May 2007

Spying During the Divorce

May 29, 2007

I recently came across an ABC News article which discussed a growing trend for people experiencing divorce to hire a detective to spy on the other party.

Summer Vacation Planning Harder for Single Parents

May 29, 2007

Parents Without Partners, and online forum for single parents, recently published an article by Brette McWhorter about how single parents can help keep summer fun, even in the shadow of a divorce. The tips include: Keep summer vacation fun Plan around your given custody time Welcome your child’s friends Make other plans for your child [...]

Pre-Marital Counseling to Waive Fees

May 23, 2007

A proposed Texas bill will waive marriage fees if couples take eight hours worth of couples counseling on how to be better spouses. Those couples who decline the counseling will pay double in marriage license fees. Some conservatives say that this law could add a political aspect to something that should be a personal or [...]

Divorce Hits Harder for Men or Women?

May 22, 2007

Women typically fare less financially than men after divorce. But a new study by Canada’s National Statistical Agency found that men take the separation harder than women. According to the study, men were six times more likely to report an episode of depression than men who remained married, compared to women who were only 3.5 [...]

Job Promotion More Stressful Than Divorce?

May 21, 2007

A recent survey online revealed that climbing up the corporate ladder was more stressful than divorce. Do you agree? The survey also revealed that promotions were more difficult to cope with than even relocation or grieving death.

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