How we check the facts

Every rule on Worth After 50 comes from the page that sets it: the state's statute, the state court system, or the federal agency. It is linked where it appears, so you can read it yourself.

Where a fact may come from

For state rules, the state legislature's published statutes and the state court system's own pages. For federal rules, the IRS, the Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration. Law firm websites and legal databases are useful for finding the right section, but nothing on this site is cited to them.

How a fact gets onto a page

The fact is read on the official page and the words that support it are kept with it, along with the date it was read. It is then checked a second time, separately, by reopening the page and confirming that it says what the site says. A fact that cannot be confirmed on an official page is left out, and the page says "Not yet verified" rather than guessing.

When a rule changes

Statutes are amended. Each state page shows the rules with links to the current official text, and a fact is re-read when the law behind it changes. If you find something that no longer matches the source, write to hello@worthafter50.com and it will be checked against the official page and corrected.

What this site is not

The calculators model your situation from the figures you enter and the assumptions they show. Nothing here is legal, tax or financial advice. A family lawyer or a divorce financial specialist in your state can tell you how these rules apply to you.