"Medical divorce" sounds like something out of a TV show, but it's a real thing. Couples may, in fact, opt for a medical divorce, but not because they're literally sick of each other. The reason, more often than not, is a pragmatic one -- a way to avoid ballooning medical bills and the strain they can put on an otherwise fine marriage.
We've seen our fair share of creative ways to announce the end of a marriage. But in the era of social media, nothing screams "I'm moving on" like a well-crafted divorce announcement on Instagram. And who better to take cues from than the celebrities who have mastered the art of sharing their personal lives with the world?
Here are some tips on how to announce your divorce on Instagram like an A-lister.
In recent years, there has been significant progress made in recognizing and addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, particularly against women. Despite this, many female employees still face a hostile work environment that can negatively impact their career prospects and mental health.
Marriage can be joyful because of the commitment, the love, and the shared bank accounts. But what happens when those shared accounts start to look a little one-sided? When one partner decides to hide their earnings like a squirrel hiding their nuts for the winter? In such cases, divorce settlements become a lot more interesting.
Someone’s divorce is the awkward topic no one wants to bring up, but everyone's dying to know about. Besides family law attorneys, who better to dish out divorce dirt than the queens of heartbreak themselves — women authors.
Whether you're going through a split, thinking about one, or just love a good breakup story, these literary ladies have got you covered.
It’s a known fact that laws are in place to help protect peoples’ safety and livelihood. But did you know that the United States is also home to a long list of weird and wacky animal laws?
In this blog post, we explore some of the strangest fauna-related regulations found across America — and perhaps you can find one or two close to home.
Ali Wong is an actress, standup comic, mother, and soon-to-be divorcee. This comedian extraordinaire is not afraid to tackle the tough issues, and when it comes to relationships, she's got more opinions than a Yelp review. Ms. Wong is not afraid to shake things up and make you laugh at the ups and downs of marriage, motherhood, and everything in between.
Oscar winner and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow seems incapable of staying out of the limelight. Recently, the A-list actress’s skiing accident from seven years ago captured national attention and resulted in an avalanche of legal opinions, a ton of memes, and viral clips from the injury lawsuit that went to trial.
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend who is going through a divorce and found yourself at a loss for words? Well, we can’t relate to that because we often have plenty to say to our clients who consult us for their divorce in Washington State.
Fleishman Is in Trouble is a limited miniseries made for family law attorneys’ binge-watching pleasure. And binge-watch we did. This insightful divorce dramedy has some sharp things to say about marriage, divorce, and child custody issues. The series and the novel it was based on were written by journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner, who skillfully deployed shifting perspectives in telling the tale of a once-happy marriage gone sour.