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Mothers’ Rights, Fathers’ Rights — What’s Right?

I am sure there are some firms who, starting back in the days of Kramer v. Kramer, wanted to protect fathers. However, I personally think that several firms called themselves “fathers’ rights” as a marketing device because the father is usually the...

What Not to Post on Social Media After a Divorce

Divorce

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have changed our world and caused people to evaluate how private they want to be and what they want to share with the world or extended friends and family via the Internet. But many people also post to social...

Think You Don’t Know Anyone With Family Law Issues This Holiday Season? Think Again.

Handling the Holidays

As families come together for the holidays, there is the false reality of TV commercials where everyone is bathed in a glowing light toasting their good fortune. Even friends and relations seem to have it together as they boast about their perfect lives on Facebook....

How Divorce Affects Your Social Security Benefits

Divorce, Social Security

Because Social Security is the No. 1 income source for retirees in our country, a divorcing person should consider how his or her benefits will be affected. Before diving into the effects of divorce on these benefits, it makes sense to do a quick review on the basics...

12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 1 – Serving and Filing a Petition for Divorce

A Tale of Two Divorces, Divorce

By: Beth Andersen-Filson For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. In doing so, we will also track two divorcing couples making their way through the process. Spoiler alert: Art and Angela Aingel take the high road....