Celebrity divorces often make national headlines, but these stories constitute a very small portion of divorce cases. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, 40 percent to 50 percent of Americans will eventually divorce. The divorce rate for second marriages is even higher.
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4 Tips for Helping Children Cope With a Divorce
Research has shown that staying together “for the kids” isn’t always a good idea. Spouses who argue a lot often create a hostile living environment, which is typically worse for their children emotionally than if they were to separate. That doesn’t mean going through a divorce is easy, though.
2 High-Profile TV Stars in the Midst of Divorce
It is obvious that the majority of divorces in the United States take place away from the media spotlight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thousands of Americans are getting divorced each year—for a variety of reasons.
Man Loses Child Custody Battle, Murders Three as a Result
In the United States, thousands of couples divorce each year, making child custody disputes incredibly common. Unfortunately, child custody battles can be destructive and traumatic, and they often end with at least one spouse desperately unhappy with the decision.
4 Signs You Are Ready for Divorce
Filing for divorce is never an easy decision to make. Even in cases when the quality of the marriage has deteriorated, splitting up can be a complex and traumatic time.
3 Financial Tips for Women Planning to Divorce
Going through a divorce is one of the most complex challenges that many adults in the United States will have to face. While divorce statistics are hard to measure 100 percent accurately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims that in 2011, there were more than 800,000 divorces and annulments in 2011.
