The top of the year isn’t the only time divorce filings surge; data suggests March and late summer are also popular windows.

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

The “most important thing for someone going into a divorce to do is to become knowledgeable about their own family finances,” said Reid A. Aronson, a partner at family and matrimonial law firm Aronson ...

There isn’t a single answer to the question of “How much does a divorce cost?” because no two divorce proceedings are alike. The cost of a divorce can vary depending on the complexity of the case, the ...

Tim (not his real name) and his live-in girlfriend come to meet me. Jamie wants to get married, “We’ve been living together for five years and it’s time!” she says. “I have been more than patient, but ...

Divorce: It’s complex, stressful and ripe with negative connotations but it's the reality for hundreds of thousands of couples every year, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.