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Divorce is a staple of Time’s top 10 marriage stories of 2011
Earlier this month, as part of its annual “Top 10 Everything” list, Time Magazine created a list of its top 10 marriage stories of 2011. A few happy tales made the top 10, such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. But unsurprisingly, many of the top 10 had more to… Read More »
In a difficult economy, divorce may not be an option
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, many American families found themselves under incredible pressure as they struggled to make ends meet, and as a result, marriages began to fracture. Surprisingly, the divorce rate did not increase. Just the opposite happened, actually: the divorce rate dropped. And during what many economists have labeled the… Read More »
Number of married Americans hits record low (2)
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of the steady decline in married adults in Nevada and throughout the U.S. Currently, 51 percent of adults over the age of 17 are married in the U.S., and experts believe that number will only continue to drop in the coming years. The marriage rate has similarly… Read More »
Number of married Americans hits record low (1)
According to a new report from the Pew Research Center, the number of married people in the U.S. has reached an all-time low, and just over half of American adults are currently married. At the same time, the median age of first marriage is the highest it has ever been for both men and… Read More »
Poker champ’s ex-wife appeals Nevada divorce
In the coming weeks, the Nevada Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Luciaetta Ivey, the ex-wife of well-known poker champ Phil Ivey. In her appeal, Luciaetta will allegedly show that her ex-husband had improper communication with the judge who oversaw the couple’s Nevada divorce, which she claims created a conflict of interest that… Read More »
Parents pushed below poverty line by lack of child support
In this dismal economy, it takes very little to push a family that is already on shaky financial ground over the edge into poverty. According to a recent report from the United States Census Bureau, one occurrence that has unfortunately become quite common is responsible for many parents falling below the poverty line in… Read More »
Police retake custody of singer’s son
After a days-long search by law enforcement authorities in multiple states, the 5-year-old son of country singer Mindy McCready is back in the custody of his grandmother. According to police reports, McCready took her son during a court-approved visit late last month. She then reportedly sent text messages to several members of her family… Read More »
Mediation may make divorce more affordable
Recent statistics indicate that the divorce rate has dropped slightly in recent years, which is unusual. Generally, during economic downturns and other stressful times the divorce rate increases as financial difficulties place intense pressure on married couples. But this has not been the case during the most recent recession, and family law experts believe… Read More »
Skier Lindsey Vonn to divorce husband, coach
Earlier this week, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn confirmed that her husband, Thomas filed for divorce last week after four years of marriage. The divorce announcement comes as the ski season is well underway, and it is not known whether Thomas, who formerly played the role of Lindsey’s coach, scheduler, and professional adviser, will… Read More »
Justin Bieber takes paternity test
After being accused of fathering a child during a brief backstage tryst with a fan, pop star Justin Bieber has reportedly taken a paternity test in an effort to establish that he is not the father of the child in question. The results of the test have not yet been reported, but recently released… Read More »