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On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, March 21, 2016. Americans have had shifting views on divorce. At one time, it was less common and was view unfavorably. Then, in the 1970s, with the widespread adoption of no-fault divorce law and the greater participation of women in the workforce, it became more common and more accepted. According to a recent study, at least in some groups, acceptance of divorce has fallen in recent years as it has become less common. The number of respondents who agreed with the statement, “Divorce is usually the best solution when a couple can’t seem to

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Technology can do a great many amazing things. You can “face time” with a friend across town or in Europe or Asia. You can watch movies and television on your phone anywhere with a cell connection. You can post to your Facebook page and receive nearly instantaneous replies from people all over the world. You can even use an app to obtain a divorce. The larger question you should ask is whether that is a good idea. There may be couples who might have such simple and straightforward facts

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, March 14, 2016. The next issue is how to cover the expense of buying out your spouse’s interest. You may need to liquidate some assets to buy their interest or perhaps trade assets. For this, you want to make certain you have the assistance of the necessary legal, tax, and financial advisers to prevent mistakes and ensure you understand all of your costs for this transaction. In some situations, a clean break may be necessary, and you may have to simply sell the entire business and divide the resulting sale price. This

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, March 11, 2016. Divorce can bring many unexpected changes in your life. If you and your spouse have children, the change to your life while working through the parenting plan will likely be profound. The handoffs of your children every week, not having your kids on birthday’s or holidays, the cost of child support and the expense of a new home or apartment will all mean next year will feel very different from last year. It will work other significant changes, especially if you own and operate a business with your spouse. The

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, March 4, 2016. Sometimes, with a divorce, the timing may be unexpected. You may have been married 20 or 30 years, raised your children and be looking forward to your retirement when suddenly your spouse decides “it’s over.” Now, divorce is likely to be upsetting and an emotional rollercoaster at any age, but if you are 50 or older, it can cause additional problems with your retirement. All of that planning will now have to be redone and reset. Property division in a divorce is always complex. There are the two, often