A Tampa Divorce Lawyer explains AlimonyAlimony is a essentially a court ordered payment from one spouse to the other after a divorce. There are two main alimony types that can be awarded by the court, Rehabilitative and Permanent. Rehabilitative alimony is ordered to help defray costs incurred by the divorce itself and is also established to allow the other partner to get financial security and independence back. While Permanent alimony exists...more
Because of todays fast-paced world, most people do not think what they would be doing when they are already 50 years of age. They would only start to think about it when they are already on their late 40s which would, oftentimes, lead to wrong plans and, later on, depression. This is the reason why, now more than ever, you should start planning what your retirement would be like. And one of the areas that you have to pay particular attention to...more
While people are still young, they dream of having the American Dream - their own home with the white picket fence, with the kids running around and the dogs playing with them; a home where they can comfortably retire to in the future. Unfortunately, the American Dream may come crashing down these trying times. With the recession hitting the world by storm, retirement became a figment of the mind for some; and to the very few who can still enjoy it, retirement homes have become the practical and popular trend instead of them living in the confines of their home worrying on the expenses as it makes the living condition of the elderly more comfortable and secured. But before you make the decision of going for the retirement home of your choice, you must first take into consideration several factors that will affect your retirement. One factor is researching on the perfect state that can attend to your needs, has facilities advantageous to you, and will give you valuable benefits that will let you enjoy the remaining years of your life, all at reasonable rates.The perfect state may as well give you and your family a sense of security, healthcare, and entertainment, among others,...more
Some senior citizens think retirement is the end of their lives; that when they reach that age of maturity, they are of no use to the society, even to their families and they are just waiting for their time. But what they need to realize is that it is just the beginning of a new one for them. It is freedom. Freedom to do what they want to do, and...more
Maybe you know someone, a friend or family member, who was forced back to work after retirement by poor retirement planning or the recent economic collapse? It's unfortunate, but it can happen to anyone who doesn't properly plan for their retirement. You have many options available to you when planning your retirement, one of which is the option of...more
Any time in your life is a good time to start thinking about your retirement, especially with the recent state of the economy and the worries over Social Security. Many companies that used to provide very nice retirement packages have scaled them back or done away with them altogether. Many factors affect this, from population growth to economic conditions, all causing companies to scale back retirement programs.That doesn't mean that you don't need to plan for your retirement, and now is the best time to do so. One great way to insure that you get the most from your retirement plan is called a retirement annuity. A retirement annuity is like an insurance policy in that you pay in to it for a set period of time at a set amount, and upon the occurrence of a predetermined event (in this case, your retirement age) the annuity becomes annuitized and you stop paying your premium. The policy then begins to pay you, and based on a variety of factors can be either the backbone of your retirement plan, or a supplement to your retirement pension, 401(k), social security and any other income streams you had planned for your retirement.How expensive your retirement annuity is, as well as how...more
The President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, led by Paul Volcker, has gotten high marks for their efforts to solve problems with the country's complex retirement system. The group has issued an official plan to simplify the presentation of...more
If you have been charged of committing a crime like misdemeanour, felony, or driving under the influence, the most important thing to do is to prepare for the next schedule of your hearing. By this time, you should start contacting and seeking help...more
As soon as you have put all your finances in order, your next aim should be settle where you would be spending the rest of your retirement years. Although many retirees usually opt to stay where they already are, there some who prefer to move to an...more
They say change is the only permanent thing in this world. So people have to keep up with the changing times. Even retirement home developers have to keep up with the fast-paced way of living. Retirement communities have evolved greatly compared to...more
Although many people seemed determined to stay in their own homes even after their retirement years, when the question of who would take care of them when they start suffering from a debilitating illness comes, they would usually have second doubts...more
If you are pressed with criminal charges, whether acts of misdemeanor or driving under the influence, the first thing you have to do is to hire a lawyer. Hiring a Dallas DWI lawyer is not as hard as it seems. However, you have to know the specific...more