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...
Going through a divorce is hard for anyone, but when you are a young parent, it can be even more challenging. Making sure that you are making decisions based on what is best for you and your children must be a priority. There are several things that you can do that...
The parenting plan that you work out with your ex has to be one that is based on your child's needs. This can be especially challenging when you have a child who is involved in a lot of extracurricular activities. The issue here is that the child's schedule might not...
Even when there isn't much distance between homes, it can feel like two different worlds when a child has to move from one parent's home to the other's. The rules might differ and the consequences for breaking the rules might not be the same. There may be changes in...
Stay-at-home parents have a lot of duties to handle around the house. Not only are they usually the ones who cook and clean, but they also have to try to raise well-adjusted children. This puts a lot of pressure on them. While their marriage is going well, this can be...