By William J. Phelan, IV, Esq., Cordell & Cordell Family Law Attorney One of the most notable federal social safety net programs of the past century are the disability benefits programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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As December rolls along, the temperature in most parts of the country will continue to drop. Not only does winter signal plunging temps, but also shorter days and the start of cold and flu season. It’s very challenging this time of year for parents to keep their kids active and …
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A divorce can throw your entire life into a state of flux. Suddenly, your living arrangement changes. Your financial future is uncertain. Your relationship with your kids might even be in jeopardy.
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New mothers face a number of mental health risks shortly after giving birth. However, new fathers are also at risk of postpartum depression and other perinatal health issues, and many of these problems often go undiagnosed or ignored.
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All the way through the 1990s, the majority of parenting research focused primarily on mothers. The contributions fathers made to raising their children were largely ignored.
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The potential harmful effects divorce can have on children are well-documented. Children of divorce are more likely to fall behind in school, both academically and socially. They tend to face more health problems. And they’re more likely to suffer from anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.
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A divorce is an earth-shattering event. It brings waves of crippling emotions: fear, anger, loneliness. It’s overwhelming. One of the most difficult parts of divorce is that even though your world feels like it’s shattered, life doesn’t stop. You still have other professional responsibilities to tend to.
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Question: How is child support calculated if I have no source of income? My wife and I are in the process of divorce and have agreed to s hared custody. I’m disabled and currently living mostly off credit. I’ve been paying for my daughter’s cell phone, school supplies, clothes, etc. …
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By Wendi Schuller Author of “The Global Guide To Divorce” In the early stage of divorce one may be in shock, regardless of who actually filed for it. Having a partner walk out or being the bearer of divorce news is traumatic. After such a hit, it’s natural to switch …
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Each month, Dads Divorce sponsor Cordell & Cordell produces the Men’s Divorce Podcast, which features interviews with authors, politicians and other divorce professionals on issues fathers frequently face during the divorce process.
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