Divorce

While divorce is often stressful for separating couples in Maryland and elsewhere, it can be even more difficult for children. Children whose parents are undergoing divorce can feel confused, angry, guilty and depressed, making it important for parents to make the...

In an update on a subject previously covered by this blog, Maryland's Court of Appeals heard a case involving a lesbian couple seeking a divorce in the state. The women were married in a state that allows same-sex marriage, but filed for divorce in Maryland in 2010. A...

A pair of divorce mediators who are also mother and daughter recently held an expo designed to help single individuals deal with the struggles of divorce. They say the idea for a divorce expo came to them after attending a similar event in France. Although such expos...

The Maryland Court of Appeals will hear the case of a same-sex couple that has requested a no-contest divorce. Courts in the state have thus far refused to grant the women a divorce. The couple was wed in a nearby jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage. After...

According to a new government study, couples in Maryland and across the country who live together before getting married do not necessarily face the increased chance of divorce they once had. The lead researcher behind the study explained that cohabitation before...

In a recent development in a divorce saga that this blog has previously reported on, a number of protesters and activists have called upon the chairman of the United States House Ways and Means Committee to push his employee to grant his wife a "get," also known as a...

Critics and supporters of same-sex marriage legislation in Maryland and elsewhere have long argued over the consequences of such laws on divorce, with some fearing it could raise divorce rates. According to data from the National Vital Statistics System at the Centers...

According to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau, divorce rates across the country are gradually falling. In fact, the average rate of divorce has decreased by approximately 5 percent since 1996. The Census Bureau officials behind the report say that the costly...

A concept being called the "Divorce Hotel" has been introduced in another country, designed to help divorcing couples end their marriages quickly and without many of the hassles commonly associated with divorce. While such an idea differs significantly from anything...

A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive shows that almost 50 percent of divorced individuals wish they had signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married, with 44 percent of single individuals saying they would want such an agreement in place before...