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Blog Posts in August, 2017

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  • Divorce Aphorisms
    Divorce Aphorisms

    To brighten your day we thought it would be fun to share some Divorce Aphorisms with you instead of just focusing on the nuts and bolts of what we do every day. Many of these aphorisms come from ...

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  • Consider a Lump Sum in Lieu of Alimony
    Consider a Lump Sum in Lieu of Alimony

    Maintenance or alimony is money ordered or agreed to be paid to a spouse who does not have sufficient income on her own in order to be self-supporting. Maintenance depends on both the ability to pay ...

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  • When Does the Child Get to Decide?
    When Does the Child Get to Decide?

    I am often asked at what age a child gets to decide where they want to live in a custody situation. It surprises many clients to learn that there is no definitive age when the child gets to "decide" ...

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  • The Difference Between Defined Contribution vs. Defined Benefit Retirement Plans
    The Difference Between Defined Contribution vs. Defined Benefit Retirement Plans

    Sounds like a boring blog post right? Perhaps, but if you have a retirement account and are thinking about getting divorced this is important information you need to know. The most common example of a ...

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  • Co-Parenting Online
    Co-Parenting Online

    Communicating with a difficult co-parent is never easy. Kids can often sense the tension when you are forced to discuss even something as simple as report cards or soccer games in front of them. ...

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  • Financial Tips for Divorce After 50
    Financial Tips for Divorce After 50

    Here are some tips for those divorcing after 50. While they are also important for younger people getting divorced these tips are critical for those that are over 50. Review estate planning documents ...

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