Now that school has started, your children are likely going through some major emotions. The new year and your divorce can weigh heavily on them. It might be a lot for them to handle right now, but you can help them with this so that they can thrive despite the...
Only getting to see your children for a short period of time can be challenging. If this is what is called for in the parenting plan, you need to make the most of it. For some parents, having a few hours in the middle of the week with the kids might seem pointless....
A divorce is a welcome event for some people, but it can be downright traumatic for others. One thing that many adults don't think about is how the split might impact the children. The answer to this varies greatly because some children cope well and others have...
You have probably seen stories on the internet and television about how divorced parents, and sometimes their new spouses, are working as a team to raise their children. Even though these stories are becoming more popular, there are still some parents who have...
Couples who go through a divorce have to divide all of the marital assets during property division process. For many marital assets, this process is fairly simple and can happen without a lot of extra work. Retirement plans are one notable exception to this because...
It is often said that you can't move forward until you address the past. This applies to many areas of your life. One of these is your divorce and child custody. How amicable your divorce is can have a direct impact on the child custody relationship you will have...
You might think that you will automatically receive alimony when you divorce, especially if you were a stay-at-home parent. This isn't necessarily the case. There are several factors that come into the picture to determine what type of spousal support you might be...
When you are married and both spouses are working, you likely have a good handle on the financial matters. This is probably going to change if the marriage falls apart. When that happens, you will have to take a look at your finances and determine how you can make...
Many parents who divorce stay in the same area so they can be involved in their child's life. There are also times when one parent has to move away, which can force the child to have a long-distance relationship. There are many things that can help the child in these...
Most parents don't have to deal with only having their children for a few hours per week, but there are some who still do have to cope with this. The situation isn't ideal for either the parent or the child, but it is important to make the most of the situation so...