Your divorce settlement includes orders for child support as well as a custody agreement. The court determines both according to the best interests of the children and both parents’ financial and personal situations. Sometimes, things change after the divorce is...
January has been known as "divorce month" for many years. The trope is that couples on the brink of divorce wait out the holidays to have one final celebration before breaking the news to loved ones. But does the month of chilly weather and new year's resolutions...
Grandparents are an integral part of a child's life and development. If your children cut off access to your grandchildren, you may have a legal avenue to secure visitation. What are grandparents' rights? Grandparents' rights are state-mandated laws governing a...
Divorce can be a complex and difficult thing to go through. Additionally, custody can also be a tough thing to work out. Taking time to understand each thing can help you be more prepared for what is ahead. It can also help you reduce some of the stress you are...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may have many concerns about dividing your property, surviving financially on one income and learning to be single again. But one of your biggest concerns may be how your children will react to the news of...
If you are going through a divorce, then you likely have a lot on your plate. This can be even more true if you have a child custody hearing coming up. A custody battle can add a layer of difficulty to your divorce. That does not mean, though, that you need to let it...
It is challenging to imagine life with no access to social media. Instead, we use a wide range of platforms to communicate with friends and loved ones and access the latest news from our communities and beyond. However, these benefits can become liabilities if you...
In an ideal world, parents would always be able to meet their children's needs. Sadly, this is not the reality for all families. When a parent can not provide appropriate care, the court may award guardianship to a family member or other non-parent adult. While...
No matter how amicable divorce is, it impacts every member of a family. Children of various ages feel the effects differently. Here is some information on the psychological consequences of divorce on kids. Toddlers Oftentimes, toddlers fail to comprehend what is going...
Guardianships for minors help to guarantee the needs of a child. Guardians take over the day-to-day responsibilities of the parents. According to a survey by the National Core Indicators, 81 percent of guardians are family members. If you worry about a child's safety...