When it comes to divorce, child custody, and domestic violence, you are not alone – far from it. Stories of ending marriages, custody battles, and abused love are in the news every day, both on a national level and right here in the greater Seattle area. We can learn a lot from these current events stories, both about Washington law and others who may share similar experiences with you. Below, please read our collection of Bellevue, WA, legal news stories.
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More Evidence: Divorce Affects Men’s Health Another study has found that divorce affects men’s health. Divorced men and unmarried men are significantly more likely to become sick than married men -
Molly Kenny Discusses Pre-Wedding Law on New Day Northwest Seattle divorce attorney Molly Kenny discusses pre-wedding law issues like prenuptial agreements and community property on talk show New Day Northwest. -
U.S. Remarriage Rate Has Dropped 40 Percent in 20 Years New federal data shows that the rate of remarriage in the United States has fallen 40 percent in 20 years, to 29 remarriages out of every 1,000 divorces. -
Antidepressants & Divorce: Study Shows Use Skyrockets Before a Split A Bellevue family lawyer discusses the results of a new study out of Finland that examines the relationship between antidepressants and divorce. -
Family Dynamics and Divorce in Seattle Washington A recent divorce study conducted by sociologists has found a correlation between adults with numerous siblings and a low chance of divorce. -
Summer Vacation May Cause Uptick in Divorce Rates Divorce rates rise in the fall. Researchers now believe that it may be because many couples choose to divorce following their children’s summer vacation. -
Former Seattle Seahawk Leroy Hill Escapes Domestic Violence Charge For the second time in three years, former Seahawk Leroy Hill — now a free agent — is facing legal problems regarding alleged acts of domestic abuse. -
Study: Cost of Divorce Is Major Concern for Splitting Couples A recent survey conducted by legal website Avvo has found that the cost of divorce is a major concern for 53 percent of couples entering the divorce process. -
Divorce Study Links Infant Attachment Issues With Joint Custody A new study conducted by the University of Virginia has found that joint physical custody could harm emotional attachment in infants. -
Study: Top Reasons People Delay Divorce - Courage #1 A new study has found that many people want to divorce but are scared of the future and financial consequences of ending their marriage. Read the details here! -
Seattle’s Divorced Priest: Life After Divorce Can Be Surprising What’s life like after divorce? As one dad of two in Seattle found out, the new chapter in your life can be a surprising and rewarding one. -
High Facebook Use Linked to Divorce in New Study A new study has found that people who check Facebook more often than once an hour report more relationship issues, conflicts, and divorces. -
Study: Divorced & Remarried Fathers More Distant with Kids A new study about divorce and remarriage found that dads who marry after divorce are less likely to have strong relationships with their adult children. -
Study: No-Fault Divorce Laws Prevent Crime & Save Lives A Stanford University study found that no-fault divorce laws prevent domestic abuse, prevent female suicide, and even lower the murder rate. -
Bethenny Frankel, Jason Hoppy Both Want Sole Custody Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy are both fighting for sole custody of their daughter Bryn after initially agreeing to try to have an amicable divorce. -
Depression Linked to Unsupportive Spouses A new University of Michigan study has found that Americans are significantly more likely to suffer from depression if they have a critical spouse. -
Study: Second Marriages More Likely to Last Than First Marriages A new study conducted by the Marriage Foundation has found that second marriages are less likely to end in divorce than first marriages. -
Study: Social Media Communication Hurts Marriage Satisfaction A new study conducted at Oxford University has found that too much social media use is associated with couples who are less satisfied with their relationships. -
Study: Children of Divorced Parents More Likely to Leave Religion A new study has found that children with two religious parents are twice as likely to leave their church if their parents divorce or separate. -
New Study Links Children of Divorce & Cigarette Smoking According to a new study, the children of parents who are divorced or separated are significantly more likely to smoke cigarettes.