Posts Categorized: Divorce Statistics

Divorce Lawyer Advice During the Holiday Season

Holiday Season During Divorce The holidays are officially here; shopping for presents, overindulging on sweets, and spending time with family. The stress placed upon us during the holiday season between traveling, entertaining guests, and juggling schedules is enough to cause increased tension between family members. Now imagine having to endure the pain of a divorce while trying to spread holiday cheer to your loved ones.   This summer I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Cassandra Fried...   Read more ...  

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The Five Biggest Mistakes People Make When Getting Divorced

Mistakes-During-Divorce This is a guest blog  by author and journalist Jackie Pilossoph, www.jackiepilossoph.net It’s probably the worst time in your life. You’re mourning the loss of the most serious relationship you’ve ever had in your life. You’re stressed to the hilt about finances. You’re watching your children’s lives in upheaval. And you’re trying to figure out your new life.   When I was going through my divorce, I did some really stupid ...   Read more ...  

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Valentine’s Day Divorce?

Valentine’s Day Divorce Valentine’s Day has always been a holiday filled with cards, roses, and candies, but according to a recent article in The New York Post, divorce filings actually increase this time of year. “Over the past two years we’ve seen an average increase of 40 percent in the number of requests for divorce lawyers around Valentine’s Day, compared to the previous six months,” said Mark Britton, founder and CEO of Avvo.com. “Furthermore, the...   Read more ...  

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Your Divorce Attorney Knows Best

Your Divorce Lawyer Knows Best Contemplating divorce, or going through a divorce, is one of life’s most stressful events. Unfortunately, more than one-half of married couples will experience it. Due to the high rates of divorce, almost everyone going through it knows someone who has been divorced. If you’re in this situation, you might be tempted to ask friends, relatives, co-workers and others for advice and information—but don’t. Ask for comfort and support from this group, and get...   Read more ...  

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Chicago Divorce Lawyers Looks at Changing Divorce Rate

Changes in the Divorce Rate Have you noticed a drop in the divorce rate?   If you feel like there are fewer people filing for divorce, you may be right. The latest Census has brought many new statistics and figures to the world of American families. Among of the most interesting fact (especially to a Chicago divorce lawyer) from the U.S. Census Bureau included a report that divorce rates have been dropping for most age groups since 1996 by an average of 5 percentage points.   The 1980...   Read more ...  

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The Future of Marriage

The Future of Marriage Prince William is getting married, and as was bound to happen, marriage as an institution is getting a lot more press.   Time Magazine had a cover story on the state of marriage in the 21st century.  They reported a lot of interesting statistics that I would like to share with you in case you missed the article. As a Chicago divorce lawyer, the statistics intrigued me.   In 1960, nearly 70% of American adults were married.  Now, only half are.   In 1960, ...   Read more ...  

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