Although we're happy to report that teen pregnancy has decreased over the past few years, surveys and statistics show that more unwed couples who are cohabiting are having children. CNN.com reports, "between 2006 and 2010, cohabitating couples accounted for 22% of first births, up from 12% in 2002. Of all pre-marital births, nearly half were to cohabitating couples." The … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Should Couples Move In Together Before Marriage?
About a decade ago my brother moved in with his fiance. It was largely an attempt to save money before the wedding, but the idea of two Christians living together without first tying the knot raised some eyebrows. Fast forward to 2012 and the practice of cohabitation before saying "I do" has become commonplace, even among the religious set. In fact, experts estimate that … [Read more...]
“Shacking Up” In Florida Still Illegal – For Now
A Florida lawmaker has plans to repeal an old law that makes cohabitation among unmarried couples a second degree misdemeanor. As the law currently stands, being caught living together while unwed could land you a $500 fine or up to 60 days in jail. What do you think about this … [Read more...]
Census Bureau Reports Divorce Rates Have Fallen Since 1996
A new Census report examines Americans martial patterns and trends and one nugget stood out from the rest - the divorce rate is falling. Yes, really. From the article: A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds divorce rates for most age groups have been dropping since 1996 by an average of about 5 percentage points. One reason that fewer couples landed in divorce … [Read more...]