Are you the mother of a young child or two and about to go through a divorce? If so, you may need to revise what you think you know about child custody -- especially if you assume that the court is likely to award you full custody simply because you're the mom....
Month: June 2017
Is alimony still important in today’s world?
There's a lot of talk, nationally, about getting rid of alimony as much as possible. Somehow, people have come to see it as an unnecessary holdover from the days when women didn't work outside the home. Does alimony have a place in today's world, especially when both...
Can you avoid summer visitation snafus?
Suddenly, it's summer. Have your vacation visitation and custody arrangements gone belly-up yet? It's useful to learn how divorced parents can prevent problems with summer visitation schedules. It is wise to include all holiday and vacation schedule contingencies in...
Plan for the financial changes that occur during a divorce
When you go through a divorce, you fully expect that there will be changes that must be made. Many of the things that you have to do involve untangling yourself from your ex in all things financial. It is imperative that you do this so that you aren't faced with the...
Know what to expect to reduce stress over custody proceedings
Even when you know you are working toward a better and more stable future for you and your children, divorce proceedings are still a stressful time for everyone involved. For the majority of divorcing parents, the most worrying portion of the ordeal are the child...
How to keep alimony from ruining your finances
So, you have decided to call it quits with your marriage, but you are worried about the financial fallout. You have a right to be concerned - alimony, child support, court costs - it can all add up to a large sum at the end of the day. You have to decide whether you...