Archive for November 2014
Will a Divorce Impact My Ability to Collect Social Security Benefits on the Work Record of My Ex-Spouse?
It depends. The simple litmus test is the 10-year rule: if the marriage lasted for more than 10 years, then yes, a lower-earning spouse can collect benefits based on the higher-earning spouse’s record. If the marriage did not last 10 years, then no, the Social Security Administration will not pay benefits to one spouse on…
Read MoreWhat Message is Your Child Getting? Nonverbal Communication and Passive-Aggressive Parenting
Most parents who choose divorce mediation already understand that it is not the divorce itself, but the conflict surrounding divorce, that causes lasting trauma to children. But even parents who are making an effort to choose their words carefully when they talk about the other parent may not realize that another message is coming across.…
Read MoreDomestic Violence And Its Effect On Child Custody
Domestic violence has been an unfortunate reality that is still common in Orange County and other places in the United States. Domestic violence is one of the leading reasons for Orange County divorce and paternity cases. Does domestic violence being proven mean that the custody will remain the same? Will it result in the restrained…
Read MoreA Huge Diamond Ring is Not Always a Sign of a Long-Lasting Marriage
The ads say that the size of a diamond is a good indication of a lasting love and the more you spend on a larger diamond, the better it is. This may not be true. According to professors from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, people who spend enormous sums on diamond engagement rings and/or their…
Read MoreHow Do I Go About Selecting A Divorce Mediation Attorney?
California has a high number of skilled and experienced divorce mediators. Individuals who want to pursue divorce mediation but are not sure how to pick a mediator can use the following process as a basic guide. The first step is to create a short list of divorce mediators. Divorce mediators can be found through personal…
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