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Why Are Divorces Painful? HighNetWorthDivorces.com Conducts A New Study

During the past few months this author asked approximately 60 people with a mean age of 68 the following question:

What is the most important thing in your life?

Survey participants were instructed to provide a one word answer.

The respondents included adults from a wide range of professions including: several psychologists, technology executives, teachers, a filmmaker, a pharmacist, a social worker, a construction worker, a writer, a professor, several attorneys, a physician, an artist, an advertising executive […]

Close Relationships Very Important: New Research By Jay P. Granat, Ph.D.

During the past few months this author asked approximately 60 people with a mean age of 68 the following question:

What is the most important thing in your life?

Survey participants were instructed to provide a one word answer.

The respondents included adults from a wide range of professions including: several psychologists, technology executives, teachers, a filmmaker, a pharmacist, a social worker, a construction worker, a writer, a professor, several attorneys, a physician, an artist, an advertising executive […]

Addiction And Divorce In America

Addictions Will Increase The Divorce Rate And

The Number Of Divorces In America

Statistics completed from a study at the University Of California and Chapman University and from other studies indicate that couples who struggle with alcohol or drug use are more likely to divorce than couples who do not struggle with alcohol or substance abuse.

While the amount of marriages taking place is about the same among non-users and […]

Divorce Statistics: Should You Get Married Again ? Maybe Not.

According to the US Census Bureau, the divorce rate goes up when people marry for a second or third time.

41 percent of first marriages end in divorce.
60 percent of second marriages end in divorce.
73 percent of third marriages end in divorce.

Interestingly, some years ago, I counseled a couple who had married and remarried each other, (the same person), a total of seven or eight times. This, as you might expect, is very […]

Professional Athletes And Divorce

Over the years, I have counseled a number of athletes who have decided to terminate their marriages.

Several years ago, I was consulted in a divorce matter involving two professional basketball players who had married one another and had several children together.

In this instance, the wife was willing to settle the matter for what seemed to be reasonable terms, according to her lawyer.

The husband, on the other hand, was transforming the divorce process into a contest […]

Twenty Reasons People Seek Marriage Counseling And/Or Legal Advice

Jay P. Granat, Ph.D., LMFT
Psychotherapist, Author, Founder
HighNetWorthDivorces.com, StayInTheZone.com

Several years ago, a journalist asked me for my thoughts on the main reasons couples seek out marriage counseling and/or legal advice.

Here are the most common concerns which clients have presented to me during my more than twenty five years in practice.

It should be noted that many couples who seek out therapists and lawyers are struggling with multiple issues simultaneously.

Communication Problems
Infidelity
Sexual Problems
Substance Abuse
Alcohol Abuse

[…]

Divorce Tips: 20 Good Reasons To Get A Divorce

There are some really good reasons for getting a divorce that you may not have thought about. What are they?

Considering A Divorce? Who Should You Call First?

Besides Reaching Out To The Best Lawyer You Can Find

You May Need To Have Contact With The Following People

During The Course Of Your High Net Worth Divorce

A high net worth divorce can impact many aspects of your life.

It is important to take care of yourself and all your needs as you travel down what can be a bumpy road with a lot of questions, conflict and stressors.

It is a good idea to […]

Before You Divorce Talk To Your Spouse

A divorce can be expensive, time consuming and emotionally painful for you and for your family.

Many couples who are in distress have communication problems.

And some couples can benefit from changing the way they talk to one another in order to improve their relationship.

Here is a newspaper article that appeared in my weekly column some time ago.

Many couples who come to see me for marriage counseling report that they are

having communication problems. These communication problems frequently

involve […]

Dr. Jay Granat Interviews Famous Attorney Barry Slotnick

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Barry Slotnick, the highly respected, New York based lawyer.

Mr. Slotnick has appeared in many major media outlets and has handled some high net worth divorces.

He outlined some great divorce tips for couples who are considering divorce.

In addition to being a believer in the value of prenuptial agreements, he emphasized the importance of recognizing the concept of fairness in the divorce process.

He also shared my viewpoint on the […]

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