In Connecticut, there are several ways that the state can help a custodial parent receive the child support the court ordered. The children are the ones who suffer when the child support isn't paid on time or not at all. Some of the methods the state uses to collect...
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Overcoming the challenges of co-parenting with your ex
Co-parenting with your ex during or after a divorce is challenging even under the best of circumstances. Even if you and your ex have a cordial and respectful relationship, you're not going to agree on all parenting decisions. You probably didn't even when you were...
For 1 woman, a part-time dad was better than no dad
Child custody issues are some of the most contentious matters in a divorce. While not the norm anymore, mothers were usually given primary custody in the past. For one woman, having her dad around part-time was better than having no dad at all, although it took her...
Former owner of Dodgers wants women financially empowered
There are three pieces of advice that Jamie McCourt, the former chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers, wants every woman to have when it comes to being financially literate. First, she says that you must learn how to be self-sufficient. Second, you need...
Dividing property during a divorce takes serious consideration
The property division component of a divorce is one of the most complex aspects that occurs, especially when there are considerable assets that must be divided. Only the child custody matter of divorce might prove to be more complex. When it comes to property...
Can a parent be made to see his or her children?
As if a divorce wasn't difficult enough on the children involved, when one parent seems to avoid seeing his or her children, it can really have a negative effect on those kids. You can't make someone see one's children. There are ways, though, to make the visitation...
What to do when your child wants to live with your ex
Parenting isn't an easy job when there are two parents in the home. It's even more difficult when there's two homes with a parent in each. When your child wants to live with your ex, what do you do? One single mom said the first thing to do is not to panic. When her...
What are some causes of parental alienation?
Parental alienation can be terrible both for the child and for the parent who is being alienated. However, this can sometimes happen unintentionally, so it's important for parents to know what causes it. Behaviors to avoid include: 1. Making negative comments about...
Need to downsize after your divorce? Here’s some tips to help
Property division during divorce is sometimes just as contentious as child custody matters. People care about their property, too, and want to ensure that they get what they rightfully deserve in a divorce. In fact, some spouses may actually seek to get property that...
Raising well-adjusted, resilient children after divorce
Getting a divorce is not something most people consider lightly. This is especially true when children are involved. There are many studies that show how damaging divorce can be to children if the parents are not careful. Some parents choose to stay together "for the...
