Alimony is a payment made by one former spouse to the other former spouse following divorce. It is designed to address economic or financial inequity between the former spouses but is a divorce-related topic that can quickly grow contentious. As a result, it is...
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Are happy husbands and unhappy wives really the norm?
The idea that marriages between men and women make the men happy and the women miserable is not true, despite being a well-known "fact." At least that is the conclusion of a scholarly researcher specializing in happiness. According to her understanding of the best...
The 5 biggest strains on a marriage
In a marriage, there are stressors that appear with time. As life changes, you are challenged with different aspects of your life. This can lead to problematic ways of coping with your stressors. Relationships are hard work and require more energy as challenges arise....
A financial cheating study may help marriages and marketers
Nobody has done detailed scientific research on “financial infidelity,” until now. The authors of a major new study even needed to clearly define the problem for the first time. The scholars say many kinds of people might find uses for their work. Some may suffer from...
Genetic testing and how it can affect families
Family secrets have been linked to divorce and marital strain since long before we had direct-to-consumer genetic testing like 23andMe. However, the popularity of these kits has made it easier than ever for people to discover untold stories and mistaken (or hidden)...
Addressing common co-parent conflicts
Co-parenting can be tough, especially after a contentious divorce. Keep in mind, though, that putting in the work to get along with your child's other parent can pay dividends when it comes to raising a happy, healthy kid. Try these tips to get past the most common...