Major life decisions such as marriage, divorce and having a child may be subconsciously influenced by how long people believe they will live, according to a Canadian study by Queen’s University.
Psychologists at UCLA have recently carried out a study to find out what commitment to marriage really means. A deeper level of commitment, the psychologists report, is a much better predictor of lower divorce rates and fewer problems in marriage.
Recent research has found that single women are shunning toy-boys for men with experience and are hunting out divorced men to date.
The Court of Appeal has recently presided over a complex child custody case between a gay man and his lesbian ex-wife and partner, reports the Daily Mail.
A recent study from Michigan State University has found that divorce at a younger age hurts people’s health more than divorce later in life.
An extra £20 million will be made available to support separated and separating families as part of the radical overhaul of the Child Maintenance system, Ministers have announced.
Vanessa Bryant, who is currently divorcing American basketball player Kobe Bryant, could be entitled to up to half of the couple's community property, as it has been suggested the couple do not have a prenuptial agreement in place, reports the LA Times.
There has been a rise in the number of people in the over-60 age group getting divorced in the UK, reports the Telegraph. Over a two year period, figures have risen by 4%, taking the number of over-60s granted a divorce to around 11,500 a year.
New research from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) in America shows there is substantial variation in the first-time divorce rate when it is broken down by race and education. There is also evidence that a college degree has a protective effect against divorce among all races.
A recent report from the Institute for American Values has offered concrete recommendations aimed at policy makers for modest ways to reduce unnecessary divorce.
A recent study from America has claimed that the decline in marriage and childbirth rates has contributed to the economic downturn in many of the world's wealthiest nations.
A recent study in Canada set out to gauge people’s thoughts on the impact of divorce, and found that many people underestimate the financial considerations and impact of divorce.
Family law solicitors in the UK have seen a rise in the number of women initiating requests for prenuptial agreements, according to a recent survey.
Politicians in Mexico City have put forward proposals which, if implemented, will mean unhappy marriages can come to an end without the need for divorce, reports the Guardian.
A recent survey has found that the weak U.S. economy is creating difficulties for couples seeking a divorce, and parents trying to abide by child custody arrangements.
A recent study in America has looked into what characteristics allow some people to cope with the emotional strain of a divorce better than others.
A joint initiative has been launched by Beijing's Civil Affairs Bureau and China's post office to try and reduce the rising number of divorces in the country, reports the Telegraph.
According to data from Grant Thornton's 2011 Matrimonial Survey, growing apart was the most common reason given by respondents to explain why couples got divorced.
American celebrity Kim Kardashian and her new husband have signed a prenuptial agreement in order to protect their assets in the event of a divorce, reports the LA Times.
Research from America has found that getting married or divorced can have a dramatic impact on an individual's body weight, especially for those aged over 30.
