While the divorce rate in younger couples has decreased in the past couple of decades, one divorce statistic has risen steadily: “gray divorce.” In 2021, the United States Census Bureau reported the divorce rate for adults between the ages of 55-60 was at a record high of 43%, leaving this age group with the highest […]
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Even if your divorce is amicable, it can still be very stressful. Throughout your divorce, it’s essential to have a divorce attorney that you can trust and depend on to represent your interests throughout the divorce process. Unfortunately, some divorce attorneys don’t live up to this standard. While a good attorney can make the process
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Divorce can be a very emotional time under any circumstances. But not all divorces have to be a long, drawn-out battle. An uncontested divorce can eliminate some of the psychological and financial stress the divorce may cause. An uncontested divorce is the simplest, most cost-effective way to get a divorce. While most people understand the
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Finding a qualified, experienced divorce lawyer is beneficial to the success of your case. It’s vital to have someone who knows the law on your side to fight to protect your interests throughout the divorce process. But some wonder, are you required to hire a local divorce lawyer to represent you? While retaining the services
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When parents divorce, the court may order the noncustodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. Child support payments are to provide financial assistance to the custodial parent when raising the children. And while most parents who pay child support understand why the payments are necessary, they may often wonder how long they
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If you are considering divorce, you may be concerned about the division of marital property, which can be one of the most challenging parts of a divorce. You may think of things such as your family home, other real estate investments, financial accounts, and even retirement accounts. But if a family business is involved, that
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After a divorce, it’s not uncommon for one spouse (the supporting spouse) to be required to provide financial support to the other spouse (the dependent spouse). This financial support is called alimony. The length of time you are required to pay alimony is based on how long the marriage lasted. But one may wonder what
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When you’re getting ready for a child custody battle, making sure to present yourself in the best light possible and showing your commitment to your child’s well-being is vital. Your ex is looking for anything that will prove that you cannot provide a stable relationship with your child. And as social media continues to grow,
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Everyone wants to save money. That’s especially true when you’re going through a divorce. However, trying to save money during your divorce by hiring a cheap divorce lawyer can end up costing you way more in the long run. When it comes to your divorce, you need to employ the services of a divorce lawyer
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It can be very stressful when you’re going through a separation or divorce. But when there are children involved, it can get even more difficult. For the most part, both parents want what’s best for their children. But in the heat of things, when emotions start raging, it can be hard to think clearly, and
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