Author: Christopher Miller
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$1.3 Billion British Estate Hangs on Whether Parties Ever Married
Read more: $1.3 Billion British Estate Hangs on Whether Parties Ever MarriedIt goes without saying that to be able to divorce, a couple must first be married. However, whether a couple actually married is not always a simple answer–especially when a marital estate…
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation Claims
Read more: North Carolina Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation ClaimsNorth Carolina is just one of seven states that continues to recognize so-called “heart balm” lawsuits, including alienation of affection and criminal conversation. In its recent decision in the case Maleck v.…
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Sesame Street Attempts to Help Children Understand “Blended Families”
Read more: Sesame Street Attempts to Help Children Understand “Blended Families”Sesame Street has long been a staple in many American households. The long-running PBS show is known for its puppet characters that offer lessons on math, spelling, and childhood development. This educational…
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Divorce Rates by Occupation
Read more: Divorce Rates by OccupationIn a prior blog post, we found it was a myth that half of all marriages end in divorce, despite the general public perception. While the divorce rate is a regular topic…
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Divorce Numbers in Mecklenburg County are Down While Marriages are Up
Read more: Divorce Numbers in Mecklenburg County are Down While Marriages are UpIn recently published data for the year 2015 (the most recent year for which data is available) there were 3,338 divorces in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina which is down significantly from 2013…
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Divorce Couple Continues Family Portraits with Son
Read more: Divorce Couple Continues Family Portraits with SonDivorce is undoubtedly a difficult process for any family, especially those with children, but there are ways to lessen the impact. Whether it’s ensuring civil communication between the parents or presenting a…
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Who Gets the Family Pet After Divorce?
Read more: Who Gets the Family Pet After Divorce?Pets are often an integral part of a family and during a separation and divorce, many wonder what happens to those animals. Whether a separating couple has children or not, many people…
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Swedish Hotel Provides Refunds for Divorce Couples
Read more: Swedish Hotel Provides Refunds for Divorce CouplesMany hotels advertise promotional rates but a Swedish hotel chain now offers an unusual promotion – if you divorce within one year of staying at one of their property, your stay is…
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Study Finds Link Between Appearance and Likelihood for Divorce
Read more: Study Finds Link Between Appearance and Likelihood for DivorceA new study by Harvard researchers found that the more physically attractive a person is, the more likely they are to be divorced or have shorter romantic relationships. The study titled “Attractiveness…
