The Bledsoe Firm - May 2019

POPULAR STREAMING SERVICES

Finding that perfect streaming service for your family can cause parents some stress. There are so many options, and it can be difficult to determine which services provide child-appropriate content AND won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Luckily there are plenty of affordable platforms that have family- friendly content. Netflix and Hulu Known as two of the most popular streaming services that offer family-friendly content, Netflix and Hulu feature plenty of shows and movies that are perfect for kids. For families who own smart TVs or a digital media device, like Roku or Apple TV, both services are available after a quick app download. Both of these platforms have parental controls, allowing parents to set up accounts and restrictions for what their children can watch. You’ll never miss an episode of “Ninjago” or “Sesame Street” again! Their prices are reasonable as well, with Netflix plans ranging from $8.99–$15.99 a month and Hulu being slightly cheaper at $5.99–$11.99 a month. Amazon Prime Video For parents who are already Amazon Prime members, Amazon Prime Video is included with

their membership. Those who aren’t can enjoy this streaming service by itself for $8.99 a month.

Offering an extensive collection of titles of multiple genres, Amazon Prime Video is a great streaming service. Movies range from “The Daniel Tiger Movie: Won’t You Be Our Neighbor” for your toddler to the more serious “The Dark Crystal” for kids who are a little older. As with Netflix and Hulu, this service also has a parental control feature, ensuring kids don’t watch anything that may be inappropriate. Disney+ Disney+ will be the newest streaming service, which is set to be released later this year. Families will have access to classic Disney movies as well as other content that Disney has influenced. They’ll even have exclusive access to the newest Disney creations. It's been speculated that anticipated titles “Captain Marvel,” “Toy Story 4,” and “Frozen 2,” will only be available to stream on Disney+. Parents can rest easy knowing that R-rated films won’t be available through this new service as Disney wants to keep its family- friendly approach.

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5 T hings T hat M ake S enior D ivorces U nique ( and C omplex ) A Gray Area

“Gray” divorces are becoming more common. Market Watch reports the senior divorce rate has more than doubled since the 1990s. But divorcing in your golden years is a bit different than divorcing when you’re younger. Here’s what you need to know. It will change your retirement plans. Divvying up retirement accounts and pension plans is part of the divorce process. The nest egg and combined Social Security payments that might have supported both of you comfortably might not when they’re divided between the two of you. Any part of this fund that developed during your marriage is marital property and will be treated as such. You might need a QDRO. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or QDRO, is an important document if your spouse has a 401(k) or pension. It will end up disbursing funds to you in a settlement. Without this all- important document, which tells the plan administrator what to pay out to a non-earning spouse, you might not get your share, even with the help of a court order. You’ve got some hard decisions to make about the family home. It may be the place you’ve called home for over 30 years, but you don’t want to fight over the house. The taxes and maintenance may be too much for your new financial situation. Selling it and splitting the proceeds

can simplify a process that’s already likely to be rendered complex, thanks to divvying up retirement assets. And if your

spouse really wants it, let them have it. Walk away from a concession that’s likely to be less trouble for you in the future, and know you probably got the better end of the bargain.

You still have to talk about the kids. You won’t be working out a copayment plan or fighting over custody, but you might still want to talk inheritances. Emotionally, the divorce is still likely to impact your kids, and they might have real concerns about how each of you are going to be taken care of in the future. You need a lawyer even more than your younger counterparts do. Few gray divorces are simple. Don’t be tempted by DIY legal prep. Retirement accounts, inheritances, and spousal support aren’t easy topics to tackle. The best way to protect yourself is to make sure you have an attorney from the moment you know the divorce is imminent.

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