The Pew Research Center reports that divorce among older people has doubled since the 1990s, and for people age 65 and older, rates are three times as high. At the same time, divorce among younger people is on the decline. This means that older people in Pittsburgh...
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Month: January 2020
Early distribution and dividing an IRA in a divorce
When people in Pittsburgh get a divorce, they will need to divide their property. In some cases, this can be complex. For example, people who have an IRA may have already begun taking distributions from it despite not being 59 1/2 years old. If this is for certain...
Be mindful of divorce issues that may cause stress for your kids
In Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania and across the country, many parents will decide in 2020 that they no longer wish to remain in unhappy marriages. If you're one of them, your children's best interests are no doubt one of your greatest concerns. It's no secret...
Irrevocable trusts often useful for medical professionals
Those in Pittsburgh who want to set up a trust to leave behind for their loved ones after they pass may have heard about irrevocable trusts. Learning more about this type of trust can help when planning an estate.An irrevocable trust is a type of trust that gives...
Health implications of gray divorces
Divorce is an emotionally taxing process at any age that can have negative effects on your health and overall well-being. It's long been known to increase stress for prolonged periods of time. Older couples divorcing after 50 - commonly referred to as "gray divorce" -...
Creating a parenting program can help children deal with divorce
Even though Pennsylvania has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country, there are plenty of couples who choose to end their marriages every year. Those who divorce with children will have to take certain steps to be sure their family can function on a healthy...
Starting the year without the stress of an unhappy marriage
More people file for divorce in January than any other month. There are a couple of reasons that marriages in Pittsburg and across the country tend to end in this month as opposed to the others. In many cases, unhappy spouses wait to file for divorce until after the...