Once you and your co-parent agree on a custody schedule, you should explain it to your child. Help them understand how they will be moving between the two homes. This allows them to prepare for the new reality. Below are three tips to help you during your discussion...
When the courts award one spouse spousal support during a divorce, they consider many important factors first. The need of the recipient spouse is a key consideration, but the courts also consider the paying spouse’s ability to afford spousal support. Typically, those...
Divorce gives you a fresh start, and finding love again deserves celebration. However, this new happiness might come with worry about losing spousal support payments. So, should you avoid new relationships to keep your financial support intact? When courts modify...
Custody exchange days can be stressful because they involve direct interaction between divorced spouses, especially immediately after the divorce. Even if you and your ex-spouse went through a peaceful divorce, it can be challenging seeing them while also dealing with...
When you think of alimony, you might picture a woman seeking financial support after a divorce. But in today’s world, stay-at-home dads are becoming more common, and so are their claims for spousal support. These cases can be emotionally charged, especially when...
Child support helps balance out financial discrepancies between parents. In scenarios where one parent has the children more and therefore commits more capital to their upbringing, child support can help even out the contributions of the parents. When there is a vast...
Dividing property in divorce requires honesty from both spouses. Full financial disclosure is a legal obligation. If one party tries to hide money, property, or other assets, the consequences can be serious. Here are some key factors to consider. Hiding assets...
You were recently offered a new job. It is going to come with a substantial pay raise and dramatically improve your quality of life. The only downside is that it’s in another state. This is specifically a problem in your case because you are a co-parent, sharing...
A lot of people make mistakes of varying degrees during their marriage. While many of them can be worked out with your spouse and put behind you, they can quickly come back to bite you during the divorce process. If your divorce is highly contentious, then your spouse...
People preparing for divorce often worry about conflict with their spouses. They fear protracted custody litigation or disputes about property division. Others believe that their spouses may fight them about the necessity of a divorce. Some people mistreat their...
