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Parents with minor children who divorce or begin living separately generally need to find solutions for sharing custody. They must establish a routine schedule. They may also need a secondary schedule addressing special events, including holidays, birthdays and...
Alimony is sometimes necessary to ensure the outcome of a divorce is as fair as possible. In cases where one spouse may struggle to live independently or maintain a comparable standard of living after a divorce, the courts may order the other spouse to pay alimony,...
The most valuable assets jointly owned by spouses required careful consideration during divorce. Some people choose to sell the home where they live, while others agree to let one spouse retain possession and must then make arrangements to address the other spouse’s...
Once you are certain that you want to end your marriage, you need to tell your spouse unless it is a decision you have arrived at together. While this is unlikely to be a simple conversation, there are choices that can make it easier – or harder. Here are some things...
When there are issues regarding paternity, one way to resolve them is through the use of a paternity test. A mother may want a child’s father to pay child support, for instance, or a father may want to ensure that he gets custody rights. A paternity test can help...
When a child is born to unmarried parents, legal fatherhood isn’t automatically determined. Even if there is a biological connection, legal paternity is what gives a father enforceable rights and responsibilities. Establishing paternity can have a lasting impact on...
Adults who opt to end a romantic relationship may not want to have anything to do with each other after they split up, but that’s not possible if they share children. Parents who aren’t involved with each other any longer have to find ways that they can keep the...
Divorced or separated parents often fight intensely over parenting time. They both likely want as much time with their children as possible. Once there is a schedule in place that aligns with a custody order, both parents can usually work their professional and...
Achieving full financial separation after divorce is a challenge. Spouses generally combine their income and share financial obligations for years while married. It can be difficult to address commingled resources and debts. Married couples often take out credit cards...
Seeking child custody during a divorce can feel overwhelming because emotions are high, and decisions made early can affect your children for years to come. Understanding how custody decisions are made helps you approach the process with clarity and purpose. Taking...