Remarriage After Divorce: The Cost of Stepchildren
YUMA, Arizona. According to Bloomberg, among couples over age 55 who
have adult children, 33 percent have stepchildren. As more people get divorced
and remarried, the chances of having an extended family have also grown
significantly. More…
Five Things You Should Know About Remarriage After Divorce
YUMA, Arizona. If you’re in the process of getting divorced, remarriage might be the
last thing from your mind. But, it is important to remember that many people
choose to start over after divorce. The decisions you make during you divorce
can…
Surviving Grief After a Car Accident
YUMA, Arizona. If a loved one was injured or killed in a car accident, the most
difficult time for you and your family may not be in the immediate aftermath.
The immediate aftermath of a tragedy tends to be a busy time for family. You
may…
Five Reasons People Stay in Marriages That Don’t Work
YUMA, Arizona. Divorce is tough. Many couples spend long periods of time in marriages
that aren’t working because they don’t want to face the challenges that divorce
brings with it. While some struggling marriages can be saved, there…
Injury Risk: Harley Recalls 175,000 Bikes Because Of Brake Failure Risk
YUMA, Arizona. According to the Detroit Free Press
, Harley-Davidson recently recalled 175,000 motorcycles because the bikes’ brakes could fail.
The models affected,by the recall encompass bikes dating between 2008 and 2011. 30 models…
Taking Flu Medicine? Car Accident Risk and Over the Counter Flu Medicines
YUMA, Arizona. This year, the flu has hit the U.S. particularly hard. According to Forbes
, hospitalizations for the flu have been on the rise, recently, with the Centers for Disease Control calling this year’s
flu season the worst in…
Prepare for Bigger Divorce Battles in 2019
YUMA, Arizona. Divorce lawyers across the country are preparing themselves for 2019.
Why? In 2019, tax reform laws regarding a tax-savings alimony deduction will
change. According to the Chicago Tribune, starting in 2019, divorcing
individuals…
How to Let Go of That Grudge During Divorce
YUMA, Arizona. Divorce can be a difficult time for all involved. While forgiveness
might be the last thing on your mind right now, it might be wise to take a
moment and consider the benefits of dropping your grudges—before you finalize
your…
Selling Your Home During YourDivorce? What You Need to Know
YUMA, Arizona. If you’re getting divorced, there are two major aspects of any divorce
that can lead to disagreements, acrimony, and trouble. One of these is
understandably the question of child custody and the other involves the family
home.…
Why Are Bike Shares Safer Than Regular Biking?
YUMA, Arizona. According to Vox, no one in the U.S. has died in a
bike sharing accident. Given the prevalence of bike sharing in cities across
the United States, this fact is fascinating. Vox reports that 35 million bike
share trips have…
Divorce in the #MeToo Era
YUMA, Arizona. The #MeToo movement has changed the lives of many. For women, it has been a banner of empowerment, giving a voice to those who have experienced sexual harassment and misconduct. Yet, the #MeToo movement has had an impact on…
Why We Worry More About Plane Crashes than Car Accidents
YUMA, Arizona. According to Fortune
, in the last 9 years, several billion people have safely flown in U.S. planes with no incident. Yet, this
week, that streak came to an end when a woman was killed on a Southwest Flight
after engine failure.…
If I Get Divorced, Can I Lose My Green Card?
YUMA, Arizona. Marriage was once a sure path to a green card and ultimately to
citizenship for many immigrants. Yet, as immigration laws have changed under
the current presidential administration, many immigrant families have started
to…
Revocable Trusts vs. PrenuptialAgreements: Which is Best?
YUMA, Arizona. When it comes to protecting your assets when going into a new
marriage, couples have two major options: revocable trusts and prenuptial
agreements. Under the law, if you get divorced, any assets that have been
acquired during…
Significant Changes to Taxability of Spousal Maintenance Imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Are you in the midst of a divorce proceeding, with the possibility of paying or receiving spousal maintenance? If so, you need to be aware of a significant change, under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), regarding the taxability of spousal…
When the Rich Hide Money Offshore During Divorce,Trouble Abounds
YUMA, Arizona. One of the tactics of the ultra-rich has been to hide assets in offshore accounts.
According to Forbes, until very recently, Panama was a tax haven and a place where the wealthy would
send their assets to hide the money from…
What Is Parental Alienation?
YUMA, Arizona. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s custody battle reached national news again recently when a judge ordered that Jolie allow the children to spend more time with their father. According to CNN
, the court required Jolie to…
Personality Matters When It Comes to Handling Your Divorce
YUMA, Arizona. Many people count their divorces as one of the most challenging ordeals of their lives. Yet, why do some people seem to rise out of their divorces stronger for the challenge, while others continue to struggle? The Atlantic…
