The lesbian couple responsible for the filing of a lawsuit against the state of California regarding same-sex marriage has filed for divorce. The women have been deemed advocates in the fight for gay and lesbian civil rights in California.

The lawsuit triggered the downfall of the ban against same-sex marriage. The women, who had dated for 14 years prior to the uplifting of the ban, were among the first couples to officially marry in California.

They have now decided to go their own ways, and are filing for divorce. They don’t want this divorce filing being labeled as a gay divorce, because they believe their divorce is just as normal as everyone else who files for one. The women respect one another and hope to be friends in the future.

Please contact the San Diego divorce lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 if you or someone you know is considering divorce.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the overall divorce rate in the country has dropped by five percent since 1996.

Economic factors may contribute to this decline, because the financial recession may deter some couples from officially divorcing. Divorces can cost a large amount of money for both parties involved.

The state with the highest divorce rate is Maine, with 14 percent. Both New Jersey and New York have the lowest divorce rates in the country, each with 8.5 percent.

If you are seeking more information regarding divorce proceedings, please contact the San Diego divorce lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

A study has just been published in the journal, Social Science & Medicine, that shows a relationship between the age of someone getting divorced and poor health complications.

There were 1,282 participants in the study whose lives were examined for 15 years by sociologists at Michigan State University. Different aspects of their lives were assessed including; age when divorce occurs, health complications and age, and health relating to marriage success. The results determined that the younger someone goes through a divorce, the more likely they are to experience health problems.

The researchers involved in the study think that more resources need to be available to younger individuals in order for them to cope with the terms of divorce. They also suggest that the reason why people can deal with divorce better at an older age is due to their developed managing skills.

If you are considering a divorce, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the San Diego divorce lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

After seven years of marriage and four children, Heidi Klum has decided to separate from Seal and plans on filing for divorce in the near future.

The couple has been inseparable since 2004, when Heidi was pregnant with her first daughter from a previous relationship. Seal stayed by Heidi’s side throughout her pregnancy and even took on father responsibilities for her daughter. They became engaged a year later and their first child together shortly followed. The couple had three children together and in 2009, Seal adopted Heidi’s first child.

Heidi and Seal were constantly portrayed in the media as a loving and doting couple that renewed their wedding vows every single year of their marriage. They were always photographed on family outings and vacations and never had anything bad to say about one another. Heidi, as well as Seal, have both told the media that the separation rumors are true and that they are focusing their efforts on their children at this time.

If you are considering filing for divorce, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the San Diego divorce lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

The fourth marriage for the Irish singer, Sinead O’Connor has come to a close after a mere 18 days. The 45-year-old singer spoke to the media stating that she is aware that they rushed into the marriage after having only dated for three months.

Several family members of her husband, Barry Herridge, had made their opinions of O’Connor very clear and from the beginning that changed their relationship. Certain events that took place on their wedding night made it apparent that their marriage would not be beneficial to either of them.

This will be O’Connor’s fourth divorce. She has four children from relationships she has held in the past.

If you are considering divorce, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the San Diego divorce lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.