Retirement planning is a big piece of the divorce puzzle. It’s important to know what Social Security benefits you’re entitled to so that you can plan for the future. The history of Social Security benefits and Divorce Social Security in the United States refers directly to a lesser known federal Old Age, Survivors and Disability […]
Is divorce contagious? A lot of us have experienced it or at least witnessed it in some way. One neighbor or co-worker decides to get divorced and the next thing you know you’re the last married couple on the block. Or maybe you’re not. The point is, one month you might think that everyone is […]
Great question. YES. Many divorce settlements require the transfer of some amount of funds in an IRA account from one party to the other. Here are our recommended steps for completing the transaction. We suggest this process be started immediately. This way, you may be sure you have control of the assets you fought so […]
Is the divorce rate REALLY 50%? American media has long been interested in divorce rates among our population. Common, yet incorrect, knowledge is that 50% of marriages end in divorce. There are two common data sets used to determine divorce rates. The American Census and the American Community Survey. The Census is taken every ten […]
Let’s take a look. If you’re wondering how much a divorce costs, you’re not alone. In fact, that is probably one of the first things people think of when they contemplate ending their marriage. And for this question…we have a very concrete answer for you: It depends on the situation. Yes, unfortunately each scenario is […]
