Should married couples have a mandatory cooling-off period before they can file for divorce? And if so how long should the cooling off period be? Society desperately needs to reverse…
Not simply because of an affair, no. It is certainly understandable if one desires to divorce a spouse who has committed adultery. The law understands this as well, which is…
Could a prolonged lack of exercise exacerbate anxieties and stress, even cause them to accumulate? Could this ultimately result in increased marital conflict? Is your husband angry and/or aggressive? Exercise…
If that happens, then we will then have taken another step—and a big one—on the road to hell. Although the old joke, “the leading cause of divorce is marriage” may…
First, we need to define what “fight” means. If we define “fight” as arguing, no, I don’t think it’s unhealthy for couples to argue. Again, if by “argue” we mean…
Adults who marry responsibly and have children responsibly are better adults than those who aren’t. There is generally more to them. If you let them, marriage and parenthood cannot help…
Not necessarily. While it may not be common in the U.S.A. for adult married children to live with their parents or their parents to live with their adult married children,…
Probably not. While many divorces arise over money troubles (too little money, which places an unbearable strain on the marriage), money can’t be the primary cause of divorce. Divorce is too often…
Would you as a married person recommend marriage to a younger generation? If, at the very least: you want to be everything God intended you to be; you want all…
What is the point of marriage if the divorce rate is over 50%? I’ll answer your question with analogous questions: What is the point of going into business for yourself…
24. Just kidding. While we can likely all agree that one should not marry too young and that one should not postpone marriage too long, there is no ideal age…
Is it a common thing in a marriage for me to be cleaning up after my husband as if he is just another one of our children? Many men who,…
Did your divorce change the way you think of love, romance and marriage, and how? Those who divorce without good cause, i.e., when there isn’t abuse, cruelty, neglect, abandonment, substance…
What would cause a whole family to abandon one family member if they did nothing wrong? Many possibilities, including, but not necessarily limited to: Mental illness. Mass delusion. Holding opinions…
In your marriage, how did you decide which jobs each of you would be responsible for? We know that we’re a team and need to work together to succeed as…
First, boredom is a part of life, married or not. Don’t worry too much about a little boredom now and then, and don’t waste too much effort on “boredom avoidance.”…
24. Just kidding. While we can likely all agree that one should not marry too young and that one should not postpone marriage too long, there is no ideal age…
No. Here is why: No one should defend a position one knows to be wrong; Even if, arguendo, your spouse were always in the right in every dispute: One may…
Many men who, if their mothers were homemakers, understandably believe that one of a wife’s duties is housekeeping and cleaning up after her family members. Fewer women are homemakers now,…
Question: Do you think married people should be able to get a divorce if one or both sides no longer love the other even if they have a kid/kids, or…
I am a divorce lawyer, but I am not divorced and never have been. Good willing, I never will have cause to be divorced. I have always believed in marriage.…
My disdain for my mother-in-law grows every time I see her. Would you want a divorce from someone you knew disliked your mother? Not necessarily. Maybe your wife doesn't like…
As a divorce lawyer, what is the most ridiculous reason your client filed divorce for? ‘Nothing super weird in my experience. About as ridiculous a “reason” for divorce I’ve been…
A Divorce Lawyer Just Gave Incredibly Powerful Marriage Advice and It's Only 4 Words Long (click the link to access the full article) Inc. Magazine by Jessica Stillman
Ever? Certainly. Always? No. (and remember: though I’m a divorce lawyer, that does not mean I am a raving fan of divorce. I’m not. Rarely does even the “best divorce”…
I’m a divorce lawyer, but I would like respond to your question both as a lawyer and as a spouse. First, if learning your wife wants a divorce comes as…
When did you realize that fighting for your marriage was useless? Many people ask me questions about “my” divorce. I am not divorced, I never have been, and (God willing),…
11 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Divorce By Eric V Copage May 18, 2017, New York Times Common sense suggests that asking the right questions before getting married can…
Keep in mind that there is only so much you can do to prevent divorce. If your spouse wants to divorce, no amount of your effort or will power may…