Aug 5, 2014 | Cohabitation, Divorce, Family Law, Marriage, Traditional Family
They call it the “Cohabitation Effect” — study after study performed over the past forty years has found that that living together before marriage leads to a much higher risk of divorce. Some researchers have concluded that the risk of divorce is...
Mar 15, 2014 | Family Law, Gay Marriage, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Traditional Family
As Boomers age and a new generation takes over, public perception of Gay Marriage has undergone a massive change. Today, the gender equality movement is gaining ground and picking up speed. Same-sex marriage has now been legalized in seventeen states, and that number...
Jun 13, 2013 | Cohabitation, Marriage
Couples moving in and living together, outside of marriage, was once frowned upon in our society. Now it is commonplace, and the stigma is long gone. For some, cohabitation is a stepping-stone to marriage. For others, it is an alternative to marriage. The Center for...
May 23, 2013 | Family Law, Father's Rights, Marriage, Mother's Rights, Parenting, Single Fathers, Single Mothers, Single Parenting
It should come as no surprise that fathers can be loving, caring, and nurturing parents – just as mothers were always expected to be.It should come as no surprise that mothers can excel in the business world and be family breadwinners – just as fathers...
Dec 19, 2012 | Custody, Divorce, Gay Marriage, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Transgender Issues
A man and woman file for divorce in Arizona. They have a child, and then two more. The custody of their children becomes a disputed issue. They ask the judge to decide. But the judge refuses. He claims the court does not have jurisdiction. Why? Because Arizona law...
Nov 20, 2010 | Child Support, Cohabitation, Custody, Family Law, Grandparent Rights, Marriage, Spousal Maintenance, Step-Parent Rights
The definition of “Family” is changing. According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, about 29 percent of children under 18 now live with a parent or parents who are unwed or no longer married. This is a five-fold increase from 1960. This...