Divorce Regrets For Couples Likely Says Study

Recent Study Say Couples Experience Increased Unhappiness In Their Second Marriage, Have Regrets Over Divorce

divorce regrets studyRecently there has been some publicity of individuals expressing their regrets regarding obtaining their divorce.  A completely anonymous website, known as http://www.secretregrets.com/, allows individuals who have gone through divorce or separation to express their regrets.  This website led to a bestselling book series called “Secret Regrets”.   These expressions of regret occur too often in the divorced world as a recent Utah State University article discusses.

The study examines life after divorce explaining that, frequently, a divorce is just the beginning and what comes next is the hard part: conflicting relations with your ex-spouse; troubles with maintaining normal lives for the children; and a general feeling of unhappiness.  The study even indicates that compared to married individuals, divorced couples experience more unhappiness, higher psychological stress, low self-image, and felt even more alone.

Divorce is certainly not a cure-all to your relationship problems.  Divorce can trade one bad problem for another. No longer do you have to fight over money issues within the household, but now you’re fighting over child support payments or alimony.  Also, divorce is just the legal ending of your marriage, … Read More... “Divorce Regrets For Couples Likely Says Study”

Divorce: Larger the Engagement Ring, the Higher the Divorce Rate?

Do Divorce Rates Increase When People Spend More Money On An Engagement Ring? Study Says Yes!

divorce engagement ringTraditionally, A princess cut, a pear, a round, or an oval?  Should I go to Jared (He went to Jared) or Stafford or Kay, because every kiss begins with Kay, right? How much should I spend?  Can I afford a good engagement ring now or should I wait and save 3 months’ salary?  Am I going to look cheap if I go to an off brand jeweler or use a family heirloom ring?

These are all questions that many men face when deciding when and where to purchase an engagement ring.  It seems like just buying the engagement ring for the “right” reasons alone may no longer suffice. Today, you must get the right ring from the right jeweler, and that ring is normally quite pricey.  The average American couple forked out nearly $4,000 on average for an engagement ring, that doesn’t even include the wedding bands!  (Which average another $1,500!)

The commercialization of love, weddings, and romance has been growing and growing ever since businessmen realized how much people will actually pay to ensure their lasting love. The average price tag in the … Read More... “Divorce: Larger the Engagement Ring, the Higher the Divorce Rate?”

Divorce: Dividing iTune Libraries and Other Digital Assets

What Happens To Your Digital Assets In A Divorce?

Digital Assets Library That Can Be Divided In A Divorce Process Include Kindle, iTunes, Xbox Live, Games, Apps And Other Digitally Downloaded Media

divorce digital assetsTraditionally, when dividing assets in a divorce, each individual looks to their assets obtained during the marriage.  When these assets are identified, the process of dividing those assets up then runs its course.  Today, with the constantly changing technological field, assets are not merely tangible objects anymore.  For example, your iTunes library is not a tangible asset, yet it does have value and you did spend money to amass this library.  Even though this asset is not a house, car, jewelry, or even cash, it’s still considered an “asset.”  It also doesn’t matter which spouse maintained the library, or who actually purchased the digital assets; as long as they were obtained during the marriage, they qualify as “marital assets” which means they’re treated no different than a car or any other tangible asset.

Well, let’s say you share this music library with your spouse.  What happens when you go through the divorce process?  This concept has been somewhat of a grey area due to the relative … Read More... “Divorce: Dividing iTune Libraries and Other Digital Assets”

Bitcoins and Hiding Assets in a Divorce Action

Protect Your Assets – Talk To A Divorce Attorney To Avoid Being Ripped Off By Bitcoins Concealment

bitcoins divorce assets ohioBitcoins are defined as a cryptocurrency and are the first of their kind.  Cryptocurrency is just a fancy term for “encryption” meaning only authorized parties can read it. This essentially allows individuals to store bitcoins without any link to themselves, drastically differing from bank accounts or stocks. Bitcoins, unlike traditional currencies like the US Dollar, aren’t backed by governments and aren’t influenced by monetary policy. This makes bitcoin more like gold than any other currency since its value rests entirely on how much people are willing to pay and how much its users believe in it. Bitcoins are traded from one personal ‘wallet’ to another. A wallet is a small personal database that you store on your computer drive, on your smartphone, on your tablet, or somewhere in the cloud.

Bitcoins came into existence in 2009 when creator Satoshi Nakamoto (which is presumed a pseudonym) launched the network as an “electronic peer-to-peer currency.”  Since the introduction of bitcoins, several other crypto-currencies have emerged. Bitcoin is digital public money that is created by painstaking mathematical computations, and policed by millions of computer users called … Read More... “Bitcoins and Hiding Assets in a Divorce Action”

Divorce During Pendency: Living Separately or Living Together?

Should Couples Live Separately Or Together Through A Divorce Or Dissolution? – List Of Factors Crucial In Each Case

divorce pendencyThe parties agree the marriage is not working; the decision is made by one of the parties to initiate a divorce proceeding.  Do the parties live separately or together during the pendency of a divorce?  There are many factors to be considered:

Finances:  If there is adequate income available to cover the living expenses of two (2) households, it is probably easier and less emotionally draining to live separate and apart while the divorce is taking place.  This arrangement allows each party to experience what it feels like to live alone and to take care of one’s home or apartment without the physical assistance or presence of the other party.  If the money or income is not sufficient to pay for two (2) households, some parties will elect to move in with a relative or friend.

Children:  If there is a child or children, both parties may want to remain in the marital residence or apartment especially if each party is seeking “custody” of the minor child or children.  Even though “abandonment” is not recognized as a cause of action in … Read More... “Divorce During Pendency: Living Separately or Living Together?”

Divorce: Sudden Divorce Syndrome in Ohio

Can Sudden Divorce Syndrome Impact You Both Emotionally And Legally? What You Need To Know

Sudden Divorce Syndrome ohioSudden Divorce Syndrome (SDS) refers to a situation that occurs, most often in a man’s life, where his spouse, without any signs, wants a divorce.  Perhaps the most publicized SDS (Sudden Divorce Syndrome) case involves Mr. Martin Paul.  Mr. Paul discusses how he was nearing retirement, wasn’t having any ill feelings towards his wife, and had even been planning numerous vacation and relaxation events for himself and his wife together.  Unbeknownst to Mr. Paul, his wife had other plans.  She blindsided him when she announced that she wanted a divorce.  Following the completion of the divorce Mr. Paul was devastated. He was unable to cope with the loss of his family and the accusations his wife threw his way.  He overdosed multiple times but each time was able to dial 911 in time.  Mr. Paul now lives overwhelmed with the  memories of his past life and now considers himself a “broken man.”

Martin still loves his wife and was completely unaware of her desires for a divorce.  This quick onset of divorce is referred to as “sudden divorce syndrome” and while you won’t … Read More... “Divorce: Sudden Divorce Syndrome in Ohio”

Divorce: Dividing Property, Assets & Debts in Ohio

Property Division in Ohio Can Be Complicated In Marriage Breakup – Hire A Experienced Divorce Lawyer Early

divorce property marriage ohioDepending upon the issues in a marriage breakup, dividing assets and debts is usually a preliminary topic of conversation.  This can be a complex and lengthy discussion depending upon the nature of the assets, length of the marriage, and title of the property. The first aspect of analyzing how the court may divide property pertains to whether or not the property was acquired before or after the date of marriage. If the property is separate pre-marital property, that property would remain the property of the initial owner and would not be subject to division. In Ohio, property acquired during the term of the marriage is generally divided “equitably”.  While the courts in Ohio strive to create a fair property division, this may not always lead to a 50/50 equal distribution. But, an equal division is presumed to be the starting point. The Court hopes to end up with a decision, that when viewed as a whole, leaves both parties with roughly equal shares of the marital estate.

If a spouse inherits property (or is gifted specific property during the course … Read More... “Divorce: Dividing Property, Assets & Debts in Ohio”

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