National Public Radio had an interesting story last week claiming that the divorce rate for Americans over 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. The story focused on baby boomers, saying that the divorce rate for individuals born immediately after post-World War II is setting records. NPR reported that Americans over 50 are now twice as likely to get a divorce …
Could Your Credit Score Improve Following a Divorce?
According to Credit.com, a recent survey indicated that a divorce could improve a person’s credit score. The website reported that in a survey of 526 divorced people of various ages, nearly 30 percent said they saw a considerable increase in their credit score. According to the website, of the respondents, about 40 percent said they had higher credit scores than …
Divorce Can Impact Financial Aid For Students
CBS News had an interesting story last week focusing on the divorce and its impact on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which is required to get a college loans. In the report, CBS said that there were a few things you should look out for if your parents are divorcing and you are collecting financial aid: …
Bergen County Divorce Lawyers: Changes May Be Coming to New York Alimony
According to the Wall Street Journal, a New York lawmaker has proposed legislation to change alimony guidelines, which include setting new rules to determine the length and amount of post-divorce awards. The WSJ reports that the proposed legislation would abolish “sweeping changes” made to matrimonial laws just three years ago, which are used for current support calculation guidelines. “We’re really …