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Child custody decided by a judge may prove challenging to overturn. Several factors go into the original order and a subsequent change. When talking about custody, it helps to know the difference between legal custody and physical custody. Learn a bit about common...
One of the biggest undertakings during your divorce is the division of property. You must go through everything you own to make rulings on who will get it after the divorce. Property has many definitions, but according to the Judicial Branch of California, in a...
You want to make a list of all the tasks you must complete after you and your current spouse agreed to divorce. Did you include items to tackle at work? Fast Company offers tips for navigating divorce in your professional life. Take action now to set yourself and your...
If you have kids and are getting ready to divorce, or you are already in the middle of the process, you need to think about child custody. Every family is in a unique position and the outcomes of custody cases vary from one to the next. Sometimes, parents share...
Spousal support is generally not something the court will award for a lifetime except in rare cases. It is a maintenance payment to help one spouse financially after a divorce when the other spouse is in a better financial situation. Because of the intention of this...
Gray divorce is a relatively new term. This type of divorce, where individuals over the age of 50 decide to end their marriages, has become increasingly common in recent years. In fact, couples between the ages of 55 and 64 have a higher divorce rate than any other...
When creating a co-parenting plan, finances are a critical element. According to the U.S. News, sometimes you will have to compromise or improvise in your financial plan. The following tips can help you split your finances more amicably. Create a system that works for...
After your children and your relatives, your pets are the most important pieces of your life. However, if you are preparing for a divorce, you worry about what will happen to your furry loved ones. What if your soon-to-be ex-spouse gets them? Will you ever see them...
More and more couples are opting for prenuptial agreements prior to getting married. According to Kiplinger, prenups spell out important financial decisions in the event of a divorce. This includes everything from how much alimony a spouse receives to dividing shared...
The idea is that joint custody is in the best interest of the child. There is a great amount of scholarship showing that if children have both parents in their lives it is good for them whether or not the parents divorce. However, if you are not on speaking terms with...
