Most conversations regarding divorce rate aren't pretty. There will be weddings all over Orange County this spring and summer, and many guests will wonder if the couple will actually be making a lifelong commitment due to the high national and local divorce rates. But how has divorce changed, …
Telling Your Kids
Parents deciding to divorce already jumped through the hurdle of making the decision, but do they have to jump another hurdle of telling their kids why? Paula Hall, psychotherapist who works with the relationship support organization called Relate, says that there are three main factors that should …
The Post-Divorce Rebound
We've all heard of the breakup rebound. No one wants to be "a rebound" and most people think you should stay away from making that type of "mistake." Most divorce experts will tell you to stay away from people you're interested in and refrain from dating or one night stands when you first split. …
The Darkness Before the Dawn
Your marriage is clearly ending. Your relationship is obviously over, and you both agree that divorce or separation is the only option. However, you have children and decide to try to make things as smooth as possible. So you both think that unlike many divorces, yours won't be messy. You'll …
DOMA and Divorce
The greatest impact of the dismissal of California’s Prop 8 and the unconstitutional ruling of DOMA will be on divorce. DOMA, short for Defense of Marriage Act, will actually alleviate divorce proceedings for gay couples by making the process more equitable. Additionally, DOMA will allow gay …
PostNups & DOMA
Postnuptial agreements are increasingly becoming more popular after the dismissal of DOMA. The Supreme Court’s decision to reject the Defense of Marriage Act allowed all the newly married same-sex couples the option of creating prenup and postnup agreements. However, many same-sex couples are …
3 Steps to a Happy Divorce
People spend a lot of time talking about how tobe happy post-divorce. That includes how to move on, date again, co-parent, etc. But what about the time while you're in divorce? Unfortunately divorce can be a long process- sometimes it can take years, God forbid. Here are three easy steps Dr. Lisa …
Why Women Divorce Men
Reasons For Divorce: Popular love and divorce blog Love Counsellor recently reported on why women divorce men. In this century, there are fewer women willing to stick to a lousy marriage because of an underlying sense of insecurity and fear of loneliness. Women are much more likely now to initiate a …
Ten Signs Your Marriage Is In Trouble
Divorce Advice: Is Your Marriage in Trouble? Whether you're on your first marriage or your third, the following signs outlined in a recent HuffPost Divorce article should be red flags. Divorce may be just around the corner if you don't attempt to fix the issues in your relationship. More than 75% …
O. C. ‘Happy Index’ is on the rise
There's a little-known collection of public licensing numbers that insiders at Orange County courts unofficially call our "Happy Index." And, lately, the numbers have been pushing the Index up. Perhaps it's the economy, the Lakers' second championship in a row, or this summer's hot song, …