Anyone who has experienced a divorce--or anyone in the throes of one--knows precisely how stressful it can be. It is a difficult decision to end a marriage, and the challenges only begin with that decision. All of these challenges can lead to a wide array of emotions,...

Divorce is on the rise for couples over 50. Pew Research Center reports the number of gray divorces has almost doubled since 1990. And gray divorce rates significantly surpass the rates of divorce among younger people.  At any age, divorce can have a considerable...

For many, pets are important parts of our lives. Many people even think of their pets as family members. However, the love that people have for their pets can quickly become a significant dispute during a divorce.  Many spouses try to fight for custody of their...

Films and television shows often portray married couples arguing, then suddenly one of them proclaims, "I want a divorce." These forms of media often use that proclamation as a shock factor for both the fictional spouse and the audience. However, stating that someone...