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If I’m divorcing a spouse who is a federal worker, can I keep any benefits? The Law Governing Federal Employee Benefits The majority of federal employees are enrolled in the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Unlike the retirement benefits available in the private sector, these benefits are not …
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Dividing military benefits is a crucial issue in military divorces. What Happens to Military Benefits After Divorce? Under the Uniform Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), state courts can divide military pension benefits just as they divide other property in divorce. Changes to the USFSPA in 2017 now allow state courts to divide retirement pensions …
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Divorce can be even harder when alcoholism is involved. Below are some thinks consider when divorcing an alcoholic. Habitual Drunkenness Provides Grounds for Divorce South Carolina law allows for both no-fault and fault-based grounds for divorce. If your spouse is an alcoholic, you can use this as grounds to divorce them. When making accusations of …
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Child custody issues can be much more complex in a military divorce than a traditional divorce. How is Child Custody Determined in a Military Divorce? In all South Carolina divorces that involve children, child custody is based on the best interests of the child. This includes military divorces. The best interests of the child include …
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Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is one of the hardest conversations you will ever have. Before you start the conversation, it is important to prepare yourself. Below are several key things to consider. Talk to an Attorney First Before even broaching the subject of divorce with your spouse, you should speak to …
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Getting divorced in your 40’s is different than if you get divorced earlier in life. Why Do People Divorce in Their 40s? Many people think that if a married couple is in their 40s, they will be married forever. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. It is becoming more common for people to divorce …
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Divorce is always hard. Your marriage is ending. Your life as you knew it is no more. It is no wonder some say the only thing harder is the death of a loved one. This is true even when the process is amicable. But there is hope for a better life. Right now, things may …
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Your marriage has lasted for decades. But now it seems that it’s going to end in divorce. You are not alone. Divorces after many years of marriage are typically known as gray divorces. The spouses involved are usually over the age of 50. People often think their marriages will last forever. Sadly, this is not …
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Emotional affairs hurt. Emotional affairs are hard to understand because, unlike other types of affairs, they do not involve a sexual relationship. Instead, the people involved connect on an emotional level. They are still, however, very intimate. This can make them more challenging for people to overcome. There are many reasons people have emotional affairs. …
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Divorce can have a profound impact on your child, regardless of age. Many Charleston parents wonder if it’s best to wait until a child reaches a certain age before getting divorced. There is no universal answer to this, as divorce will always have an impact on children. Instead, if divorce is in your future, it …
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