It's practically a cliché to say that half of all marriages end in divorce. It's true, but it's also common knowledge. Here's a more interesting statistic: 43 percent of all marriages are the second or the third marriage for either the bride or the groom.On top...
Month: August 2012
How will the IRS handle your divorce? That’s partially up to you
Many divorced people can pinpoint the day they knew their marriage was over. Others might say it took years for the passion to wane. When it comes to taxes, the Internal Revenue Service relies on people to tell them when the marriage officially ended and the divorce...
Texas ponders: Love lovelier 48 years later, 2nd time around?
There's a classic tune that dates back to the days before the Kennedy administration that says that, "Love is lovelier the second time around." Frank Sinatra had a hit with it back in the day. Dallas fans with a hint of seasoning will recall that the song highlights...
What are some divorce rituals in other countries?
Ending a marriage is different for everyone. It can be a painful process, but some couples feel the need to mark the end of their union for the sake of closure. There are actually a lot of different rituals that happen around the world when people divorce, and we...