Is there a connection between divorce and religion? The answer might be yes, but not in the way that readers expect.According to a recent study performed by researchers at two colleges, divorce rates are higher in religiously conservative states. The study...
Month: January 2014
One-third of child support obligations may go unpaid
Parents have a legal obligation to provide for their dependent children, even after a divorce, and even if they are not the custodial parent. Courts recognize this responsibility by approving child support orders.Yet according to a 2011 report prepared by the U.S....
Should postnuptial agreements compensate stay-at-home parents?
Many modern parents prefer to split child-raising responsibilities. With the help of technology, options like telecommuting or adopting an alternative work schedule can help parents work around daycare or school schedules.However, some families choose to have one...
The financial and emotional toll of divorce
Going through a divorce can take a significant emotional toll on anyone. Even if a couple approaches a divorce amicably, the process will inevitably result in change -- and that, in turn, will require time for adjustment.Yet the body is a resilient machine, and...
California woman accused of kidnapping her own children
After more than 18 months apart, two Los Angeles fathers have been reunited with their sons. The mother of both children became the focus of an international manhunt that required the coordinated efforts of the FBI, Interpol and local authorities in Europe. The legal...
