Divorcing a manipulative spouse is unlikely to be the end of all your problems if you share children. Those who exhibit this behavior will likely continue to do so even when you are exes. Unlike childless couples, you can’t simply escape them, as if your children are...
What happens to student loans when spouses divorce?
College has become significantly more expensive over time. While students years ago could pay their own way through college, student loans have become necessary for the vast majority of college students. Thankfully, student loans are readily accessible even to young...
Have you finalized your summer custody plans?
As April winds down and we cruise on into May, one thing is for sure: Summer is just around the corner. For separated and divorcing parents, that can mean that the nightmare of summer custody scheduling is about to begin. It doesn’t have to be this way. Read on for a...
What is the right of first refusal in child custody?
Parents who go through a divorce often miss being able to have their children around them all the time. They have to adjust to only having their children on a set schedule, which is a big change for everyone involved. One way that parents may be able to get more time...
Timing is important when breaking news of divorce to a spouse
The thought of breaking the news of divorce to a spouse can be an overwhelming one to have. This news can be met by intense emotions, resistance and even the instinct to seek revenge. While there is no perfect way to break the news, the timing of the conversation can...
Setting screen time expectations in a parenting plan
For millions of American families, screen time is a major part of children’s daily lives. From schoolwork to entertainment and social interactions, most kids and teens rely on technology more than previous generations by a truly significant degree. However, excessive...
Can a parent who shares custody plan a family trip to Florida?
Divorce can put a lot of pressure on parent-child relationships. Parents may start looking for ways to bond with their children and make positive memories after the end of a marriage. A vacation could be the ideal opportunity for making new memories and bonding. Over...
Considerations regarding medical care in child custody
Parents who aren’t involved in a romantic relationship any longer may have a parenting plan in place to govern matters related to the children. One of the critical points that must be addressed in these cases is how medical care and healthcare decisions are handled. ...
How do the courts decide who gets custody of a child?
Divorce can be a hard, messy process filled with complex emotions. It's normal to feel intense anxiety during this time, and worrying about the future custody of your children can increase that anxiety tenfold. Child custody laws can be difficult to understand,...
Does unemployment eliminate child support obligations?
When the state calculates child support responsibilities, it looks at many different factors. The standard of living during the marriage, the number of children in the family, the income of the parents and the overall division of parenting time can all influence the...
