What are some of the first images that come to mind when you hear the word divorce? For many people, it is of families torn apart, tears, fighting and grief. Divorce is quite common today compared to three or four decades ago. Divorce was stigmatized back then - and...
How divorce affects retirement assets
When couples divorce, property division is one of the main priorities right after child custody. While many couples may focus on the home and vehicles, another major point of contention is often the retirement accounts. This is especially true for couples who have...
Divorcing? Here’s what your married friends really think about it
Divorce is one of the most stressful, emotional times in a person's life. You may feel as though your life is being torn apart, that you are not capable of keeping your family together, and you may wonder how the kids will cope. More than anything, you want to be able...
Domestic violence is a very real threat in Colorado
According to a report from KDVR television in Denver, Colorado, "almost half of all murders in Colorado are women killed by their husbands." One of the ways the courts can help protect women from further abuse is through the issuance of a protection order. Each...
Will you be a better parent after a divorce?
Parenting is difficult, even with both parents living in the same household. When a divorce occurs, it can become even more difficult, as one parent will be tasked with raising the children - at least when the kids are at that parent's home. Different parenting...
Same-sex marriages recognized by IRS in all states
For same-sex couples married in states that legally recognize their union, the Internal Revenue Service will now treat the couple the same as heterosexual married couples. This will apply even if the same-sex couple lives in a state that does not recognize same-sex...
$1.2 Million in child support sought by Allen Iverson’s ex-wife
The ex-wife of a former NBA player wants 13 years' worth of child support and the total amount is staggering - $1.2 million. Allen Iverson was a former guard for the Philadelphia 76ers. The couple divorced in 2010 and have been in court many times since then over...
Census data shows more men living in single-person homes
There are a lot of statistics available about how people live after a divorce. Most deal with women and children. Census data is often used to determine increases or declines in particular households and the latest census data is no different. The latest Census data...
