Have you heard that the divorce rate, after rising for so long, has started to drop in the United States? Some studies have shown that it has begun to fall again. When you think about what this means for American culture, you may naturally assume that it means more...
Month: October 2019
Divorce gets easier when you see others do it
Are you thinking of divorce but unsure if you can do it or not? One thing that may influence your thinking is whether or not you have seen other people go through it. These people could be friends or family members. In that sense, some researchers say that divorce is...
Can you avoid false abuse allegations?
You and your ex are not on good terms. You worry that he or she is going to make false allegations of child abuse, perhaps out of spite or perhaps to keep you from seeing the kids. Child abuse is a very serious criminal issue. It can lead to an arrest, jail time, and...
If your spouse tells you this, divorce may be inevitable
When one person asks for a divorce, or at least brings it up for the first time, it's common for the other spouse to wonder if they can save the marriage. They aren't sure that divorce is inevitable yet. They think they can still fix things. That may be true....
Sharing prescription drugs can have legal consequences
You get injured and are prescribed painkillers. You take them for a while, but you heal quickly and stop taking them before you use up the supply -- even though the doctor told you to take them all. You have a friend who asks you if he can have some. He doesn't want...