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Morgan Drexen Supported Attorneys Reduce Motherhood Related Debt

51% of working women who had their first baby between 2006 and 2008 received paid maternity leave, compared with 42% between 1996 and 2000, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The report found that the likelihood that woman who had access to paid maternity leave varies with age, hours worked and education. Around 24% of women age 22 and under used paid leaves compared with 61% of women age 25 and older. 56% of full-time working women used benefits compared with 21% of part-time women in work.

The last three decades have seen major changes in the work patterns of expectant mothers,” said Lynda Laughlin, a family demographer at the Census Bureau. “Access to paid leave makes it possible for mothers to care for their newborns and maintain financial stability.”

As a sign of the continued job crisis in America and changing face of the workforce, 66% of women working full or part-time between 2006 and 2008 continued to work through their pregnancy, compared with only 44% in the mid-1960’s.

Despite the paid maternity leave enjoyed by so many, others like Morgan Drexen supported attorney-client Angela from Missouri fell behind with the birth of her first child mainly due to limited income and no paid leave.

“Oh I had a baby and I kind of was on my own. It started out small enough and then it just seemed like it started piling up,” explains Angela.

Fortunately, with the non-formal debt resolution program provided by a Morgan Drexen supported attorney, Angela was able make affordable payments on her $8,000 of debt and reach settlements on her accounts.

“As a single mother, I know how hard it can be to raise a child without emotional or financial support in this country. Women are beating the odds daily and it’s vital that they keep receiving support from employers with regards to paid leave during and after birth,” says Rita August Chief Operations Officer for Morgan Drexen.

“I’m proud that Morgan Drexen supported attorney’s are also available to successfully help women cope with financial set-backs having a child can cause,” adds Augusta.

To date Morgan Drexen and the network of attorneys have settled the engaged debt of 2,812 families across the country.