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When you file for divorce, your spouse is given paperwork to sign and submit. You may be worried that they won’t do it. Perhaps they’ve even told you that they’re not going to sign because they don’t want to get divorced. Don’t be concerned. While things are often...
Custody battles are very common in divorcing households. Even parents who have been completely uninvolved often ask for custody because they don't want to pay child support. However, some of those parents will end up abandoning their parenting-time responsibilities...
Couples have a lot to sort out when they file for divorce. One of the biggest issues to handle may be the issue of health insurance. These discussions may focus not only on which of the two of you will pay for the kids' insurance but also on the termination of...
In the past, the court system viewed women as caregivers more prominently than men. As a result, many fathers faced bias and lost time with their children. Today, the courts believe that children need both parents and that fathers do have as much of a role in their...
Marriage may be a big commitment, but it certainly also extends benefits to couples who make their relationship official. One of the most important perks of legal marriage is presumptive paternity. When your wife has a child, the state presumes that you, as the spouse...
A divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotionally-charged life events you’ll ever face. However, it’s also when you need to make a number of decisions that can impact your finances, your relationship with your children and other aspects of your life for many...
If your child is sick during the holidays, one of the most difficult things to deal with is how you are going to adjust. They may be home from school or have a tight schedule going between homes for Christmas Eve, Christmas, Hanukkah or other important events. As a...
Once you know that you’re on the path to divorce, it’s a good idea to form a support group. But before you can lean on the people in your support group, you must tell them what’s happening. How do you break the news about the divorce? There’s no easy way to tell your...
If the court orders you to pay child support after a divorce, the goal is to offset the costs that your ex is facing while raising the child. For instance, maybe they have custody 70% of the time and you have it 30% of the time. Your ex may earn less than you and also...
Holidays are a stressful time of year for adults, even if they are something that children look forward to with enthusiasm. Parents are the ones responsible for producing holiday magic, budgeting enough to accommodate traveling and gift-giving, preparing those big...
