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There is no single reason why parents wait until their children are adults to get divorced. In some cases, the parents haven't started having relationship issues until then. Financial issues could play a role. The empty nest could impact the parents' relationship. So,...
So-called 'gray divorces' between senior citizens frequently leave the wives impoverished, according to a study done by sociologists at Bowling Green State University in 2010. The women discover to their chagrin that meager Social Security benefits are insufficient to...
Undoubtedly, you have heard of prenups, which are premarital agreements that determine ahead of time the terms of your divorce, particularly asset division. Creating a prenup comes with the benefits of establishing open communication, securing your financial future...
For some, the military lifestyle is too challenging and leads directly to divorce. This is shown in the divorce rate, which has been on the rise. In 2001, it was at 2.6 percent. By 2011, a decade later and after the military was sent to Afghanistan, it had gone up to...
As a single parent, life is often chaotic and you need to rely on consistency and organization to get through every day. But when less frequent events crop up, such as deciding to relocate -- perhaps to a different state -- you need to be more prepared than ever to...
Either receiving or paying alimony can be a very complex when it comes to how it relates to taxes. It is important to make sure you know what is tax deductible and what you are likely to owe. If you are receiving alimony, this should be taxed as alimony. Similarly, if...
If you are thinking of getting married in Florida, do not forget to think the consequences of divorce. Without a carefully drafted prenuptial agreement in place, you could end up having to split your marital or individually owned assets with your spouse. A prenuptial...
It extremely common for a spouse to be unhappy with the judge's divorce ruling. When this is the case, you always have the right to appeal, but you may wonder whether it is the right thing to do and whether an appeal will be worth your trouble. This blog will offer a...
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a document that concerns a person's pension plan and the relationship it has to one's former spouse after divorce. It is a legal document that instructs the pension plan administrator of how the pension plan shall be...
Divorce over 50 is becoming an increasingly popular trend. "Gray divorce", as many are now calling it, is strongly linked to retirement and perhaps the discontent that comes with it. Being around your spouse 24/7 might not be as appealing as you might think once you...
