Monthly Archives: March 2012

Probability of Divorce is Higher in Financially Distressed Communities

Posted on March 21, 2012

          These data show that a couple’s likelihood of divorce goes up when they live in communities with a high-rate of unemployment, median family income is low, and families live in poverty or receive welfare benefits. … Continue reading →

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Organizations for Professionals Working with Divorcing Famlies

Posted on March 20, 2012

There are many organizations for professionals working with divorcing families.  Here is a list of the organizations for professionals. 

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Parent Coordination Guidelines

Posted on March 20, 2012

“Parent coordination is  a nonadversarial dispute resolution process that is court ordered or agreed on by divorced and separated parents who have an ongoing pattern of high conflict and/or litigation about their children.”  APA, 2012. This is the latest effort … Continue reading →

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New Findings from Divorce Science 2012

Posted on March 19, 2012

There are some very interesting new reports in the study of divorce in 2012. The report by Lavner and Bradbury about “happy newlyweds who divorce” is an excellent analysis of what may be happening in many seemingly happy young couples.  … Continue reading →

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Should US Divorce be easier or harder to obtain?

Posted on March 4, 2012

Over the past 30 years survey researchers have been traking the US public’s attitudes about obtaining a divorce.  From 1974 to 2006 there been very little change in attitudes.  Roughly, about 25% of the public thinks it should be easier … Continue reading →

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