Olympian hurdler Jana Pittman knows a thing or two about mental toughness – but even she struggled with divorce. The 39-year-old former world champion hurdler went on to compete in the two-person bobsleigh event at the Sochi Winter Olympics, becoming the first female athlete to represent Australia in both the summer and winter games, and …
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By Alyson Dorosky We usually think of the end of the financial story for divorcing spouses as the decree detailing their financial settlement — the division of assets, alimony settlement and child support terms. But, even years after a divorce, Social Security has some options for financial support that revert to the years a couple …
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The High Court has held that disclosure of debts and undertakings given to the Circuit Court in seeking a protective certificate for a personal insolvency arrangement can be relied on in other proceedings. Background The McLaughlins were engaged in a long running saga of litigation with Bank of Scotland plc (“BOS”) and, after a loan …
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A frustrated spouse took to the Reddit forum “True Off My Chest” to discuss why they decided to file for a divorce from their wife. “I’m divorcing my wife because she has been late for 90% of everything we have ever done together,” u/Side_Salty wrote in their post, which garnered more than 18,000 votes. “Everyone …
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A family lawyer who helped lead a campaign to introduce no fault divorces in England and Wales has been honoured for his lifetime’s work at the North’s biggest legal awards. Nigel Shepherd, of Mills & Reeve, was last night presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Manchester Legal Awards. Hundreds of members of the …
You want to know exactly where you and your spouse stand financially. There comes a time in almost every marriage when certain issues put the relationship to the test. The pressure of finances, family, or work can cause even the closest couples to drift apart. From time to time, the distance between the individuals becomes …
Maintaining a marriage requires intentionality. Just like other relationships, if your marriage doesn’t receive the necessary time and attention, it will deteriorate. Couples tend to enter marriages with great expectations, bringing both their own histories of hurt and unmet needs. The unspoken expectation that your partner will finally love you the way you desire is …
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Taxes undoubtedly have an impact on almost every divorce settlement. getty As you go through your divorce, you will likely have to make many decisions regarding taxes. It may not even be apparent that taxes are a factor or something to be considered when you are thinking through your options. But, there are reasons there …