work Proves Difficult for Divorced Women

Friday, August 17th, 2007 | Divorce, Trends | No Comments »

In a recent article featured in the Boston Globe, the difficult path many divorced women face is shown when they try and get back to the workforce. Often losing their only source of income after divorcing their spouse, these women are finding it harder to get jobs. A startling statistic reveals that 14% of [...]

Divorce Coaching

Monday, June 25th, 2007 | Trends | 1 Comment »

I recently came across some information about a new trend called divorce coaching or parenting consulting.
When couples clash during a divorce proceeding, divorce coaches can help them negotiate the conflict.
I guess this is an attempt to keep families out of court.

Why Divorce Hits Men Harder

Monday, June 4th, 2007 | Research, Trends | No Comments »

In a recent entry I pointed out an article about how some research shows divorce on average hits men harder than women.
A Petersborough Examiner article suggests that flaws in the family court systems and the fact that women are typically favored in custody battles contributes this trend.
Is it still true women are typically [...]

Divorce Rate Hits 27 Year Low

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 | Divorce, Trends | No Comments »

According to an AP article that just came out, U.S. divorce rates are the lowest since 1970. Lee Rosen of Rosen Law Firm is cited in the article…

Deployed Troops Fight for Custody

Monday, May 7th, 2007 | Military, News, Trends | 1 Comment »

A large number of military are finding themselves facing a custody battle after returning from overseas. Apparently service members’ children are being taken away from them after they are deployed.
According to the latest data, some 140,000 single military personal are fighting two wars: one overseas and one at home trying to regain custody of their [...]