Same Sex Couples Who Cannot Divorce

Same sex couples who get married in a state where same sex marriage is legal may face problems if they decide to divorce in a state where same sex marriage is not recognized.  The same sex couples may find themselves in a sort of limbo in a state that does not recognize their marriage and therefore cannot void or divorce them.  This article shines some light on this new problem:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/divorce-law-synch-sex-marriage-25859216

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Financial Preparation for a Divorcee

Divorce. Simply saying the word makes the breath catch in your throat. As a little girl, you dreamt of Prince Charming, and “Happily Ever After” never ended this way. Regardless of the circumstances, divorce opens the flood gates of emotion. Hurt, anger, disbelief, fear —- the list goes on. While divorce will certainly take a toll on your feelings, it can also attack your finances.

Keeping your head in spite of the turmoil can make a big difference in your financial future. If you think divorce may be ahead — or you are in the midst of negotiations — keep these planning tips in mind (Click on article link).

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http://www.statesville.com/community/column-divorce-turmoil-affects-financial-future/article_e245ac94-44bc-11e4-a04d-0017a43b2370.html

Pet Custody Battles in Divorces

Pets are increasingly becoming center stage in divorce battle.  Pets are even in addressed in pre-nuptial agreements known as "pre-pups."  Pets are starting to no longer be seen as strictly property but as living beings.  Courts are starting to split time with animals as they do with children.  Below the article addresses this issue:
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http://www.9news.com/story/money/2014/08/24/pets-divorce-battles-advice/14533985/

Are you losing sleep over your Divorce?  You are not alone.  A study from our own University of Arizona shows that losing sleep during a highly stressful time such as a divorce can cause major health concerns.  The University of Arizona team gives advice in this article as to how to reclaim your sleep cycle.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/galtime/tossing-and-turning-over-_b_5695286.html

Advice on breaking the news of your divorce to your parents. There are some very wise nuggets of advice in here.

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140819/LIVING/140819169/Advice-on-breaking-divorce-news-to-parents

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3 ways Divorce can affect your Social Security

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/08/09/social-security-3-ways-divorce-can-affect-your-ben.aspx

New precedent set in Arizona by Arizona Appeals Court, "The ruling means that, in Arizona, transgender persons who have legally changed their birth certificates to reflect their new gender are afforded the same rights to get driver's licenses and marriage licenses as any other individuals."

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2014/08/13/arizona-appeals-court-pregnant-man-can-get-divorce/14026193/