Falling behind on child support payments can lead to a series of problems, from financial penalties to restrictions that disrupt your life (such as license suspension and passport denial). It is important to realize some of the other repercussions that you could face...
Following a high-conflict divorce, it can be difficult to maintain a good relationship with your former spouse. Unfortunately, when you have children, you still have to work together for your children's best interests. If you fear that your spouse may be telling your...
Parental alienation situations are tricky because they are tough to prove, disprove and find solutions for. In addition, no one wants to plan for the potential outcomes of the end of their marriage. However, things like parental alienation can occur without pre or...
The birth certificate is a legal record of the birth of a child. It provides a wealth of information and details about the baby. Included in that information are the names of the mother and father. However, a common misconception is that putting your name on this...
If you are ending your marriage with your spouse, and you have children, custody may be at the top of your mind. Although you may understand child custody in the general sense, you probably want to learn more, so you know what to expect. There are different types of...
Divorce often leaves couples reeling from the financial changes. Many struggle to get back on their feet and continue supporting himself or herself on just a single income. Spousal maintenance exists to help a struggling spouse adjust to post-divorce life. However, it...
Parental alienation is a painful experience for both parents and children. Still, it can be especially difficult for children who may feel caught in the middle of a conflict between their parents. While the effects of parental alienation can be long-lasting, there are...
Divorce often takes a severe emotional toll on the family. Part of the strain results from the impact that separation has on your finances. Unsurprisingly, money problems are one of the top five reasons for divorce, and while separation can eliminate some issues,...
You obviously had some very real reasons for wanting to end your marriage. If you share children with your former spouse, though, you probably cannot cut him or her out of your life forever. Indeed, you may have to co-parent your kids at least until they become...
Divorce can be a long and exhausting process. Now that yours is behind you, you undoubtedly are looking forward to starting the next chapter of your life. You also want to focus on being an effective parent. Your ex, though, may have different ideas entirely....
