Financial Support
Divorce, Social Security and Remarriage
October 31, 2016
Social security is often misunderstood. Many clients struggle to understand their own benefits, let alone their spouse, or ex spouse's. Unfortunately, this means many Americans are failing to receive their full benefits. According to a survey conducted by MassMutual more than 55 percent of Americ...
“It is their responsibility not to get pregnant” – Pregnancy with no Mention of Men – The problem with the Abortion Debate by Guest Blogger Intern PP
October 25, 2016
It has been a crazy week for abortion at the state level. Sadly, the events of the past few days clearly illustrate that abortion regulation must NOT be left to the states, as suggested by Donald Trump last week in the presidential debate. The department of health in South Carolina considered...
Is President Obama limiting child support obligations for prisoners?
October 17, 2016
President Obama has decided to move forward a proposition to limit child support obligations for prisoners during the time they are incarcerated. Those who support this action argue that current child support obligations strap prisoners with insurmountable debt that inhibits their ability to ree...
Managing Retirement and Divorce
September 30, 2016
We appreciate that divorce can be complicated. Even where parties agree on all the issues it can be important to speak with a family law attorney regarding some of the more “hidden” aspects of divorce. Many clients have a firm grasp and understanding of their personal property; one person gets gr...
The Financial Impacts of Divorce that You Need to Think About NOW
March 26, 2016
If divorce is looming, now is the time to start thinking about money. Divorce can impact your finances for many years to come so get a game plan and follow that plan. Immediate Costs/Considerations Each person's facts are different but here is a list of some immediate financial considerations:...
States Wrestle with New Spousal Maintenance Realities
September 3, 2015
Stereotypes of spousal maintenance normally have the man paying maintenance to the woman, but in today's world the income of men and women are much more equal than just a few decades ago. This has lead to numerous challenges about whether or not spousal maintenance is really necessary. And with t...
Track your Child Support Payments
August 5, 2015
When you pay child support, it is very important that the Division of Child Support knows how payments are being arranged, but it is also important to keep an eye on your credit. Child support agencies can report child support arrears to credit agencies, and ruining your credit report. One man i...
Employer Caught Stealing Money from Child Support Payments
August 3, 2015
There are many stories about deadbeat parents who don't pay their child support, but paying child support is more than just sending checks to your ex. There is actually a long chain of individuals that assist in the process. Employers are one important chain. Most of the child support in this cou...
Never Use Child Support as a Weapon
July 26, 2015
Child support is meant for one purpose, to make sure that child is financially supported after a divorce. But there are times when a custodial parent tries to use child support as a weapon against their ex, seeking their financial destruction. This isn't fair to the child, and it's not fair to th...
About In-kind Agreements
July 24, 2015
In some states, there are other ways to give child support besides direct monetary payment, though in most cases that is what the courts will decide is best. But for poor parents this may be too difficult a burden to pay. Also, there is no way to know for sure if child support payments are really...