When long-term marriages come to an end, one or both spouses may be worried about retirement. If one spouse relied on the other for income, he or she may wonder if Social Security benefits will allow them to retire at all. Fortunately, spouses do have the ability to collect on an ex’s Social Security benefits, […]
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Recovering From Divorce
Divorces are hard on people, especially when children are involved or when there are serious disputes. When you are considering a divorce, it is important to think about the recovery process and start to put yourself in a state of mind that will make it possible for you and your children to make a smooth […]
Two Child Custody FAQs
Each state has slightly different child custody laws, which often makes it difficult for people to know exactly how their case will end. There is also a great deal of myth surrounding child custody cases. That is why it is invaluable to hire a divorce attorney who practices all types of family law. At Elliot […]
Friend’s Divorce May Increase
Pew Research Center reports a new study found that divorce could be contagious. After analyzing marriage data from more than 30 years, researchers found that people are about 75 percent more likely to divorce after a friend or family member divorces. Although that number is surprisingly high, many people can appreciate the concept behind that […]
2 Steps NOT To Take
Everyone’s divorce is a little bit different. Marriages end for different reasons, at different times in the couple’s lives, and oftentimes, those involved must divide different kinds of assets. That said, there are some steps to avoid taking before calling a divorce attorney. These common mistakes will make it more difficult to protect your interests […]
Hiring A Divorce Attorney
Divorce is studied continuously to determine if there is a way to predict or prevent it from happening. USA Today reports that new research links the probability of divorce with a spouse’s number of siblings. The study bases its research on 57,061 people. The research determined that the likelihood of divorce decreases by 2 percent […]
