Monthly Archives: October 2024
Social Security Options for Older Divorcees
The economic well-being of older single women has been a concern among policymakers in this country for quite some time, in particular because women who are divorced are at significantly greater risk of experiencing poverty than widows and other older Americans. The fact is, one in five women over the age of 65 who… Read More »
When Big Divorce Decisions are Urgent
Divorce can be complicated. Sometimes they can drag on for months, or even years. That can make it difficult to start building a new life. To help individuals manage that time period during which divorce litigation is pending, the court can utilize what’s called pendente lite or pendente lis orders– temporary orders to deal… Read More »
The Past—and Potential Future—of No-Fault Divorce
It was 1969 when then-governor Ronald Reagan of California signed the first provisions for no-fault divorce into law. Previously, one partner was required to prove that the other was guilty of some sort of intolerable behavior that warranted—in the eyes of the state—a split. While every state had its own standards, they generally included… Read More »
Divorcing Over Politics
Remember the old adage—It’s impolite to discuss politics or religion in mixed company? Apparently, that’s true even if you’re married. It seems the passions associated with the topics—politics in particular for our purposes—can lead to some pretty hard feelings, and can even destabilize an otherwise good relationship and lead to divorce. In fact, divorcing… Read More »
