A study published late last month by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research (CRR) shows that many divorcees may have to buckle up and spend an extra few years in the job market or otherwise plan to live on a lot less money in the future. Currently, the CRR's...
Can alimony wage garnishments apply to Social Security?
You know that wages can be garnished to pay alimony. For instance, if your spouse was ordered to pay you $1,500 per month and fails to do so, that money can be taken from his or her paycheck and directed on to you. By working with employers, the government ensures...
In what circumstances are mental illnesses an issue in divorce?
A marriage is often a complex relationship. Many issues affect whether a marriage is successful or whether it is destined for divorce court. Some of these issues include financial instability, infidelity and differing religious beliefs. Another issue that may affect...
Locating noncustodial parents who are in the military
There are times when the military is not able to disclose where a service member is stationed, such as at time of war. There are resources available that may be able to help you locate the noncustodial parent of a child. The Federal Parent Locator Service One of those...
Proposed changes to Florida alimony draw emotional testimony
A bill before Florida lawmakers that would eliminate permanent alimony is drawing strong debate and emotional testimony. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help bring some consistency to determinations of alimony by judges, which now can vary significantly....
Legal saga finally over for elderly Florida couple
A settlement has finally been reached in the case of Zelman vs. Zelman. This case was about the sad decline into dementia of an 87-year-old man who eventually could not recognize his wife of 15 years. The man's children accused his 80-year-old wife of abusing him and...
Florida sees first grandparents’ rights petition filed
A woman and her family have filed for grandparents' rights in Florida in an effort to have visitation with her grandkids. A new law in Florida may help her achieve that goal. Four years ago, the woman's daughter disappeared. Her son-in-law stopped letting the woman...
Complexities of a military divorce require familiarity with laws
Life in the military is hard for the service member and the family of the service member. In some cases, military service can lead to a level of stress that results in a divorce. A military divorce can present some unique challenges that can often require the help of...
How do I get my child support payments?
There are a couple different ways in which you can receive your child support payments. One of the most popular is by direct deposit into a checking or savings account. This allows you to transfer the funds between your accounts, use it with your bank's online bill...
Man not competent to seek divorce, millions of dollars at stake
It is a well-known fact that dementia changes the person it affects. In some cases, those changes are very dramatic. What some people might not realize is that when dementia affects you, it takes away certain abilities you have. One of those abilities is being able to...