Debunking the Frequency of Divorce Myth

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The Truth aout the Divorce rate myth.

Why the Divorce Rate Myth Persists

The idea that half of all marriages fail is part of the long-standing divorce rate myth that continues to mislead couples and policymakers. Fifty percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. A statistic that we have heard time and time again, but is that really true or is it a myth? As it turns out, this is not a true statement, and in face it is all part of the great divorce myth.

In many states lawmakers are seeking changes in the law that would make a no-fault divorce difficult to get. A no-fault divorce is what it sounds like. Either spouse can file for a divorce without having to provide proof that their spouse did anything wrong. Those lawmakers who are pushing for laws to make it more difficult to obtain a divorce feel that making it a no-fault proceeding contributes to a rising divorce rate.… View Full Article → “Debunking the Frequency of Divorce Myth”

Tips for Divorce Lawyers Dealing with Grey Divorce Matters

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Grey Divorce Matters

How Should Divorce Lawyers Tackle Grey Divorce?

More and more couples over age 50 are divorcing these days. Today about one in four people are going through “grey divorces.” I have witnessed this trend expand exponentially over the last 30 plus years.

Assisting divorce clients who are over 50 has some unique challenges. It seems that in the majority of these cases one spouse perceives the divorce request as coming out of “left field”. Most are long term marriages and most often it is the wife who decides she wants out. I have written about this topic previously. Click here to read a blog article I wrote in 2010 with psychotherapist Donna Ferber LPC. LADC, “Sudden Divorce Syndrome: Reality or Myth?”  This 9-year-old post is worth rereading today because it sheds light on some of the challenges individuals over age 50 face post-divorce.

Divorce can certainly be difficult for individuals of any age.… View Full Article → “Tips for Divorce Lawyers Dealing with Grey Divorce Matters”

Grey Divorce and Hidden Assets You Should Know About

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What Is A Grey Divorce? And Who Can Identify Hidden Assets In A Divorce?

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Attorney J. Benjamin Stevens is a highly respected divorce and family law attorney from Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and is a Board Certified Family Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocates. Ben has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, ABA Journal, Law Practice Today, Lawyers USA,  and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. I have to admit that I LOVE Ben’s frequent posts to his blog: https://www.scfamilylaw.com/blog

Here is an example of one such post of Ben’s from February 19, 2018, dealing with the increasing number of divorces of couples over age 50. If this topic interests you, click here to read a blog I posted about it on March 28, 2015, titled ““Grey Divorce: Division of Retirement Assets Disparity.”… View Full Article → “Grey Divorce and Hidden Assets You Should Know About”