The 5 Worst Mistakes We Make During A Divorce – In the lead-up to a divorce, many people fail to prepare themselves emotionally and focus mainly on the legal side of the process. This, in turn, makes it difficult for them to control their emotions, setting the stage for even well-intentioned partners to make serious mistakes during the divorce process. With that in mind, we now turn to a quick survey of the five worst mistakes we make in a divorce.

Did You Know That U.S. Divorce Rates Rise Immediately After Valentine’s Day? – According to a recent study, the divorce rate in the U.S. typically increases by more than 40 percent in the days following Valentine’s Day. That’s because many U.S. couple use V-Day as a barometer for how well their marriages are—or, in some cases, aren’t—doing. Many spend January thinking about getting a divorce (possibly because of New Year’s resolutions that they made?) and then act accordingly after February 14 is over. If they receive some roses that were purchased at the gas station for $9.99, they get the idea that they’re stuck in a loveless marriage and act accordingly. But, if they get hit with a huge surprise, they’re more prone to do what they can to salvage what’s left of their marriage.