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Is Divorce Contagious?

May 2, 2014

The Pew Research Center recently released a study that seems to indicate divorce is contagious. If your friends get divorced, you are at a higher risk of divorce, according to the sociologists involved. The study followed thousands of people for

5 Ways Divorce Will Benefit Your Child

April 29, 2014

There is much media coverage about the impact of divorce on children. Unfortunately much of this focuses on the negative effects. What you might not realize is that divorce has some positive effects on your child as well.

Getting Your Spouse to Pay Your Attorney’s Fees

April 29, 2014

The financial settlement or judgment in your divorce may include spousal support, child support and equitable distribution of your marital assets. There is another avenue to obtain financial assistance from your spouse. It is possible to agree or to have

Why Your Church May Not Recognize Your Divorce

April 29, 2014

Recently the Pope made headlines when he spoke with a woman married to a man who was divorced. Because her husband’s divorce was not recognized by the Catholic Church (he did not get a religious annulment), she was denied communion.

Co-Parenting When You Can’t Communicate

April 29, 2014

Experts agree that parents who are able to work together and create a co-parenting relationship after their divorce or break up are able to help their children weather the changes best and also find that they manage better themselves. Co-parenting

Working with the Guardian ad litem

April 29, 2014

A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the court to represent your child in your custody case or divorce. These attorneys are given the special role of representing your child’s point of view in the case. Guardians ad litem

Who Gets the House?

April 29, 2014

For many couples, the marital home is one the largest assets in a divorce. And it is often one of the most emotional assets as well. It symbolizes so much. Having to move out of the home that you lived

Regain Control of Your Finances After Divorce

April 29, 2014

A divorce brings big financial changes. Your marital assets and debts are divided by the divorce and you are likely left with fewer financial assets than you had during marriage. Taking the time to regroup can help you take charge

What Is a QDRO?

April 29, 2014

You may have heard the abbreviation QDRO (pronounced “quadro”) mentioned with reference to divorce. A QDRO is a qualified domestic relations order. When you or your spouse has an employer pension plan, you are generally not allowed to transfer the

Gray divorce also knowns as seniors divorce

April 22, 2014

What Is Gray Divorce? Gray divorce or silver splinter is a term referring to the demographic trend of an increasing divorce rate for older “gray-haired couples” in long lasting marriages.  Gray divorce issues  According to Forbes Magazine, “Gray Divorce: Its

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