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Rodney Atkins Says 'Every Day Is Brighter' Thanks to Fans' Prayers During Divorce

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:22 +0000

The past several months have been quite challenging for Rodney Atkins, as he continues to go through a highly-publicized divorce with his soon-to-be ex-wife, Tammy Jo. Atkins filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage following a late-night argument which ended on a very sour note — with Atkins getting arrested. His wife made serious allegations against him, claiming domestic abuse, though the singer has since been cleared of all charges.

Rodney Atkins Thanks Fans for Support During Divorce

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:00:08 +0000

Since November, Rodney Atkins has been embroiled in a bitter marital dispute that is in the process of ending in a divorce. The country singer was arrested Nov. 21 after his wife called 911 accusing her husband of trying to smother her with a pillow, among other things. The ‘Take a Back Road’ singer was taken into custody and then released on a $2,500 bail and in February was acquitted from the charges.

Young People Aren't Getting Married, Fear Divorce

Allie Vasilakis — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:00:44 +0000

Since the colonial days, marriage has been an important institution in American culture. By a certain age, marriage was not only heeded to, but expected of young couples. However, recently Americans’ views on marriage have changed. A recent study published in the journal Family Relations revealed that American marriage rates are at an all time [...]

Rodney Atkins' Divorce Documents Surface

Billy Dukes — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:00:44 +0000

After his arrest for alleged domestic assault, Rodney Atkins said he was left no choice but to file for divorce from his wife of over 13 years. TMZ has obtained the divorce documents, which include Tammy Atkins’ counter complaint and what both parties are seeking as part of their separation.

Is Kim Kardashian Divorcing Kris Humphries Already?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:00:01 +0000

After a media spectacle of a wedding that took place just over two months ago, TMZ is now reporting that reality star Kim Kardashian will file for divorce from her husband, NBA player Kris Humphries, sometime on Monday. Kardashian has reportedly hired divorce-lawyer-to-the-stars Laura Wasser, whose past client roster includes Britney Spears, Maria Shriver, Angelina [...]

Which States Have the Highest Marriage and Divorce Rates?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:30:06 +0000

The 2009 Census reveals that while couples in western and southern states marry more often, they also divorce at a higher rate than those in other areas of the US.

Andrew Cherlin, a professor of sociology and public policy at Johns Hopkins University, said, “Surprisingly, the south and west, which we think of as more socially conservative, have higher rates of divorce than does the supposedly liberal east. The reason is that young adults in the south and west tend to have less education and marry earlier, both of which lead to a higher risk of divorce.”