Baby Boomers

Some facts about baby boomers: There are 77 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 in the U. S.  Some 7,000 boomers will turn 65 each day beginning December 31, 2010—about 2.5 million next year. 71% of Americans believe that boomers should be encouraged to work past normal retirement age.

Grey Divorce

Grey divorce is a growing trend.  Seniors are now realizing that here is no reason to stay in a long, bad marriage.  People live longer today, and the reality is that you might as well enjoy every minute of the time you have! Older men seldom ask for a divorce unless they have a potential replacement.  On […]

Divorce—Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

A home inspection isn’t just for a potential home buyer.  Divorcing couples have tended to rely on appraisals to determine the value of their home.  Appraisals focus on the value with comparable properties. Appraisers don’t take into account the repairs a home may need that can lower its value.  Home inspectors would include this information […]

Prenups

On October 1, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce/Financial, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

According to a recent survey of divorce lawyers, more Americans (not only the wealthy ones) are getting prenuptial agreements.  No one should get married without one.

Postnuptial

Prenups are essential in every marriage.  But if you are given a postnuptial to sign—read it carefully, have a divorce attorney read it—but you should NEVER sign a postnuptial!  Even if your spouse gives you a “sign it or else” ultimatum—don’t sign it!  You will rue the day you did! It’s better to end the marriage then (if […]

A Little Divorce Gossip

On September 21, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce Gossip, Divorce/Financial, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

The bitter divorce battle between Stephanie Seymour, Sports Illustrated and Victory Secret supermodel, and billionaire Peter Brandt ended yesterday.  While in court the two announced that the divorce is off, and they are going to remain married.  To be continued…

Premarital Debt

Everyone who is getting married should have a Prenuptial (Prenup) Agreement—no matter how much or how little you have.  It is very important that this agreement should not only list both of your assets but also both of your debts.  In the event of a divorce, you don’t want to be responsible for your spouse’s premarital […]

Successful Women

Successful career women who are the breadwinners in their families are nearly 40 percent more likely to get a divorce than ones who aren’t, a 25-year study shows.  The access to money makes it far easier to make it on their own. Bruised male egos could also play a part in the divorce.  Researchers found […]