Getting a divorce is often painful and time-consuming, especially when it’s dragged out over many months. But imagine working out a divorce agreement over the course of 48 hours without any outside distractions. That’s exactly what guests at the DivorceHotel achieve. CEO Jim Halfens developed the idea in the Netherlands … Read More
Couples are more likely to divorce when the wife is promoted to the top job in her field, according to Swedish researchers. The same does not hold true when men receive top promotions at work. The study, “All the Single Ladies: Job Promotions and the Durability of Marriage,” by Olle … Read More
No one likes to deal with long, drawn-out divorce proceedings. To make things smoother for couples, authorities in Manitoba are implementing measures to speed things up in family court so divorces, child custody disputes and other issues are wrapped up sooner rather than later—and are ultimately less expensive. The court … Read More
A study from a Harvard University researcher finds that men who don’t work full-time are more likely to get divorced. Harvard sociology professor Alexandra Killewald examined data from 1968 to 2013 and concluded that “the husband breadwinner norm persists” and “husbands’ lack of full-time employment is associated with a higher … Read More
Few people’s divorces are as expensive as the one between Russian oligarch Farkhad Akhmedov and his ex-wife Tatiana Akhmedova. They are currently battling over a superyacht named Luna, which is valued at nearly $500 million. The yacht features nine decks, two heliports, a spa, and a swimming pool. It requires … Read More
