In a landmark national survey of teenagers, The GordonPoll Youth Survey(TM) found that more than three-quarters of teens believed that mothers and fathers are equally qualified to care for teens after a divorce. Slightly fewer teens felt that both parents are equally qualified to care for young children after a divorce. They want parents to know that divorce "hurts," "sucks" and that they "don't want to be blamed for it" or "caught in the middle."
The GordonPoll Youth Survey(TM) measures the attitudes, thoughts and feelings of youth about family issues. It is a national online survey of more than 1000 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 about divorce. Respondents included both children whose parents are divorced and children whose parents are married...
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
5 Ways to Find Hidden Assets in a Divorce
Johnny Carson once joked that the difference between a divorce and a separation is that a separation gives the husband enough time to hide his money.
But in today’s rough economy, finding hidden assets in a divorce is no joke. Heather Mills accused former hubby Paul McCartney of hiding assets during their high profile divorce, and Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea and his wife, Linda Bollea, have accused each other of the same thing. But this issue goes way beyond celebrity divorces.
When family finances wear thin, divorcing couples treat nickels like manhole covers, and the temptation to hide assets from an estranged or divorced spouse is growing...
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But in today’s rough economy, finding hidden assets in a divorce is no joke. Heather Mills accused former hubby Paul McCartney of hiding assets during their high profile divorce, and Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea and his wife, Linda Bollea, have accused each other of the same thing. But this issue goes way beyond celebrity divorces.
When family finances wear thin, divorcing couples treat nickels like manhole covers, and the temptation to hide assets from an estranged or divorced spouse is growing...
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For more information, contact the Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at www.familylawmarin.com
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Cruelest Month For Divorce? January
Cruelest Month For Divorce? January, After Holiday Glow Fades...
Few would name January as their favorite month. The holiday parties are over, and the bills arrive; resolutions loom, and so does ice and snow. Now there is another element to add to this wintry mix: Lawyers say January is the month when the largest numbers of couples come in to talk divorce.
Whether it's people resolving in the autumn to get divorced but waiting until after the holidays, or the holidays themselves pushing many to their limit, the first month of the year may be the saddest one for couples...
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Few would name January as their favorite month. The holiday parties are over, and the bills arrive; resolutions loom, and so does ice and snow. Now there is another element to add to this wintry mix: Lawyers say January is the month when the largest numbers of couples come in to talk divorce.
Whether it's people resolving in the autumn to get divorced but waiting until after the holidays, or the holidays themselves pushing many to their limit, the first month of the year may be the saddest one for couples...
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For more information, contact the Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at www.familylawmarin.com
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Dealing With Divorce
Marcia Sherrill could've used a Web site like hers, she says, when she was going through a divorce almost three years ago.
So she spent the past couple of years creating Victory Over Divorce (www.victoryoverdivorce.com), she says, to help others avoid some of the legal, emotional and financial tolls of divorce that she experienced.
"It does not have to happen to you," says the "49 and proud of it" mother of one, who splits her time between Birmingham and New York. "We offer you the resources: `Don't waste your money on that. Try this.'"
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So she spent the past couple of years creating Victory Over Divorce (www.victoryoverdivorce.com), she says, to help others avoid some of the legal, emotional and financial tolls of divorce that she experienced.
"It does not have to happen to you," says the "49 and proud of it" mother of one, who splits her time between Birmingham and New York. "We offer you the resources: `Don't waste your money on that. Try this.'"
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For more information, contact the Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at www.familylawmarin.com
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Pitfalls of Divorce
Divorce is common these days, as is joint custody of children. That arrangement can lead to unforeseen problems, namely what public school
does the child attend if parents live in different towns.
This is a real-life problem for 13-year-old Kaitlyn Keegan, who splits time between her father, who lives in Rockaway, and her mother, who lives in Randolph. Kaitlyn attends school in Rockaway but also spends some time staying at her mother's residence in Randolph. That proved troublesome earlier this year when Kaitlyn was observed by detectives hired by the Rockaway district leaving her mother's Randolph residence three days in a week. The Rockaway district tried to remove her from school...
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does the child attend if parents live in different towns.
This is a real-life problem for 13-year-old Kaitlyn Keegan, who splits time between her father, who lives in Rockaway, and her mother, who lives in Randolph. Kaitlyn attends school in Rockaway but also spends some time staying at her mother's residence in Randolph. That proved troublesome earlier this year when Kaitlyn was observed by detectives hired by the Rockaway district leaving her mother's Randolph residence three days in a week. The Rockaway district tried to remove her from school...
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For more information, contact the Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at www.familylawmarin.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Divorce and Your Finances
Divorce is a life event that can have a significant effect on your financial situation. Beyond the emotional stress of going through a divorce, there are many other issues to settle: what to do with the house, the cars, and sometimes even the pets. And, not the least of your concerns, there are financial issues to deal with, such as the potential impact on your taxes and investments.
Although no one solution applies to everyone, there are a few fundamentals you need to understand if you ever find yourself in this situation. Like all tax laws, the rules governing divorce are complicated, and you should always consult your attorney and tax advisor about your specific situation. But we can provide you here with a brief overview of some of the issues that can arise.
For one thing, your tax situation will change as a result of a divorce...
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Although no one solution applies to everyone, there are a few fundamentals you need to understand if you ever find yourself in this situation. Like all tax laws, the rules governing divorce are complicated, and you should always consult your attorney and tax advisor about your specific situation. But we can provide you here with a brief overview of some of the issues that can arise.
For one thing, your tax situation will change as a result of a divorce...
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For more information, contact the Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at www.familylawmarin.com
Parents' divorce Is Hard On Kids — No Matter How Old
Question: My wife and I have talked about divorce for years. Now that our kids are 13 and 14, we really do not agree on parenting and we are thinking about making the break, but we wonder if we shouldn't wait until the younger is 18 and off to college.
Answer: Battling parents often ask us what we think about waiting "for the kids' sake," and we will tell you what kids have told us: Most kids, no matter their age, vote against their parents' breakup. The exception: when one parent has been subjected to violence, addiction or mental illness. Older kids understand infidelity as a reason, but younger kids have no concept of infidelity, so discussing it with them as a reason for the breakup just confuses an already confused child.
Don't bet waiting will make it easier on your kids. Eighteen is only a number arbitrarily assigned to adulthood – many kids really struggle with the changes associated with taking the next step after graduating from high school. Many have told us stories of desperation the first time they returned home from college for the holidays after Mom and Dad separated. Nothing was the same...
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For more information, contact the Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at www.familylawmarin.com
Answer: Battling parents often ask us what we think about waiting "for the kids' sake," and we will tell you what kids have told us: Most kids, no matter their age, vote against their parents' breakup. The exception: when one parent has been subjected to violence, addiction or mental illness. Older kids understand infidelity as a reason, but younger kids have no concept of infidelity, so discussing it with them as a reason for the breakup just confuses an already confused child.
Don't bet waiting will make it easier on your kids. Eighteen is only a number arbitrarily assigned to adulthood – many kids really struggle with the changes associated with taking the next step after graduating from high school. Many have told us stories of desperation the first time they returned home from college for the holidays after Mom and Dad separated. Nothing was the same...
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For more information, contact the Law Offices of Renee M. Marcelle at (415) 456-4444, or online at www.familylawmarin.com
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