Category Archives: Family Law
Are Your Adult Kids Freaking Out About Your Divorce?
These days more and more people over the age of 50 are splitting up, and many are discovering the unhappy truth that relationships among adult children can get pretty ugly. What’s going on that makes gray divorce so complicated, and what can be done to mitigate the issues? Higher Divorce Rates for Seniors In… Read More »
You Don’t Need To Suffer Poor Health Impacts Associated With Divorce
Over the years numerous studies have documented the link between divorce and poor health outcomes. Social scientists have noted that the mortality rate is 20 percent higher for people who’ve gone through a divorce than it is for those who are still married. The health impacts of divorce are very real, which is not… Read More »
When Politics Leads To Divorce
Everyone knows that it’s not polite to discuss religion or politics in polite society. In some cases, they are topics to be avoided even if you’re married, unless you’re up for a lot of consternation. The discussions that emanate from these matters—politics in particular, for this discussion—can create some very strong feelings, and can… Read More »
Why Older Couples Choose Divorce
Divorce among older Americans is becoming more and more common. Why would couples that have been married for years—decades, even, decide to divorce? The details differ, but there are usually a handful of basic reasons behind the decision to part ways. The End of a Marriage Infidelity, addiction issues, or domestic violence might prompt… Read More »
When Business Owners Divorce
If divorce is on your mind but you are worried about much more than the marriage itself—it may be because you own a small business, and you don’t know what will become of it in a divorce. You have all kinds of questions: Will you have to share a portion of the business with… Read More »
Senior Women May Qualify For A Social Security Boost
For senior women who divorce, there is some concern that the risk of living in poverty is much higher than it is for widows and other older Americans. In fact, roughly one in five women over the age of 65 who are divorce will find themselves living in poverty. That’s significantly higher than for… Read More »
How To Broach The Topic Of Divorce
Your marriage is tedious and depressing, and you have no desire to even attempt to make it work. Divorce seems like the only option. As much as you’d like to get out, even contemplating the drama and nastiness you could be facing is more than a bit overwhelming. Yes, this is a big deal,… Read More »
Hiding Assets In Divorce
Is there a possibility your spouse might be trying to hide assets in order to double-cross you out of your fair share in a divorce? If so, you truly would benefit from an experienced, tough divorce attorney who will fight for the best outcomes for you. An attorney with the right knowhow can flush… Read More »
Father’s Rights In Divorce
Fathers often feel they are at a huge disadvantage in the midst of a divorce. They believe that no judge would ever limit a mother’s access to her children, but are more than happy to restrict a father’s relationship with his children. The good news is that while that attitude may have been prevalent… Read More »
Women, Infidelity, And Divorce
If you recently discovered that your wife has been unfaithful, it may have come as quite a blow. If she also announced that she would like to divorce, the shock may be intense. In fact, women’s behavior follows a relatively predictable pattern when it comes to infidelity and divorce, and chances are you had… Read More »
