Tweet Share Forbes author Jeffrey A. Landers published an article about who should pay for college tuition after divorce. According to Jeffrey, unless paying for tuition is ordered by the courts, there is generally no legal obligation to pay. In situations where divorce settlement agreements include a written college support agreement, then this will be …
Monthly Archive: January 2012
Jan
28
Family Law Lawyer Talks Divorce Myths with Anderson Cooper
Tweet Share Minneapolis Family Law Lawyer Jonathan J. Fogel talks divorce myths with Anderson Cooper. Divorce has to cost a fortune – Generally, the more the agreement, the lower the cost You can represent yourself – It’s never a good idea to represent yourself in a legal matter Your kids are fine – This depends on your …
Jan
28
Henry Gornbein Discusses Signs of a Good Divorce Court Judge
Tweet Share Henry Gornbein discusses signs of a good divorce court judge. Including a highlight of our favorite attributes of a good family court judge. Fair and keeps biases in check Shows respect to the individual and any cultural or religious beliefs Listens to each attorney Able to be decisive and expresses rulings in a …
Jan
22
NJ Alimony Advocacy Group Claim Lifetime Punishment
Tweet Share Leah Krakinowski from Fox News talks about how a NJ alimony advocacy group claims alimony is a lifetime punishment. Some believe that alimony laws are slanted because they were established in the 1940s and 1950s when women were largely stay-at-home mothers and men were considered the principal income earner. In New Jersey, judges may award lifetime …
Jan
22
Pew Study on How Women Bounce Back from Divorce
Tweet Share A Pew Charitable Trusts Study summarized how women bounce back from divorce when they were college graduates and income drops after splitting from their partners decreased which reflects the narrowing gap between men’s and women’s earning. View the CBS Video here that talks about how the wage gap is improving and job prospects for …
Jan
22
Financial Benefits of Legal Separation Agreements
Tweet Share Jeff Landers published an article in Forbes discussing financial benefits of legal separation agreements. Washington State allows for legal separation agreements in RCW 26.09.090. A legally binding agreement can ensure you resolve division of assets and debt, child support, child custody visitation, and alimony. Jeff points out several financial benefits: Allows you to …
Jan
17
Bella Online Recommends Divorce Decision Making Formula
Tweet Share Tracey Roberts, writer for Bella Online recommends a divorce decision making formula that requires a piece of paper and a pencil or pen. Add one column for, “Reasons to Stay” and the second column for “Reasons to Go”. Once you have a chance to clear your head, you will be able to know …
Jan
15
Suzy Orman Provides Advice on the Financial Game Plan for the Divorced Woman
Tweet Share Suzy Orman appearred on the Marlo Thomas show to talk about “The Financial Game Plan for the Divorced Woman” who never had control and is now faced with being in charge of her own finances. Suzy provides the following financial advice for the newly divorce woman. Start little by little and get familiar …
Jan
15
Tips from Guardian News on How to Tell Children About Divorce
Tweet Share Guardian news in the UK provides some advice on how to tell your children about your divorce and also provides some insight for those that are trying to stay together for the children. Tips on how to tell the kids about your divorce: Plan the location you disclose the divorce carefully – it …