Blog Posts in June, 2012

• Posted By Demetria Graves 25-Jun-2012

  European Fathers Feel Burn

  Economic woes put divorcing dads on the street Previously, we discussed the steps that alimony-paying exes in New Jersey are taking to make it a little bit easier on what many call "deadbeat dads." In this horrible economy, even if recent ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 25-Jun-2012

  Can Your Parents Help Avoid Divorce?

  Tips for moms and dads whose children are talking taking a split For many parents, watching their child walk down the aisle is one of the more memorable moments of their lives. That's why it's so hard for them when they hear their one-time ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 25-Jun-2012

  On Divorced Dads Dating

  Tips for recently separated men to hit it big on the singles scene Dating after years of being married can be hard. Even if you've been off the market for only five years, coming out of a marriage will make you different than other men on the ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 19-Jun-2012

  How Divorce Affects Your Children

  Young kids are damaged most by splitting parents arguing According the new research coming out of Notre Dame University, kindergarten-aged children are the most susceptible depression, anxiety and behavioral problems as adolescents when divorcing ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 19-Jun-2012

  Having "The Talk"

  Protecting yourself financially against divorce isn't all pre-nups and anger If you're on your way down the aisle soon, the last thing you want to think about is what happens to your finances if your marriage doesn't work out. Divorce ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 19-Jun-2012

  The Cost Of Divorce

  What untying the knot will really set you back We all know that the mental toll of getting divorced is enormous. Even if you're on your third divorce, there is always emotional baggage that sometimes needs more than a few stiff drinks to unload. ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 11-Jun-2012

  Divorce, 21st Century Style

  Keep track of your impending "I Don'ts" on your phone Multi-tasking on your phone is the wave of the now—anything worth doing you can do on your phone (well, most things). But preparing for a divorce? While you still need a good ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 11-Jun-2012

  New Jersey Looking To Amend Alimony Laws

  Movement to change "antiquated" laws gaining steam In this new century, the idea of alimony has gotten a face-lift thanks to the new economic woes men—and an increasing number of women—who are forced to make monthly payments ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 11-Jun-2012

  What About... (Blank)

  Tackling three big questions about divorce If you're thinking about divorce, but are worried about what happens after, don't fear—you're not alone. Everyone in your position thinks about life after marriage, which frightens them ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 4-Jun-2012

  401(K) Divided By Two

  Using the QDRO to make it happen We discussed earlier about the QDRO—or Qualified Domestic Relations Order —which is the best way in a divorce to split up retirement accounts. But while we talked about what a QDRO is, we'd like to ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 4-Jun-2012

  Breaking Away

  Tips on creating the new you after the divorce It's probably not a newsflash, but there is life after a divorce beyond changing back to your maiden name or heading back to the gym to hit the singles circuit. It's hard to re-establish your ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 4-Jun-2012

  Too Old To Divorce?

  There's no such thing when you want to be free It's a new age in the world of relationships. Two hundred years ago, people married young and died at the ripe age of 40. Nowadays, 40 is just getting the party started. Advances in medicine and ...

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