There are many decisions to be made during a divorce. Finances must be separated, custody of children must be assigned and property must be divided. When a divorce is contested, these issues are decided in court. Judges quickly realize that every divorce is unique because individuals place different amounts of value on different assets. One […]
Studies Look At Predictors Of Divorce
The number of divorcees grows larger every year. Last year, the pool grew by more than 800,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A large percentage of our population has experienced divorce, which has caused an increase in the amount of research conducted on the subject. New studies are released all […]
About Divorce And Social Security
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, […]
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 […]
