People over 50 are increasingly seeking divorce. Two sociologists in Ohio reported on a surprising trend among couples that have been married for decades: a higher percentage than ever are calling it quits. According to research conducted by Susan L. Brown and I-Fen Lin, the rate doubled between 1990 and 2009. The reasons for divorce …
Military service can complicate a divorce in several ways. For example, deployment can greatly inhibit a serviceman or servicewoman’s ability to respond to a complaint. In addition, determining which courts and which states have jurisdiction can be difficult. Military retirement pay is often a point of contention in divorce. Servicepersons and their spouses always have …
When a marriage ends, some person or entity must determine how assets and liabilities acquired during the marriage should be distributed. In many cases, this requires a court to rule on the issue. Distributing assets when a couple divorces requires an understanding of the difference between community property and separate property. Voluntary Agreement The parties …