While thinking about what happens after death may not be pleasant, it is something that must be considered by everyone. Creating a will is a great way to ensure that any final wishes are carried out even after a person is gone. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, neglecting to create a will means that the deceased is labeled an “intestate” and all property transferred according to the specific laws of the state of California.
US divorce rate drops for third year, reaches near 40-year low
According to a recent study, the overall divorce rate in the U.S. has dropped to a near-record low in 2015. The study, by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, found a rate of 16.9 divorces per 1,000 married women over age 15. That was a drop from 17.6 in 2014. The divorce rate peaked in 1980, with nearly 23 divorces per 1,000 marriage-age women.
The basics about military divorce
Life in the military is unique. It is transient, you rarely own your home and deployment keeps families apart for long periods. Military life is different from civilian life. When a marriage dissolves those aspects come to the forefront.
