Darn Divorce

Quick, somebody bake a cake!

When a new study comes out showing that Ritalin use doubles in children of divorce, it is easy to assume the very public perception that divorce is always bad for kids. But is it really that simple?
Below, Professor Lisa Strohschein asks the following question: ‘Is it possible that divorce acts as a stressful life event […]

Embarking upon a college career is a rite of passage. It is a foray into the realm of adulthood; it is a time to test the waters intellectually and emotionally, socially and professionally. But new adults are not immediately minted as soon as the dorm room is set up and the parents have waved good-bye. […]

Bill Sears of Billsarena.com being interviewed regarding child custody and shared parenting on The Fox Morning Show With Mike and Juliet, live in New York on Monday May 14. The show was inspired by the political and family ramifications of Alec Baldwin, David Hasselhoff, Brittany Spears and Charlie Sheens custody fights and issues.

People who have experienced a divorce are at a higher risk of depression than those who remain with their spouse, a new study indicated.
The study revealed divorced men were six times more likely to report a episode of depression, while women who underwent marital break-ups were three times more likely to do […]

Fewer and fewer married couples are getting divorced nowadays. Some reports say the U.S. is seeing the lowest number of divorces in almost 40 years. But, some people say marriages are just as unstable as ever.
On the surface of it, this is good news, right? According to the Associated Press, divorce rates are at their […]

If a woman suddenly starts working longer hours, it could be a telltale sign that her marriage is on the rocks.
Women whose marriages are collapsing will clock up an average of 283 hours a year - or six hours per working week - more than those who are in stable, happy relationships, according to a […]

Check out the percentages of marriages that end up in divorce from countries around the world (courtesy of Wikipedia).
A surprising 1st place goes to Sweden (unfortunately followed by good old Uncle Sam), while an even more surprising last place can be awarded with honor to the 1.2 billion people of India.
Which brings me to the […]

Recent studies show that single women have a life expectancy of 1.4 years longer than those who are married!
The reason? Married women usually have children, household chores and more stress in their lives which can ultimately shorten their life!!!
Who knew??

Credit to le divorce for the following post:
The New York Times published a story last week about how 51% of American women are now living without a spouse:
William H. Frey, a demographer with the Brookings Institution, a research group in Washington, described the shift as “a clear tipping point, reflecting the culmination of post-1960 trends […]