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Why Do Most Children Live With Their Mother Post-Divorce?

When divorcing couples have children, divorce courts must decide which parents have primary custody of those children following the divorce. Child custody can be a very contentious matter along with divorce assistance to help pay for raising the children. According to a recent Newsweek magazine report, most children live with their mothers following a divorce.

Financial Impacts of a Divorce for a College Graduate

Divorces occur about 50% of the time, according to Divorce Statistics, though no one gets married thinking they will likely divorce. Plus, according to LinkedIn, the divorce rate among college graduates is less than that of noncollege graduates. In fact, the divorce rate is 49% or lower! However, if you are college educated, you face

Characteristics of a Good Divorce Mediator

Divorce mediation is often a requirement for couples going through this process. The divorce mediator’s role is to act as a “go-between” for the divorcing couple and ensure the conversation is productive. According to TIME, about 50% of marriages in the United States have a chance of not divorcing. Alternatively, 50% of marriages will end