Men who took their wives’ last names

When it comes to marriage, much is still bound by old-world tradition, but for surnames: the times, they are a-changin’. It is assumed a bride will keep her surname or take her husband’s when they marry. But some modern grooms are now choosing to take their partner’s maiden name or create a new one. We [...]

Marriage Better for Men, In Sickness and in Health, Research finds

Despite all the jokes about how men’s health is adversely affected by marriage, having a companion has a positive impact on men’s health. Various researches conducted worldwide conclude that men’s health stabilizes or improves over time if they are happily married.

Woman deceived Man into Marriage, but still entitled to Property – Courts holds

A MAN whose bride did not tell him she had AIDS has lost a battle to have his marriage declared void.

Fatherhood Really Does Mellow Men Down

Men who become fathers for the first time in their late 20s or early 30s seem much less inclined to commit crimes, use tobacco or alcohol.

China Modernizes its Divorce Law to Stamp out Marriage-for-Profit

Since China’s Supreme People’s Court reinterpreted the marriage law, residential property is now no longer to be regarded as jointly owned in the event of a divorce, but will remain the property of the spouse who originally purchased and paid for it.

Money Management after Divorce

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), one in every three marriages ends up in a divorce. In fact in the last few decades, Australians have started to divorce more and marry less. Australia ranks 7th among countries with the highest crude divorce rates, with a crude rate of 2.52 per 1000 people.

Men Gain Weight after Divorce: Researchers claim

According to scientists at Ohio State University (OSU), women are more likely to gain weight after their wedding day, while men pile on the pounds after divorce, with both marital transitions acting as “weight shocks.”

Challenge to Minnesota ban on same-sex marriage: good law, bad politics

Challenge to Minnesota ban on same-sex marriage: good law, bad politics The recent challenge to Minnesota’s ban on same-sex marriage is good law, bad politics. There is little question that the Minnesota Constitution and precedent favor the plaintiffs. But Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s recent appointments to the Supreme Court practically guarantee there will not be a [...]

Etiquette For Fathers-in-law At Weddings – Some Important Tips

During the 19th and 20th century the general practice was that the bride’s father should bear the expenses of the wedding. Anything and everything should be borne by him. This was the practice followed and it was the bride’s father who decided everything. Right from the person his daughter should get married to, the date [...]

Same-sex couples can begin walking down aisles at Staten Island’s Borough Hall

Same-sex couples can begin walking down aisles at Staten Island’s Borough Hall Staten Island AdvanceStaten Island’s Borough HallSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For the first time, same-sex couples today are able to walk down the aisle at Borough Hall in a civil ceremony, much like the ones already provided for marriage.That opportunity came… Read more on [...]