Divorce

Maryland residents who go through divorce often find themselves unpleasantly surprised by the financial effects of divorce. This can be particularly difficult to handle during a contentious or drawn-out divorce, with legal issues like child custody, alimony or child...

Divorce can be difficult and emotionally taxing for everyone involved. Children are especially prone to post-divorce stress, often finding it hard to adjust to their new lives. In some cases, they may even blame themselves for their parents' separation. This makes it...

Not all marriage problems call for separation. In some cases, spouses can settle their differences through open discussion and rekindle their relationship. However, such tactics cannot save every union, with divorce often representing the most sensible and healthy...

Statisticians have historically had difficulty establishing a firm link between divorce and the economy. For instance, many divorce laws favor spouses who earn less than their husbands or wives. One might expect this to prompt more divorces, but the U.S. divorce rate...

Many people associate restraining orders with domestic violence or other similar forms of abuse, but they can also be a useful tool for divorcing couples. Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders, or ATROs, can help a divorce go more smoothly by establishing certain...

Divorce can leave Maryland residents feeling mentally and emotionally drained, but most divorcees eventually decide to re-enter the dating arena following their separation. However, many struggle with the question of when to begin dating again, as a failed relation...

Researchers say that a growing proportion of older couples are seeking divorce. Studies show that the national divorce rate has doubled for couples older than 50 since 1990, rising from about 12.5 percent to approximately 25 percent. Research suggests that in many of...

For many people, divorce represents the possibility of reinvention. Ending a failing marriage allows both parties to pursue new careers, romance and enjoy a less stressful life. However, experts say that making certain changes too quickly can make situations worse for...

The Maryland Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has allowed a same-sex couple to file for divorce, despite the fact that same-sex marriage will not be legal in the state until 2013. The case sparked a national debate on whether states without same-sex...

Contradicting other research regarding the recession and its effects on divorce, a sociologist from the University of Maryland has found that high unemployment and high divorce rates do not appear to be related. The professor's study, entitled "Recession and Divorce...