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Social media and networking sites generally promote connecting people. While social media is a great way to stay connected with old friends or meet new people, sometimes people can get themselves into trouble by looking to start new romantic relationships through social media while they are still married. While something like connecting with an old flame for some harmless catching-up or trying to boost your social connections and self-esteem by entertaining potential networking connections may seem like a good idea, your spouse might disagree. Your social media activity can result in arguments that could potentially lead to a divorce.
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Once you are of the right age to qualify, you might be entitled to receive social security benefits from your retirement plan. There are also cases when a person does not qualify on their own, but can benefit from their spouse’s social security benefits. However after a divorce, those people may think that they lost their social security benefits. That might not be the case.
The major reason why a person is potentially qualified to receive a portion of their ex-spouse’s social security benefits is that he or she helped support their spouse’s capacity to earn income in some
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There has been a recent uptick in grey divorce, divorce over the age of 50, over the past few years. When couples in this age group get divorced, they often are concerned about the impact divorce can have on their retirement funds. Since retirement funds can be deemed marital property, they are subject to division during divorce. So how can you avoid unnecessary losses?
The Risk to Your Retirement Assets
When money is taken out of the account by the holders before they reach the age of 59 and 6 months, early withdrawal taxes may apply. These taxes can swallow
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Does it feel like it’s time to get serious about getting divorced? If you’re thinking that now is the time to get the proverbial wheels in motion, you may be looking to hire a divorce lawyer. Good legal representation is important, especially if the divorce is going to be complex or there are children, high-value assets involved, or a hostile situation with your estranged spouse. Regardless of whether it feels like a simple case of divorce or not, being prepared is essential.
But before you sit down with a divorce lawyer in Chicago, there are some important steps
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