The length of time you pay child support for your child will depend on your case, but did you know that you may end up being obligated to pay a portion of their college expenses? If your child goes to college and is under the appropriate age to qualify for support,...
As a parent, you have a lot of questions about your upcoming divorce. What assets do you own? How long will the divorce take? Do you have to tell the court who is at fault? It's important to seek these answers, but you also want to think about the things that your...
When a married couple divorces, they have to work out a parenting plan or prepare to litigate their custody arrangements. There is usually a presumption that both parents will remain actively involved with the children by assuming shared custody and possibly also...
The thought of someone mistreating your child is unthinkable, especially if you're concerned that your co-parent or their new partner might be responsible. However, every parent needs to be aware of the fact that they never really know what another person is capable...
They say that home is where the heart is, but it is also where you hold most of your personal wealth if you are like most Americans. The longer you have lived in your home, the more you have paid toward a mortgage and the greater the overall amount of equity you have...
When a parent files for divorce, the courts will usually issue a temporary custody order that gives each parent the right to spend time with the kids. When the parents reach a settlement with each other or a judge issues final orders in the divorce, they will be more...
The end of any marriage is a trying situation, but there are several challenges that occur when a long-term marriage ends. Considering some of the more common things that you’ll need to address might help you to plan for the split. One of the issues that come with...
When the court rules on your child custody arrangement after a divorce, you’re obligated to abide by that ruling. It’s not a suggestion. It’s a legally binding document based on the best interests of the child. That said, you may wonder if you have to follow it all...
If you have never heard of nesting in custody discussions, now is a great time to learn more about it. Nesting is the idea that your children should stay in the marital home, and both parents should move out. Instead of moving your children back and forth between...
When a couple takes the extra step of negotiating a prenuptial agreement before they get married, they probably have assets they want to protect or have made promises to one another that they need to be able to enforce. Generally speaking, prenuptial agreements in New...
