‘Divorce lists (by the numbers)’ Archives
9 health benefits of divorce
There are some health benefits to divorce. Here are nine: 1) Lower blood pressure (with less fighting on a daily basis with someone living with you 24/7, your blood pressure is bound to recalibrate post divorce) 2) Reduced stress (what is more stressful than an unhappy marriage?) 3. "Safer" sex (in some instances divorce results in [...]
The 10 most divorce prone cities in the U.S.: Does living near a casino increase your divorce odds?
The Pew Research Center did a study recently that showed that the states with the highest number of divorces are as follows, Nevada, Maine, Montana, Wyoming and Oklahoma. So I wondered what the most divorce-prone cities are? I called up the Pew Research Center but they didn't have the data broken down by city. I thought I'd do my own scientific [...]
10 divorce-related businesses that can rake in $$$: Do you have what it takes?
With the global divorce rate skyrocketing off the charts as we speak, it is not totally illegitimate (though maybe a bit insensitive) to try to capitalize on the trend and make yourself some money. After all, the economic climate around the world is not that tropical and even a part time home-based gig that brings in a few extra bucks a month is [...]
5 tell tale signs your marriage is in jeopardy of ending in divorce
Five tell tale signs that your marriage is broken Either you or your spouse feels genuine contempt for the other. This happens when you just lose respect for a person. Somewhere along the way, they failed to do something that was expected, or did something that was not expected, or said something that was not expected and respect was lost. In [...]
Divorce Recovery: 10 Tips to help you “recover” from your divorce
Susan Pease Gadoua had a nice piece in Psychology Today about recovering from divorce. She offered these 10 tips: Ten Do's for Divorce Recovery1. Ask for help & let help in 2. Talk about your grief with others 3. Get as much information as you can about the divorce process 4. Face each obstacle as it arises 5. Let others know [...]
7 things to know before you sue your divorce attorney
7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SUE YOUR DIVORCE ATTORNEY FOR MALPRACTICE So, you didn't like what your divorce attorney did in your case and you want to sue for damages? Here are seven things to consider: 1. Before you sue, assess the case objectively and figure out if there is a legal basis that is winnable, that you can sue based upon, or [...]
8 ways you can avoid having a nuclear divorce
8 WAYS TO AVOID HAVING A NUCLEAR DIVORCE 1. If you must engage in infidelity, do it discreetly so as not to expose your spouse to global humiliation. 2. Don't pretend to be someone you are not. If you are a womanizer or (what is the opposite of womanizer?) whatever you are, be upfront and truthful. Don't pretend to be sanctimonious and [...]
DIVORCE TIPS: 12 smart things to do with your divorce settlement
12 SMART THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR DIVORCE SETTLEMENT: When I heard that Heather Mills had pretty much blown her multi-million dollar divorce settlement from Paul McCartney, I felt sad for her. But it was also an opportunity for me to explore a post idea I've been toying with, and that is, WHAT TO DO WITH THE MONEY WHEN YOU GET YOUR DIVORCE [...]
Divorce, QDRO’S and retirement income: 5 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW
HERE ARE 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DIVORCE AND QDRO's 1. Generally your retirement income is marital property and if you divorce, to the extent the income was earned, accrued or vested during your marriage you will likely have to share it with your spouse. This includes not just real estate but retirement income as well, specifically [...]
CARRIBEAN: The 6 best Carribean Islands to get your groove back after divorce (and how to get there)
NECKER ISLAND - Billionaire Richard Branson owns this island and he does allow well heeled moneyed tourists to come ashore and explore it for a price. If you have the financial means, why not check this one out as you try to put your failed marriage behind you? It might be just the thing the doctor ordered but forget about bagging Branson. He's [...]
10 reasons to withdraw your divorce petition
So you've already filed the divorce papers but deep down you are waffling a bit. Here are ten reasons to withdraw the damn thing and give your marriage one last courageous go at it. 1. Love can conquer all if you just try a little harder; swallow a bit more pride and you'll see what a big difference it can make. 2. You'll have to start [...]
7 ways to avoid divorce this Valentine’s Day, for chrissakes
7 WAYS TO AVOID DIVORCE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY (for guys) Hey guys, if you want to avoid a speedy divorce this Valentine's here are a few pointers: 1. Try to remember it's Valentines and at least say "Happy Valentine's Day" for chrissakes. 2. Buy her chocolates....or something sweet, for chrissakes. 3. If you must send flowers to the [...]
10 Valentine’s Day coulda/woulda/shouldas of divorced women
It is always refreshing when a woman who's never married is prone to give out marriage advice, isn't it? Well, I do think I am uniquely suited to dispense marriage and relationship advice because I listen to women talk about what went wrong in their relationships and marriages and while I don't know from actual experience what might hold a [...]
What are the top 10 reasons people get divorced?
TOP 10 REASONS PEOPLE GET DIVORCED Here are the top 10 reasons I think people get divorced. This list is not in any particular order. Do you agree or disagree? 1. Financial problems. 2. Sexual incapatibility 3. Adultery 4. Domestic Violence 5. Family conflicts 6. Job loss? 7. Health issues such as weight gain; cancer and [...]
15 cool post-divorce pleasures
15 COOL POST-DIVORCE PLEASURES Divorce may be depressing. But when the dust clears, there may be some pleasures worth celebrating. Here are fifteen off the top of my head: 1) You can eat whatever you want for dinner and you don't have to worry about cooking for someone else who may not think that plain couscous is a meal. 2) You can do [...]
12 reasons to hire a divorce consultant
12 REASONS TO HIRE A DIVORCE CONSULTANT Divorce lawyers probably make the best divorce consultants because of the breadth of their experience dealing with divorce issues, but a divorce consultant is not necessarily a divorce lawyer. Here are 12 reasons to consider hiring a divorce consultant. 1. They understand "divorce" both logically and [...]
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