Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. You should not quit your job to avoid paying alimony, maintenance or ...

They may differ, for instance, in what defines grounds for divorce and what defines separation. And they will govern how long you must be separated before finalizing a divorce, as well as how assets ...

Nearly half of US marriages will end in divorce or separation. A heartbreaking new study adds to the research on the negative health outcomes children of divorce face well into adulthood. Beaunitta V ...

The so-called ‘quiet divorce’ is not a legal concept but seems to be desirable among couples with complex global assets and a ...

The fees and paperwork in these states make divorce harder than it already is. — -- intro: Divorce can take an emotional toll on a family, but the filing and legal process can add another ...

A family riven by divorce or separation could triple the risk of a child developing psoriasis later in life, a new study says. The severe stress caused by such family upheaval might tax a child's ...