Filing for Divorce Before or After the Holidays: What You Need to Know

Filing for Divorce Before or After the Holidays: What You Need to Know

Editorial credit: Zamrznuti tonovi / shutterstock.com The decision to file for divorce is never easy, and the timing can be especially challenging when the holidays are approaching. Whether you’re considering filing before or after the festive season, understanding the legal, emotional, and financial implications can help you make an informed decision. In this article, we’ll […]

The Tax Issue of Innocent Spouse Relief: Retroactivity and Implications

The Tax Issue of Innocent Spouse Relief: Retroactivity and Implications

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: sirtravelalot/ shutterstock.com  The tax system in the United States recognizes the potential for inequity when one spouse bears undue liability for tax understatements or penalties caused by the other spouse. To address such situations, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers Innocent Spouse Relief, a provision that shields an […]

The Reality of Divorce: Why Do Half of All Marriages End? Is It Because of “Falling Out of Love”?

The Reality of Divorce: Why Do Half of All Marriages End? Is It Because of “Falling Out of Love”?

By 311divorce.com | Editorial Credit: Prostockstudio /shutterstock.com  Divorce is a reality that affects nearly half of all marriages. The common statistic, “one out of two marriages ends in divorce,” has been quoted for decades. While this number has fluctuated over time, and recent trends indicate a decline in divorce rates, the reality remains that many […]

The End of Relationships: Understanding the Impact and Finding Healing

The End of Relationships: Understanding the Impact and Finding Healing

By 311 Divorce | Editorial Credit: Dragana Gordic / shutterstock.com The end of a relationship, regardless of its duration or intensity, can be a profound and transformative experience. Whether it’s a decades-long marriage or a brief but passionate affair, the conclusion of a relationship often brings about significant emotional and psychological shifts. Understanding these impacts […]

How Can I Cope with Divorce as a Christian?

How Can I Cope with Divorce as a Christian?

By Mary Campbell Divorce is a complex and emotional experience. There is an assumption that Christian marriages stand the test of time, are resilient, and are unlikely to end in divorce. However, recent studies have revealed that the percentage of Christian marriages that end in divorce is astonishingly high. According to data from the Centers for […]

Hail Women Everywhere Doing Everything

Hail Women Everywhere Doing Everything

I am proud to be a citizen of a country which has been in the forefront of not just agitating for better for women but advancing and elevating them. From the formation of the first political party, the Barbados Labour Party, (BLP), to this day, with a particular push as a result of the Tom […]

What is Black Love Today?

In a special collaboration between Modern Love and Black History, Continued, we gathered stories that illuminate how Black people live, and love, in this moment.

What is Black Love Today?

By Veronica Chambers, NY Times When we invited readers — as well as renowned writers such as Staceyann Chin, Mahogany Browne and Damon Young — to respond to the question “What is Black love today?” we were moved by the strength, resilience and diversity of the stories they told us. To love, or be loved, […]