March, 2013 Articles

Baby Boomer Divorces on the Rise

Divorces among baby boomers are soaring, according to the latest statistics. In 1990, only ten percent of those getting a divorce were over the age of 50. In 2009, that statistic had risen to 25 ...
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Child Custody in South Carolina Divorce

One of the most difficult issues for parents in a divorce is the issue of child custody. Many parents have questions about what custody means and how it will work in the real world once the divorce is ...
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Study Shows Effects of Alcohol on Divorce

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has published a study on the effects of drinking alcohol in divorce. The study involved information collected from close to 20,000 married couples in Norway. ...
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Study Shows When Marriages May Begin to Fail

A British study in which 2,000 married adults were polled about their habits showed a definite end to married bliss. After three years and six months, most of those polled admitted to taking their ...
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How to Make Your Divorce More Affordable

Everyone knows that divorce can be messy, grim, overly stressful, and financially devastating. Why you should have to pay enormous sums for a process that is so upsetting is one question you should ...
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Divorce Effects on Children

For parents, one of the most difficult aspects of divorce is the effect it may have on their children. Every parent wants to protect their child from unnecessary anxiety and insecurity, especially in ...
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Colorado Legislature Considering Repeal of Adultery Laws

In the current Colorado criminal code, adultery and sexual immorality are considered criminal offenses. State legislators are seeking to have these removed from the code arguing that they fall more ...
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Man Suspected of Kidnapping Ex-Wife is Taken into Custody

A 31-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly kidnapping his ex-wife. C.D. was taken into custody recently in connection to the incident which occurred in mid February. C.D.'s ...
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Covenant Marriage in Louisiana

A covenant marriage is a distinct and additional form of marriage for a man and a woman in the state of Louisiana. This type of marriage requires certain steps to be taken and requires the execution ...
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Types of Alimony in Nevada

Alimony, otherwise known as spousal support or maintenance, comes in four varieties in Nevada divorces. It may be ordered to be paid as a lump sum amount but most alimony consists of payments made to ...
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Former Petroleum Company CEO Files for Bankruptcy, Claims $30,000 per Month Alimony and Child Support Liabilities

A former CEO who was accused of insider trading recently filed for personal bankruptcy stating that he owes over $20 million and is unable to keep up with expenses. 51-year-old R.P. owns a mansion in ...
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Local Officials and Community Discuss Same-Sex Marriage Issue

Officials in Palm Desert and surrounding communities have been discussing same-sex marriage issues in light of the upcoming Supreme Court date in late March. The Supreme Court will be hearing ...
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Child Custody Matters in Pennsylvania

Child custody can be a hot issue in a divorce. If the divorcing spouses cannot agree on a custody arrangement, the matter will go to court where a judge will make a decision based on the evidence ...
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Child Custody Issues in Nevada Divorces

The issue of child custody is often one that can be hotly contested between divorcing parents and even parents who have long since been divorced. In Nevada, courts often favor joint custody, wherein ...
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Fault and No-Fault Divorce in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has both fault-based and no-fault divorce laws. Those who are able to work out no-fault divorces are not required to make a court appearance, which will speed up the divorce process, make ...
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The Role of a Pre-Nuptial or Post-Nuptial Agreement during the Division of Property

Couples entering into a marriage may choose to create a pre-nuptial agreement to protect each other and their children. While generally more common in high net-worth situations, pre-nuptials can be ...
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Father Assaults Mother, Sets her on Fire with Child Nearby

Police recently arrested a 27-year-old man who assaulted his girlfriend who is the mother of the child they share together. Reports state that the incident began around 6:45 in the morning when the ...
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