With divorce and children, the result is that one parent is generally going to get the child the majority of the time. And the other parent will have to pay child support. Of course, there are scenarios where this is not the case, such as when parents get a 50-50 times-sharing split. Let’s take a look at...
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Marriage is (almost) always a highly celebrated event. However, for between 40 and 50% of all couples that tie the knot, a challenging (and usually less celebrated) divorce is in the cards. Divorces are often messy. And, of course, having children complicates them in many ways. One complication that many people don’t think of as their marriage withers, however,...
Although couples marry with the idea that it’s going to last forever, this isn’t always the case. In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Unfortunately, some of these broken marriages have to deal with custody battles. If you’re dealing with a custody battle, it’s easy to make mistakes that could...
Separation can be painful for all involved, but as a parent, you’ll naturally want to put the interests of your children above anything else. The process of deciding the custody arrangements between two parents can be long, complicated and dependant on a huge variety of factors. These arrangements are often decided by a custody court...
When you got divorced, you and your spouse had a parenting plan set up for children. You may be wondering if that parenting plan can be modified. In this article, we will list milestones you should pay attention to for re-examining your parenting plan. Changes in the Needs of Your Child If there have been...
You do not think you are ever going to get a divorce when you get married. Unfortunately, the reality is that 40-50% of couples in the United States do get divorced! Many of these couples have children that can be negatively impacted by the process. How can you support your family through a divorce? Last...
If you are an unmarried, separated couple expecting a new baby, you may have some concerns involving a parenting plan. Concerns might be who is going to have primary custody of the baby or how often is the non-custodial parent going to see the baby. All of this can be worked through and figured out...
Divorces are a challenge for all families. Even if the circumstances are amicable and both parents are supportive, there will be challenging circumstances surrounding the divorce for years to come. As you and your co-parent now figure out how to raise your children, separately, here are some tips you might consider for supporting your family...