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If previous years are any indication, January will be the busiest month for divorce attorneys during 2014. The Huffington Post reports that January sees so many more divorces than other months that it has been dubbed “divorce month.” You may be wondering, “why January?” Couples who are considering divorce during November and December generally choose […]

Divorces are always more complex than people initially assume, especially when it comes to finances. Couples tend to compartmentalize their finances. One spouse may worry about retirement plans, savings and the like, while the other spouse takes care of credit cards, house payments and monthly expenses. As such, neither spouse may be fully prepared for […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]