For many people, just the thought of divorce brings on a lot of fear and concern. You worry about what people will think. You worry about what life will look like when you're single. You worry about the stress of getting through the divorce process itself.
When to modify your parenting plan
During divorce proceedings, it can be a monumental challenge to determine the best time-sharing plan for the children. A good schedule has clear expectations for each parent, and it considers what is most beneficial to the child. Because nothing is ever static, there may come a time when you need to initiate a modification to your current parenting plan.
Money, stress and the odds of divorce
If you have money problems in your marriage, it makes divorce more likely. That's a simple truth that all couples have to face. Money often gets the credit for ending otherwise successful marriages.
Children really do value both parents
Typically, courts these days assume that children should get to see both parents. Even in divorce, both parents should stay involved. That may not mean that child custody gets split up perfectly evenly, but gone are the days when the courts would vastly prefer one parent over the other. They recognize the value in the relationships with both mothers and fathers.
How many same-sex marriages have taken place?
Back in 2015, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) got repealed by the Supreme Court, meaning that same-sex marriage is now legal everywhere. Before, only a select few states had allowed it. This ruling opened the door for marriage everywhere since the states quickly fell in line with the ruling.
