If you're new to my blog, read this first. I'm a committed Christian who started leading Christian divorce recovery groups in Evangelical churches in 1998. I write about...
Research & Documentation
Is Jordan Peterson Right About Women and Divorce? The Data Tells a Bigger Story (Updated 2026)
Is Jordan Peterson Right about Women and Divorce in This Video? UPDATED 2/28/2026 - This post has been updated with the latest happiness figures for married people according to...
10 Grounds for Divorce Recognized by the Puritans (1639–1692)
This table shows every known divorce among the Massachusetts Puritans from 1639 to 1692. Forty divorces are recorded, with columns listing the archival source, date, names of the...
Ask a Paralegal: Divorce Basics for Christians Leaving Destructive Marriages
Divorce Basics: Ask a Paralegal, Laura Hauser This conversation is general information, not legal advice. Family law varies by state, so please talk with an attorney licensed...
Before You Divorce: 22 Legal Questions That Could Save You Time, Money, and Heartache
Every state in the U.S has different laws about divorce. There is no federal divorce law. So it's important to educate yourself about your own jurisdiction's statutes on Marriage...
Is It Best to Stay for the Kids? What 50 Years of Divorce Research Actually Shows
Is It Best to “Stay for the Kids”? What Decades of Research Actually Show 🔍 2026 Research Update: What Helps Kids Most After Divorce Decades of research—including work from...
Free Abuse & Danger Assessments (Christian-Friendly)
Am I Being Abused? Am I in Danger? Free Questionnaires and Assessments Are you wondering whether you’re being abused—or whether this is a typical marriage with normal highs and...
Will I Ever Be Happy Again After Divorce? What the Research Really Shows
Will I Ever Be Happy Again After Divorce? Question: I've heard divorce will destroy me and my kids forever. Is that true? TRUTH: 7 in 10 Christians who divorce state they are...
Will Your Church Support Divorce for Abuse? 48 Christian Denominations Compared
About Me: If you're new to my blog, read this first. I'm a committed Evangelical Christian. I began leading Christian divorce recovery groups in conservative churches in 1998....
Do Evangelicals Shoot Their Own Wounded Divorcees?
Do Evangelicals Shoot Their Own Wounded Divorcees? I’ll never forget sitting in church listening to my beloved pastor preach on marriage. I’d been in church since birth, and in...
What is a Life-Saving Divorce?
What Is a Life-Saving Divorce? Not a Frivolous Exit — It Is A Divorce for Serious Harm The Opposite of “I’m Bored” or “The Grass Is Greener” A life-saving divorce is a divorce...