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If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may be dreading an expensive, drawn-out legal process that pits the two of you against each other. In addition to facing an uncertain outcome, you may worry about how a court battle might impact your children....
If you find yourself in the middle of a divorce and expect to owe child support soon, or if you recently started a job and will have child support payments taken out of your check, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with income withholding. Some parents pay child...
As you take care of your children in the time after a divorce, you may start to notice some signs of bad behavior and intense fighting. One issue that can greatly impact your life is parental alienation. When your co-parent tries to manipulate and control your...
Long-distance co-parenting does not serve as the most ideal situation for anyone, but unfortunately, it is sometimes unavoidable. In these scenarios, it is important to understand how to handle co-parenting from a distance in a way that serves your child best. But...
As a parent going through a divorce, you want what is best for your child no matter what. This is particularly true in times of duress. You may feel torn about ways you can ease this transitional period for your child, but one way to do so is by opting for nesting....
There is often uncertainty surrounding what life will look like after a divorce. It is impossible to predict how your life will change or where you find yourself down the road. Because of that, it is possible to modify an existing divorce order. If you find that your...
Parental burnout is a real, painful condition. If you have to shoulder most of the parenting responsibilities following your divorce, you may encounter feelings of burnout more regularly. According to the American Psychological Association, burnout is consistent,...
When considering entering marriage a second or subsequent time, you may view the union more pragmatically than you did the first. Finances, children and a business can all affect how you approach your upcoming nuptials. A premarital agreement might help mitigate your...
Different families have different needs, and this holds true even if you as parents decide to get a divorce. Perhaps cooperative parenting is the end goal you want to work toward, but as things are, you do not think it is possible. You can take a look at parallel...
Rather than navigate your divorce in court, you and your current spouse instead want to work with a neutral third party. How do you make the most of mediation? American Bar Association offers tips for succeeding at mediation. Learn how to maximize the alternate...