BROOKLYN, New York. According to the Atlantic, in 2010, just 20 percent of people between the ages of 18-29 year olds were married. Why? Marriage is changing. Younger married couples don’t ascribe to the same gender roles older married couples may have followed. The Atlantic claims that college educated women and men are transforming marriage into a more egalitarian and feminist ideal, designed to raise children for the knowledge economy. The marriages are focused on investing on their children. And now, more than ever, marriage is more common among the wealthy and educated. There is a gap in who gets—and stays—married.
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Non-Disclosure Agreements and Divorce: What You Need to Know
BROOKLYN, New York. Divorce can sometimes bring the worst of our dirty laundry to light. If you cheated on your partner, if you suffered from an addiction that ruined holidays, or if you performed any other indiscretion during the course of your marriage, all of this could possibly come to light should you take your divorce case to court. This means that in the process of fighting for an appropriate divorce settlement or child custody agreement, you and your partner could reveal private matters that you’d prefer to keep private. Some of these facts could impact your career, personal life, and standing in the community.
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Is Domestic Violence a Predictor of Mass Shootings?
BROOKLYN, New York. The Washington Post reports that if you look at the major instances of mass shootings that have taken place in America over the years, most of the shooters have some history of domestic violence. For example, after 26 people were shot in a mass shooting in Texas, it was later learned that the Air Force had not informed law enforcement about the subject’s domestic violence history. In fact, according to WTOP, the man should not have been permitted to own a gun, given his past domestic violence history. The military may be underreporting instances of domestic violence, creating loopholes for people who should not be able to own guns.
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Abuse, Addiction, and Affairs: When Divorce Keeps You Safe
BROOKLYN, New York. While there is a great deal of literature out there on how you can save your marriage, and while more couples are looking to marriage counseling before choosing to divorce, there still remain situations where divorce may be the best option for all involved. For example, if you fear for your own safety, the safety of your children, or are concerned that your spouse may be damaging your finances, you may want to seek a separation or divorce as soon as possible. At the very least, you’ll want to take steps to protect yourself, your children, and your financial well-being.
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When Annulment Makes More Sense Than Divorce
BROOKLYN, New York. If you are considering divorce in Brooklyn, New York, you may be learning about all the ways you can get divorced. There is no-fault divorce, fault divorce, or annulment. While most divorcing couples will seek either a no-fault divorce or a fault divorce, in some unique situations, an annulment may be the most appropriate option.
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Are Divorce Law Robots on the Horizon?
BROOKLYN, New York. When a 19-year old tech wunderkind’s chat bot went viral, some claimed that it had the potential to change the legal landscape forever. According to TechCrunch, the chat bot offers automated answers to common legal questions. Currently, the bot can help people fill out maternity leave forms, dispute a parking ticket, and address landlord contract violations. However, the company wants to expand the chat bot’s capabilities, possibly expanding into divorce law.
