When one spouse walks away from the family, the remaining parent may feel the financial strain of supporting the children on his or her own. Is it possible that the custodial parent can file for child support if the couple is not legally divorced? This article takes a closer look at child support laws concerning […]
When people are in financial turmoil and have no other options, filing for bankruptcy can help give them the break they need to get a fresh start. What is bankruptcy? How does it work and what are the effects once the term of bankruptcy is over? This article aims to answer these questions to help […]
When it comes to your family’s welfare, your first thought may be to secure car and health insurance, home security systems, or a first aid kit. But there is another security issue that often gets overlooked: what happens when you pass away? You want to be sure that you leave your loved ones taken care […]
A divorce takes a huge emotional toll on everyone involved. Stress, anxiety, fear, and sadness can be overwhelming and distracting. Though everyone deals with these emotions differently, there are common symptoms of withdrawing, feeling easily irritated, or being distracted. An individual’s career can be completely derailed as they are going through a divorce, as the […]
The weather gets colder, you pull out all your sweaters, and the stores stock cute holiday decorations. ‘Tis the season! But, you might find yourself wondering how you’ll survive another holiday dealing with joint custody. Custody situations over the holidays can be stressful for both children and parents. Don’t rob yourself of the joy of […]
Often portrayed as messy in movies and TV shows, divorce has grown quite a notorious reputation. In reality, though, divorces are much like the relationships that precede them. They can end mutually and quietly, or they can dissolve in a struggle between both parties. Divorce can be broken down into the following categories: Fault and […]
The divorce process is a difficult time for everyone involved. The couple experiences a lot of strain, and – if they have children – there is a lot of uncertainty. Confusion from a wide variety of conflicting emotions come as a result, and sometimes the couple is left wondering what caused their relationship to crumble […]
The term prenuptial agreement can produce mixed reactions. Some people don’t like the idea, others think it is wise, and some have never even heard of the term before. If you are on the fence about whether or not a prenuptial agreement is right for you, here are the pros and cons of a prenuptial agreement that […]
The majority of U.S. households – 68 percent – have at least one pet. Dogs and cats are by far the most popular types of pets with 90 million dogs and 94 million cats living happily with their pet parents. But what happens when their owners get divorced? How does the law recognize pets? Who gets […]
Defining separate property vs marital property in a divorce can get very tricky. In basic terms, separate property is property that you own and that your spouse cannot lay claim to. Marital property, on the other hand, is property that you both own. Here is a detailed breakdown of the laws relating to property division […]
