A University of Cambridge study released in February 2011 found that upbeat teens were more likely to divorce than their less-happy peers. Researchers used data from 2,776 teens ages 13-15 who participated in a 1946 British cohort study,hh in which their teachers rated their happiness levels at the time.
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Do you believe in Karma? Or maybe you believe, like some Christians that if you victimize others to get what you want you will eventually become the victim. If it is possible for someone to "reap" what they sow, then I think John Edwards is dealing with a plentiful harvest at the moment.
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Today is Parental Alienation Awareness Day. To help folks understand what Parental Alienation is, it is important they are "aware" of the difference between healthy parental behavior and alienating parental behavior. I can think of no better way of bringing that awareness to my readers than sharing a bit of my Parental Alienation story.
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Americans' well-being differs greatly by marital status, according to data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Americans who are married have the highest levels of well-being (68.8), while those who are divorced (59.7) and, in particular, those who are separated experience the lowest levels of well-being (55.9).
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Hiding money (or other assets) during a divorce is illegal and unethical. Never the less it's much more common than you think. Your spouse may be trying to lower child support and/or alimony payments by hiding assets? Learn to identify the signs and uncover the hidden assets to protect you and your children. Get a FREE report revealing 5 common tactics commonly used to hide assets. Visit Divorce Ammo to get your FREE report now.
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Earlier this year, Heather Armstrong, who writes the wildly popular mommy blog Dooce with her husband Jon, announced that they would be separating. Last week, Maxwell and Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan of Apartment Therapy divulged their separation after nearly 10 years of marriage. In the case of the Armstrongs, Jon left the business; the Gillingham-Ryans have not yet revealed any changes to Apartment Therapy.
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Interesting article over at the Huffington Post divorce section. Laura Campbell, divorce coach and expert shares her belief that initiating a divorce is just as painful as being the one left behind by the initiator. According to Ms. Campbell, " it is no easier for the "initiator" to move forward after divorce and create a new and extraordinary life than it is for the spouse that didn't initiate."
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The tax consequences of separation and divorce can affect a number of areas. If you are separated or newly divorced tax time can be a confusing time. One area in particular is the deduction for dependents. For instance, did you know that, even if your final decree gives you the right to claim your child as a dependent you still need special permission from the IRS?
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Managing and maintaining your credit and credit score during and after divorce can be stressful. It is especially troublesome if you have joint accounts because any financial obligations you have with your spouse will still be in place after the divorce.
...A bill that would establish Covenant Marriages in Alabama is on hold. The Senate Judiciary Committee debated the bill this week, but did not vote on the measure. There is a possibility the bill will come up for vote again after the Senate's spring break.
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