Category Archives: Legal Separation
Reasons for a legal separation rather than divorce
We recently read a newspaper article in which an interesting bit of trivia was dissected. Try to think of the names of the only two countries in the world in which divorce is forbidden. Give up? (We did, too.) The first one, the Vatican, is perhaps an obvious choice. The second, the Philippines, is… Read More »
Research: talking through divorce helps
Everyone has had their heart broken. We all share that experience, but we have different ways of dealing with the pain. Some of us retreat into quietness and want time to be alone and reflect on what went wrong and why. Others deal with the end of a relationship by talking to friends and… Read More »
The differences between legal separation and divorce
Legal separation and divorce have distinct meanings in Nevada. Some people choose to legally separate instead of divorcing due to several reasons. People may have religious beliefs that prohibit them from divorcing, while others may wish to separate with the idea they may, through work, be able to eventually reconcile and continue their marital… Read More »
Understanding the role and procedure of separation agreements
Nevada couples who are seeking a divorce may be interested in learning more about separation agreements. These agreements can be very helpful in getting the couple’s understanding of many issues in writing before moving forward with the divorce. When a couple is thinking about divorcing and seeking a legal separation, they may sign an… Read More »
Money mistakes to avoid during divorce
While Nevada individuals might be in a hurry to finalize the divorce process, rushing through the financial aspects of divorce can be costly in the long run. Learning to avoid a few mistakes that individuals sometimes make regarding finances during divorce can make the whole process run more smoothly. One mistake is believing that… Read More »
The relationship between Facebook use and divorce rates
In a prior post, we warned our readers about the problems that social media can create (and make worse) during a divorce or child custody proceedings. While we want to remind our readers of the issues that can come about, we have also found that there is new scientific information suggesting that social media… Read More »
Why more divorcees may consider prenups
If you have noticed the increase in advertisements for Internet dating sites for baby boomers and other older Americans, you are probably not alone. The number of divorces involving older Americans, dubbed “gray divorces” have increased over the last two decades. This means that the number of “gray romances” has also increased. Essentially, more… Read More »
Legal fight brewing between Sherri Shepherd and her husband
Comedian and co-host of “The View” Sherri Shepherd and her husband, Lamar Sally, have announced that they have separated. According to several media accounts, Sally filed for legal separation last week. The pleadings indicate that the couple is expecting a baby boy in July which will be born through a surrogate. Sally and Shepherd… Read More »
Connection found between depression and marital stress
If you ever thought that there was a connection between depression and divorce, you certainly would not be alone. This notion is based on how unhappy people are hard to deal with. Because of this, they ostensibly have a hard time maintaining long-term relationships. According to a recent study conducted at the University of… Read More »
Could Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin be divorcing?
In what is arguably the first major celebrity break up story of the year, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin have announced that they are separating. According to a recent USA Today report, the couple made the news public through Paltrow’s lifestyle website GOOP.com. In a blog post entitled, “Conscious… Read More »