Recent studies of divorces in the military indicate that, as of 2017, the overall divorce rate among service members stayed steady at the same rate in 2017. It was the fourth year in a row in which the rate was between 3 and 3.1 percent. This is slightly below the 3.2 percent overall divorce rate in the United States. Data…
When it comes to divorce, it’s important to remain as realistic as possible. There likely will never be a circumstance in which you get everything you want. Divorce is very much a give-and-take sort of process, with a lot of compromising and negotiating required. In fact, an unwillingness to compromise may not be in your best interests. It’s also worth…
As you approach your divorce, you can expect Social Security benefits to be an issue in the asset division process. Even if you’ve never worked under Social Security, there’s still a possibility you can get a share of your former spouse’s retirement benefits if you are 62 or older and if your spouse receives disability or retirement benefits. Below are…
Divorce can lead to you taking a big hit financially. At the very least, you are likely to lose a second source of income, which means you may need to adjust your lifestyle to meet your new financial reality. Below are some steps you can take to begin your financial recovery after a divorce: Don’t procrastinate: Be prepared to make…
If you follow the news, you’ve likely seen reports indicating that the national divorce rate has been dropping steadily over the last couple decades. Between 2008 and 2017, the national divorce rate fell by about 21 percent. That downward trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Many researchers believe that a major cause of this drop is the…
The calendar is about to turn over into a new year, which means many people are trying to come up with some resolutions they can make to better themselves and their lives in the year to come. If you are planning to get divorced, some of these resolutions may very well have to do with that process. Below are a…
The clock is rapidly running out on 2018. As soon as the calendar flips, there will be some significant tax reforms that go into effect due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law in December 2017. As you may have heard, some of these changes to the tax code will have a significant effect on…
The Spring Valley Police Department gave 20 hard-working children in tough situations a special treat for Christmas. Children were given the opportunity to ride in supercars owned by volunteers and sponsors who provided the children with lobster and steak lunches and then a trip to the mall where they were given envelopes of cash and gift certificates for groceries for…
You and your spouse can create your own child custody and visitation schedule during the divorce process, or work with an attorney. This will help you stay out of the court and avoid having a judge make custody-related decisions on your behalf. The following are a few tips to keep in mind that will help you through the process: Know…
On November 18, our office became home to a new work of art — one uniquely dear to my heart, which weaves together seemingly unrelated threads: friends, devout strangers, the personal, the professional. “Everest” is a piece that represents coming together, helping one another and the power of hope. These are themes that are echoed in marriage and divorce —…