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I Do, I Do, I Do! How Popular Is Remarriage in the US?
We've all heard that 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce, but do you know what happens after that? For the first time in 2008, the Census Bureau gathered remarriage stats for Americans. It found that 5 percent of people who have ever been married have been married three times or more.
Text and Tunes: Books That Help Children Through Divorce
It's sad when any family falls apart, but the situation is especially difficult when children are involved. If the kids are young, it can be hard to explain how and why mommy and daddy are choosing to separate and what that will mean for everyone involved. When parents are at a loss for words or too pained by their own emotions, picking up a text that caters to children can help.
Should Parents Shield Their Children From Their Dating Life?
Jumping into the dating game after a decade long hiatus may be more terrifying than dipping toes into a pool of starved piranhas. Aging and gravity can take a toll on a woman's body but that's not the toughest part for a widow or a divorcee to handle. Instead, much of the fear rests in a mother's heart of how to introduce a potential boyfriend to her children.
When Partners Get Sick, Women Less Likely to Split
Cementing the stereotypical image of woman as caretaker, a new study shows that a man is seven times more likely than a woman to leave his spouse if she becomes seriously ill.
The study, which included 500 couples coping with illnesses such as cancer or multiple sclerosis (MS), found that of marriages in which the wife was ill, 21 percent ended in divorce while only 3 percent of marriages in which the man was ill ended in divorce. The researchers hypothesized that perhaps men are less able to take on the burdens of maintaining the family and caring for a sick spouse.
Which of Jon Gosselin's Statements Was the Most Shocking?
There's setting the story straight and then there's running one's mouth. Jon Gosselin sat down with Chris Cuomo for a three-hour tell-all, which was condensed into a half hour segment on Primetime: Family Secrets that aired earlier tonight. During their exchange, the father made famous by his family's show, Jon and Kate Plus 8, shed some tears and made statements (including those about his soon-to-be ex-wife, Kate) that raised the eyebrows of loyal viewers.
What Do You Know About US Divorce Rates?
The CDC recently released a study all about divorce rates across the US and it appears that couples in some states are better than others at staying together until death makes them part. Take this quiz to see what you know about divorce in America.
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Should Parents Pay Reduced Child Support in Recession?
Moms and dads may be handed pink slips or have their wages cut, but the price of raising children isn't necessarily cheaper. In this tough economic time more and more non-custodial parents are asking to have their child support payments reduced. A recent report said:
With the economic downturn hitting men harder than women — 9.8 versus 7.5 percent unemployment — and men comprising most noncustodial parents, many dads are finding themselves struggling to make child support payments that were based on incomes they no longer earn.
Do Tell: How Has Divorce Impacted Your Life?
Last week when we discussed the assumption that a mother should get the children when a couple splits, a few of you mentioned your own experiences dealing with divorce.
I've known some people who were really troubled by their parents' breakup, and others who said it was the best thing that ever happened to their family. If your parents divorced, how did it affect you?
Jon and Kate Plus 8: Stay Close or Flee With Opportunity?
Jon and Kate Gosselin may be in the midst of a divorce, but their show will return with new episodes Monday. During the hiatus, the former couple took time to focus on their family and navigate their way through the difficult time. They made it clear that the Gosselin abode was purchased for their eight children and that the parents would rotate turns with the twins and sextuplets.
Why Some Women Give Up Custody of Their Children
No matter how egalitarian people say they are, there's still an assumption that a woman's connection to her children is stronger — and perhaps more sacred — than a man's, and when a couple splits, she should naturally retain custody.
Rebekah Spicuglia understands the stigma of noncustodial motherhood all too well. She got pregnant when she was 18 and started taking classes at community college.
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