November 2007

All I Want for Christmas is a Divorce

November 30, 2007

Some experts see a spike in divorces just after the holidays. Because its the season where people spend lots of time at home with their families, for some, once the New Year comes around they realize they never want to spend another holiday together with their spouse.

Countries Unite Over Deadbeat Parents

November 27, 2007

Representatives from 68 countries recently came together to finalize the text of a new convention that will help parents seek unpaid child support from former partners or spouses. Margot Bean, Commissioner of the U.S. Office of Child Support Enforcement, believes this ‘comprehensive system’ will help children receive support more rapidly. Among those that supported the [...]

Japanese Women Contemplate Divorce

November 27, 2007

According to a recent survey, 40% of Japanese couples say they talk to their spouse less than 30 minutes each day. The study also revealed that 30% of these couples do not feel they have love in their relationship and more wives than husbands have considered divorce. After a new law went into affect in [...]

Domestic Violence Spikes Over the Holidays

November 15, 2007

Due to economic stress, many experts see a spike in domestic violence incidences around the holidays. They suggest the increase is linked to the fact that people drink more and there is more tension in the household around issues concerning money and family. Experts say that people also tend to be more depressed and generally [...]

Dating After Divorce

November 12, 2007

Anyone who is recently divorced may be wondering when it’s appropriate to bring up their past with future partners. Experts say save your stories from your previous marriage until your new relationship actually becomes serious. According to a Dutch study conducted this year, divorce reduces one’s chances of having a new, successful relationship (slightly more [...]

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