In our previous blog post, we discussed how child support modifications can help people who are ordered to pay child support but have had a change in circumstances and aren't able to pay as ordered. It is very important that anyone who is ordered to pay child support...
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Know what to do if you can’t pay child support as ordered
When you are responsible for paying child support, you know that your child depends on the funds you send. This money can help to keep a roof over your child's head, food in his or her mouth and cover expenses for activities. Unfortunately, you might find that you...
Divorce mediation puts you in charge of your divorce
We have discussed several aspects of mediation during a divorce on this blog. These posts all have one specific point in common -- you and your ex can take your intimate knowledge of the situation and use that to come to an agreement about the issues that matter in...
Mediation for child custody is sometimes an option
You are probably used to making most of the decisions about your child's upbringing. When you and your child's other parent aren't in a relationship, you will have to work with that parent to make these decisions. In some cases, who makes which decisions is covered in...
Give child custody matters careful consideration
Divorce is a stressful time for everyone involved. This is especially true for the children involved. These precious little ones are having their entire world turned upside down because their parents couldn't get along any longer. When there are children involved,...
Take the time to think about alimony considerations
Spousal support is one of the considerations in many divorces. In our previous blog, we discussed some mistakes that are made regarding alimony. It is important that you avoid those mistakes. We can help you do just that. One thing that often occurs in divorces is...
What are some mistakes to avoid regarding alimony?
When you're caught up in the heat of a divorce, it can be easy to give into the emotional and mental pressure of the situation. That pressure can lead you to make decisions that seem right in the moment but which are not as helpful down the road. Alimony is often a...
Will I need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
Some divorces are cut-and-dried, with few lingering issues to settle. Others, however, are far more complex, involving issues that may not be properly addressed even by the final divorce judgment. Enter the qualified domestic relation order, or QDRO, as it's known in...
Have you considered your estate plan during divorce?
Everyone who is going through a divorce should consider financial issues for the future, and if you are dealing with a high-asset divorce, then revisiting your estate plans can be even more important. If you had previously completed estate planning with or alongside...
Key property division points not to overlook in divorce
It's easy to overlook important parts of the property division process; after all, this is probably the first time you've gone through a divorce. Everything is new, the process can be stressful, and you just want to get it over with. However, you don't want to make...
