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Judge Orders Homeless Dad To Pay

People have different opinions about the homeless. Some are concerned for their well-being. They implore others to help their fellow man – the less fortunate. This was not the case for James Francis Cassidy. James, a forty-two year old homeless man, stood before the Lenawee County Circuit Court and was ordered to get a job. “The obvious question is,” stated Judge Margaret Noe, “who do you think is supporting your children?” Not only was James …

Where Did The Passion Go In The Marriage?

Have you ever noticed that fairy tales and romantic comedies typically end right when the couple gets together? Is it because it’s easier to say “happily ever after” than it is to show it? According to American and European researchers, “…ever after” isn’t that long at all. They tracked 1,761 people who got married and stayed together for 15 years. What they discovered was that newlywed bliss lasted for approximately two years. Two years of …

Child’s Marriage May Be Annulled

In Kuala Lumpur, the marriage between a thirteen-year-old girl and the forty-year-old man accused of raping her, has caused major controversy. Even though they had been having sex after their marriage, the court could annul it under Islamic Family Law in Sabah, citing the consent factor. Reportedly the girl’s father got the court to allow his daughter to marry forty-year-old Riduan Masmud, a restaurant manager, but the court would not give its consent to let …

Viagra vs. Divorce

If sex with your husband is nonexistent but your health insurance records indicate your spouse is taking erectile dysfunction pills like Viagra, chances are he may be cheating. On the other hand, if you can’t keep up in the bedroom since your husband started taking Viagra, you are also at risk. Many fifty and sixty something couples are discovering that “sex enhancing” drugs make them incompatible. In a USA Today article from March 2001, Karen …

Carrie’s Regret About Her Children: “I Regret Leaving You” After The Divorce

SecretRegrets.com is a place to shout to the world the thing you don’t want anyone to know. It is safe and anonymous. That is why Carrie (not her real name) felt comfortable sharing her own regret on this site: I regret leaving without you. No you were not abused, you were not neglected. But he was never the father you deserved. I had to get out, but will you ever understand why you had to …

Keeping the Spark in Your Long Term Marriage

When you first start dating there is non-stop kissing, texting, phone calls just to see how the other person is doing. But things can change 10 or 12 years later. Some couples that have been married for 10 to 15 years have even started taking separate vacations. Maybe it’s time to get back some of that earlier fire. Here are a few things longtime married couples can take from newly dating couples. 1. Holding hands: We …

Divorces Increase After Children Leave the Home

The Institute of Family Studies in Australia has discovered the risk of divorcing after the children leave the home has doubled in a generation. That’s usually after 20 years of marriage. The first 10 years of marriage continue to be the delicate period for most Australian couples, but the latest information points to the new “20-year itch.” The institute’s director Alan Hayes says couples are staying together until the kids leave home. The number of …

Traditional Gender Roles vs. Unconventional Marriage

Traditional gender roles are not the standard they once were. Just watch an episode of AMC’s hit show MAD MEN or any show on the classic TV networks. You’ll see a vast difference between the homes and workplaces of today and yesterday. But for all that has changed, some views on gender roles have remained the same. While going through divorce settlements, women who were the higher wage-earners have been more hesitant to pay spousal …

Are A Few Extra Pounds Enough To Divorce?

There are countless reasons why couples choose to divorce. From lack of communication to lack of money, infidelity isn’t alone. But what about weight gain? Are a few extra pounds a big enough reason to call it quits? New York Magazine interviewed eleven couples in long-term relationships to see how much a thicker waistline truly mattered. The opinions ran the gamut, but they all had one thing in common: staying healthy requires a team effort. For couples …

Top 10 Tips for Traversing the Intersection of Technology and Divorce

The Huffington Post offers us a Top 10 Tips for Traversing the Intersection of Technology and Divorce In descending order: 10. Beware of the iCloud. . . . 9. What’s in your browser history? . . . . 8. The iPad you left at home may still be connected to your iPhone. . . . 7. Location services on your phone or other mobile device can be used to track your whereabouts. . . . …


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