Divorce can be very hard on families, especially when special occasions arise. One of the biggest celebrations that occur each year is your child’s birthday. This is something that your child looks forward to all year long. If you and your ex-spouse can work together,...
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Year: 2022
Can parents create their own child support agreement?
As a parent, when you think about divorce, you might envision a judge making all the decisions involving your children. While judges have the final say in legal matters affecting your kids, you are far from powerless. You might not know it, but family courts want and...
The do’s and don’ts of preparing for a divorce
The decision to divorce a spouse is not an easy one. Life is bound to change drastically. However, divorce is the best way out in some situations, such as if your partner is abusive, adulterous or neglectful. When you finally decide that there is no going back, here...
How can you remain a stay-at-home parent after divorce?
You and your spouse are getting a divorce, but one of the things you’re concerned about is having the money you need to be stable as you move on. Right now, you work part-time and watch your kids the rest of the time while your spouse works. That isn’t going to be...
Does divorce mean you have to sell the house?
You ask your spouse for a divorce, and you immediately start making a list of all the assets that you own. At the top of that list is the house that the two of you bought together shortly after you got married. Other assets can be divided, but you assume that you're...
When mediation is not right for you in settling a divorce
Mediation may be a cheaper and faster way of resolving a divorce. It also protects the children from the undesirable effects of a drawn-out contest between the parents. However, it is not always the best way of handling a divorce. There are some instances where...
Staying close to your kids as a divorced father
Traditionally, child custody cases have often been settled in favor of the mother. Thankfully, this tradition has started to change. Fathers have rights and they have a crucial role to play in the upbringing of their children. Whether or not your custody case has...
It is possible to modify court-issued child custody orders
If circumstances have changed since the court issued child custody orders, it is possible to modify them and protect the children’s wellbeing. However, not every change in your co-parent’s life will lead to a revision of the existing custody arrangement. If you are...
Is your divorcing spouse an unfit parent?
You have filed for divorce and you have serious concerns about the custody of your child. You want to file for sole custody, but you’re worried about your soon-to-be ex’s response. They tend to be explosive when things don’t go their way. You’re not sure how to...
What will your standard of living look like after divorce?
You know that your standard of living is going to change when you get divorced. It is commonly assumed that you would need to make more money just to keep it exactly where it was before. This is because you have all of the same bills, but now just on one income....