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Is the Bad Economy Increasing or Decreasing the Divorce Rate?

It certainly is an interesting question. I am sure that research will be done on this question in the future, but my guess is that the bad economy will increase the divorce rate eventually. There is the argument that people will not be able to afford a divorce, thereby decreasing the divorce rate. Maybe people will stay in a bad marriage because they know they cannot support themselves with a single income. And what happens if you can’t sell your house? Do you live with your ex-spouse for upwards of six to twelve months post-divorce just because the house hasn’t sold and no one can afford to keep it on their own?

These questions are the same questions plaguing many of the clients I represent and potential clients seeking advice. It is hard to know how long the country will be in this downward spiral, but as long as the housing market struggles, the decision to file for divorce may be a little more difficult.

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Child Support Guidelines – What is Included?: Part 2

The previous post laid out the three different categories of expenses that are included in the basic child support award. Let’s start with an explanation for fixed costs.

Fixed costs - according to the court, fixed costs account for 38% of the child support award. These are costs incurred even when your children are not residing with you., ie: housing and utility costs. This category also includes mortgage interest payments, home equity loan payments, repairs or maintenance on the housing, rent, and miscellaneous household equipment.

Fixed costs will be adjusted when the non-custodial parent is spending at least two overnights per week with the children. Consult with an attorney to find out additional specifics on this category and if the court will consider an adjustment based on extraordinary expenses in this area.

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Domestic Violence – Stalking: Part 3

On a few occasions I have heard people I represent tell me that the situation isn’t that bad, because they are not being hit. They tell me that, eventually, if they ignore the behavior it will simply go away. Well, that may be true in some instances, and ignoring the behavior may be better than feeding into it, however, there are a couple of statistics that may be helpful.
• Each instance of stalking lasts an average of 1.8 years.
• Each instance of stalking lasts an average of 2.2 years if it involves a current or former domestic partner.
According to the statistics the situation will not just go away in many cases. You may need to consult with a professional about your particular situation to help guide you in the right direction.

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Domestic Violence – Stalking: Part 2

Like other types of domestic violence, stalking often escalates into physical encounters and can last for long periods of time if you do not get help to put an end to it. Here’s some more troubling statistics on stalking:
• Women who are stalked by a domestic partner will be physically assaulted by that same person 81% of the time.
• Women who are stalked by a domestic partner will be sexually assaulted by that same person 31% of the time.
Legal professionals can help guide you in the right direction to put an end to the cycle of domestic violence. It is never easy to get out of these types of situations, but with the right advice, you can be on your way to freedom.

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Domestic Violence - Stalking: Part 1

Stalking is against the law in New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10 is the criminal statute for stalking. Here are some interesting statistics from the Stalking Resource Center:
• Over 1 million women and almost 371,000 men are stalked every year in the U.S.
• 1 out of 12 women will be stalked at some point in their lifetime.
• 77% of female victims know their stalker.
• 87% of people who commit stalking offenses are men.
These statistics paint a very serious picture. Stalking is a huge problem and can very easily escalate into a physical situation. Contact your local law enforcement immediately if you have suspect someone is stalking you. With the help of a qualified attorney, you can obtain a restraining order and help put an end to the fear.

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The majority of the law I practice involves helping women through difficult divorces where domestic violence is present. One of the most difficult situations to address is violence against the children present in the home, or while the children are present.

www.endabuse.org is a great website that states some of the staggering statistics on domestic violence and children. Here are a few of them:

• A study of over 6,000 American families showed that 50% of men who frequently abuse their wives also abuse their children.
• Over 50% of women who are victims of domestic violence live have children under the age of 12 living in the home where the violence occurs.
• Somewhere between 3 and 10 million children per year witness some form of domestic violence.

The bottom line is that children who live in homes with an abuser, whether they are being physically harmed or not, will suffer the consequences.

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Domestic Violence – What are the facts?

The sad truth is that 1 out of every 4 women will experience domestic violence in
their lifetime. It is truly an amazing statistic that is staggering. Check out this website to get more statistics on the extent of domestic violence in New Jersey.

More facts on domestic violence

If you are being abused, either physically or emotionally, there are alternatives for you and your children. They are people who can help. The best thing to do is contact your local domestic violence hotline to get more information on how to solve the immediate problem.

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Divorce Statistics: When do Couples remarry?

According to internet sources the median number of years people wait to remarry after their first divorce is about 3.3 years for males and 3.1 years for females.

Only 5% of all marriages reach their 50th anniversary.

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2003 Divorce Statistics

Either Separated or Divorced
43.7% of custodial mothers
56.2% of custodial fathers were either separated or divorced.
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Median age at first divorce: 2003

Males: 30.5
Females: 29

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