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TikTok Calls It “Alpine Divorce.” Family Law Courts Call It Something Else.
A recent article from The Guardian highlights the latest viral trend: the “alpine divorce.” One partner leaves the other behind on a hike. Social media treats it like an emerging phenomenon. Relationship experts treats it [...]
“Gray Divorce” & Divorce Over age 50
Rates of “gray divorce” — couples 50 and older — are surging, with divorce among adults 65 and up tripling since the 1990s. A recent New York Times essay by Cathi Hanauer offers a thoughtful [...]
Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation in Whatcom County: What’s the Difference?
Navigating the complexities of divorce can be challenging, especially when deciding between mediation and litigation. For residents of Whatcom County, including Bellingham, understanding these options is crucial for making informed decisions that best suit your [...]
Divorce and the Polycule—in San Juan County
The New York Times recently wrote about how Gen Z is reshaping marriage and divorce, approaching separation with less stigma and more collaboration. And quickness. Here in San Juan County, and in Mount Vernon, Bellingham [...]
Jakob Dylan, in 2005 discussing his parents’ marriage
“My father said it himself many years ago: ‘Husband and wife failed, but mother and father didn't.’ My ethics are high because my parents did a great job.” Jakob Dylan, in 2005 discussing his parents' [...]
Joint Custody By Ada Limón
Joint Custody By Ada Limón Why did I never see it for what it was: abundance. Two families, two different kitchen tables, two sets of rules, two creeks, two highways, two stepparents with their fish [...]