March

  • Divorce & Social Security

    Although anyone over 50 probably knows that the Social Security Administration sends out annual statements that can assist pre-retirees in estimating their benefits in the future, very few are aware how divorce and re-marriage can affect those resources and knowing the laws surrounding... Read More

  • Divorce Wars TV
    The CNBC television network is set to cash in on the public’s fascination with the spectacle of divorce among the rich and famous. Well, maybe just the rich in this instance, as the new documentary scheduled to air at the end of March this year doesn’t really deal with... Read More

  • Advocating Children's Rights

    As the divorce rate in the United States continues to climb, so does the amount of damage to the most innocent members of the family, the children. Many of the legal issues and debates surrounding a divorce focus on the rights of the adults, and overlook what might be happening to... Read More

  • Single Parenting After Divorce

    Suddenly discovering that you are a rookie single parent after a divorce can be a stressful situation. Not only do you no longer have the same financial security as when married, you no longer have the emotional support either. However, it might help to remember that you are not alone in... Read More

  • Kids with Two Homes

    With divorce rates soaring, many parents are faced with the obstacle of deciding who will get custody of their child. Fortunately there are several different custody options available, and today most parents at least have the opportunity to remain in an active role in their child’s... Read More

  • Who Will Get the House?

    In almost all divorce situations, the family home will be considered community property. Under the law, each spouse has a 50% interest in community property. This equation makes determining who receives the house in a divorce a complicated mathematical and legal equation. When there are... Read More

  • What are Court Orders?

    When proceeding with a divorce, many arrangements must be made between the spouses. If husband and wife are unable to negotiate an agreement about the children, bills, and/or other issues, a court order can be used to split financial responsibilities until the divorce becomes finalized.... Read More

  • State Divorce Forms

    The old saying about marriage has always been that it's easy to get into, but difficult to get out of. That is true for a number of reasons, most of them having to do with all of the work that goes into preparing for a divorce. Unfortunately, you can't just wake up one day and decide to... Read More

  • The Squeaky Wheel: Divorce from a Child's Perspective
    According to The Child Advocate, "Divorce is an intensely stressful experience for all children, regardless of age or developmental level; many children are inadequately prepared for the impending divorce by their parents." Award-winning author Robert Kimmel Smith takes a close... Read More

  • Court Clerks Sued for Collecting Illegal Fees in Divorce Cases
    TAMPA, Fla., March 25 -- The Clerks of the Circuit Court have been charging and collecting illegal filing fees in divorce cases throughout the state, according to a class action lawsuit filed today in Hillsborough County. Thousands of cases have been affected and over one million dollars... Read More

  • 43 Million Is Not Enough
    Marie Douglas-David, a 36-year-old Swedish countess says $43 million isn't enough of a divorce settlement. She wants $100 million from her 67-year-old husband  of only six years, George David. David, Chairman of United Technologies Corp, is worth an estimated $300 million but his... Read More

  • Teens, Relationships, and Marriage
    The news that Bristol Palin and her fiance Levi Johnston have broken off their engagement once again focuses national attention on teens' expectations about marriage when there is a pregnancy, the proportion of teens who get married after having a child, and the viability of teen... Read More

  • Gay Activists Call for Immediate Response Following Decision on Prop 8
    "Win or lose, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community & our allies must respond immediately to the forthcoming California Supreme Court decision on whether to invalidate Proposition 8," says veteran activist Robin Tyler, who, with her wife, Diane Olson,... Read More

  • Dating Abuse Affects One in Five Teens
    Studies show that one in five teenagers in a serious dating relationship reports being physically abused by their partner. This issue is so serious that several states have passed laws specifically addressing teen dating abuse. Hazelden Publishing, the leading publisher of evidence-based... Read More

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