In order to avoid alimony payments that are either too much or too long, you must be diligent before the court gives the order. We cannot stress enough that you should NEVER violate a court order or lie about your income to the court. This article wi…
Read More
The duration of alimony not only affects your financial planning, but your sense of financial security as well. After all, whether you’re the one paying alimony or the once that receives it, those payments will affect your expenses, income, and…
Read More
During divorce, when one parent is awarded physical child custody, the other parent is typically given visitation rights. However, child visitation rights are not an automatic right — they’re considered a privilege. Once established, it’…
Read More
Holidays that encourage spending time with friends and family can often emphasize how much your life has changed after divorce. And dealing with divorce during the holidays can be both sad and stressful. But making plans in advance for major holidays…
Read More
Divorce can be a stressful, confusing, and time-consuming process. If your marriage isn’t working out and divorce is on the horizon, you may be wondering how to prepare for divorce. Here are the ten most important steps to take to make sure you…
Read More
Usually, changing a child’s last name after a divorce is not too difficult. To begin the process, all you need to do is download a few basic forms for free from your county court’s website. However, keep in mind that a judge will only app…
Read More
Your home may not only be your most valuable asset, but you may also be emotionally invested in it. Because of this, determining who gets to stay in the house during divorce may be extremely difficult. Looking at the specific circumstances of your si…
Read More
When awarding child support, the federal government mandates that states use consistent and predictable guidelines when determining the amount. Below, we give a brief rundown of the most common types of child support guidelines used throughout the co…
Read More
Life is predictable. Even well-thought child support plans may prove unsuccessful. If your incoming child support payments no longer covers the basic needs of you child, then you will to go back to court. After your child support order is set in plac…
Read More
Once divorced, or legally separated, you and your ex must have a custody order in place. You can either work out custody and visitation arrangements together, or have the court make the decisions for you. This custody order will state which parent ho…
Read More
