On June 4th, 2020, the original American Idol Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband, Brandon Blackstock. Clarkson, whose net worth is around $45 million, and Blackstock, valued at $5 million, had three homes between them at the start of the year. While the details of the divorce have yet to be finalized, the …
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Spending time together can be one of the best parts of a good marriage. Unfortunately, if a relationship is doing poorly, spending too much time together can actually make things work. That’s what many people in Japan and China have found over the course of the COVID-19 lockdowns. One Shanghai lawyer reported that he’d seen …
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has already disrupted many aspects of life already. When anxiety is high about potential health concerns and people are forced to stay in close quarters, problems can arise. China has observed a spike in divorce filings since the outbreak due to self-isolation. Similar problems may occur in the United States due …
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Are You Eligible To Benefit From a Social Security Divorce Loophole As discussed in previous posts on retirement and divorce, retirement planning for divorcees and the overall trend of the “gray divorce,” more men and women who are at or close to retirement age are choosing to divorce. That?s not to say gray divorcees are …
Help your kids manage trauma from natural disasters This week, more than 26 million residents are under a ?red flag warning? due to spreading wildfires in California and Arizona. In Sonoma County, the Kincade Fire has destroyed more than 76,000 acres, land on which thousands made homes and built family memories. For those who don?t …
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Twenty-five years ago, a man named Steve Clark got married . Now, he is divorced and says the monthly alimony payments he is required to make to his ex-wife each month have him rethinking the prospect of getting married altogether. In fact, Clark says that if he had known he would be on the hook …
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How a NASA astronaut ended up in family law’s orbit Chances are you aren?t an astronaut. Maybe you dreamed about being one when you were younger while you were counting the ceiling tiles in math class, but it is just a talented few who actually have The Right Stuff . At present, in fact, there …
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Dating longer and living together before marriage have legal impacts In a previous post, we discussed the recent trend of older couples getting divorced at a greater rate than they were 30 years ago. The Baby Boomers are breaking up. But what about the other often-discussed demographic in our society, the Millennials? What family law …
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More and more couples are choosing not to grow old together It is inevitable that we grow old. For many, the idea of having someone with whom to grow older is a prized comfort. You might think, therefore, that men and women over a certain age would sit back and enjoy the so-called ?golden years? …
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Divorce is never simple. No matter the age, family make-up, location, or financial situation of a couple, the divorce process is inherently complicated. There are specific complications during a divorce if the couple involved is close to retirement. This is not only a complex topic but a timely one. More men and women are choosing …
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