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Written by Samirah Hooks The majority of divorces in the U.S. are from people under 50. However, divorce rates have continued to increase rapidly amongst the older population. According to the Pew Research Center, divorce rates among individuals aged 50 and older have doubled since the 1990s. Even more surprising, divorce rates among seniors 65 […]

Getting a divorce can be a stressful decision. Supposing you have not been through anything like this, it may be confusing to hear the different terminology; therefore, it is helpful to understand the jargon used throughout the process. Divorce is not a binary process; several types of divorce result — the different kinds of divorce […]

Pitfalls abound during the divorce process. It’s easy to feel paranoid when every conversation or activity could potentially land you in a world of trouble. Certain behaviors, however, are riskier than others. Awareness is essential; only then can you properly balance the risks and rewards of your new life. Trust the divorce attorneys at Stearns […]

Edited By: Belinda Martin – Associate Attorney One of the first questions you may have is how long a divorce takes if you plan to file for divorce or if your spouse has already decided to file. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to that question. The length of time a divorce takes is dependent […]