Child support and Social Security have a complex relationship: Social Security payments can affect child support and vice versa. For any family whose financial situation involves both sources of income, it is imperative to understand the applicable Arizona law. Calculation of Child Support Although many factors are considered by courts when determining child support, income is […]
Many parents are apprehensive about telling their children that they are getting a divorce for fear that they will somehow “do it wrong.” Family therapists suggest that following a few simple guidelines will help children absorb the news about their parents’ split more easily. Experts agree that it is best to tell children about impending divorce as […]
What Happens When Dividing Your Spouse’s Social Security Retirement Benefits After a Divorce? If you are divorced, but your marriage lasted 10 years or longer, you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse’s record (even if he or she has remarried) if: 1. You are unmarried; 2. You are age 62 or older; 3. Your ex-spouse is […]
