Child custody laws have changed dramatically over the last one-hundred-fifty years. At one time, children were the property of their father, and mothers were not allowed to have contact with children if the parents divorced. Even if the children were infants that required their mother's milk, a divorce would sever all ties between mother and child. Attitudes changed, and it soon became popular to believe that children needed mothering and that fathers were not that necessary.
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When it comes right down to it, if you have been involved in a medical malpractice situation, the insurance companies of the medical personnel and the facilities will be the ones that end up paying you. You could talk with your own medical insurance company about your concerns and any new medical conditions that have occurred because of the previous treatment you received. The insurance companies can iron out the problem and make sure that you are compensated for everything.
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Paying close attention to the financial aspects of a divorce is important no matter your age. For those who fall into the baby boomer generation, however, there are some unique considerations. When you are in or near retirement age, your financial situation takes on a new and more immediate meaning. If most of your income-generating days are now behind you and you are divorcing, read on.
It's About Your Quality of Life
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A divorce can be long, messy, and expensive if you aren't careful. However, just because you are ending your marriage doesn't mean you can't do it in a civilized manner. Here are a few tips to help you manage your divorce and prevent it from getting out of control:
Get All the Professional Help You Need
Divorce is rarely simple, but some people have a more complicated divorce than others. The presence of young children, the grounds for filing the divorce, and the actions of both parties during the divorce are some of the things that may complicate your divorce.
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It's never too early to begin to make plans for your retirement years, and divorce presents at least two opportunities for that planning. One of these requires that you be married for a certain amount of time and the other means taking action during your divorce process. Read on to learn more about these two divorce-oriented retirement planning moves to consider.
Social Security
You might already know how the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides workers with funds once they reach a certain age, but many people don't realize that there is a divorce connection.
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