Beth Andersen - Andersen Law PC

12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 9 – Mediation

For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step nine: mediation. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two fictional divorcing couples making their way through it. Spoiler...

12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 10 – Parenting Plans & Separation Agreements

A Tale of Two Divorces, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Divorce, Divorce & Parenting, Modifying Parenting Time

Over 12 months, the Andersen Law PC blog is spelling out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step 10: parenting plans and separation agreements. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two fictional divorcing couples making their way...

Social Security: The End of “File and Suspend”

Social Security

When spouses both receive Social Security Benefits, they have an incentive to maximize the benefit of the lower lifetime earner by allowing him or her to receive spousal benefits based on the higher lifetime earner. On the other hand, the married couple also has an...

12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 11 – Witnesses, Pretrial Deadlines & Permanent Orders

A Tale of Two Divorces, Divorce

Over 12 months, the Andersen Law PC blog is spelling out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step 11: witnesses, pretrial deadlines and permanent orders. As we track the divorce process, we are also following two fictional divorcing couples making...

12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 12 – QDROs and Other Post-Decree Issues

A Tale of Two Divorces, Divorce

Over 12 months, the Andersen Law PC blog is spelling out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on the final step: QDROs and other post-decree issues. As we track the divorce process, we are also following two fictional divorcing couples making their way...