You make far more money than your ex-spouse, but they get custody of the kids five days a week. You mostly see the kids on the weekends, and your ex even gets some of those. You wish you were more involved, but that's what the court order gives you. As a result,...
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Study shows that judges still suffer from bias
If you end up going to court over your child custody rights, you know that the judge should not be biased against you based on your gender, race, age or any other such factors. For instance, the judge should not give preference to your ex because she is a woman and...
Moving can be hard for young children
Young children often do not want to move, do not understand why they have to move and do not think of the new house as their actual home. That's what happened to one woman when she moved into a new house with her 3-year-old son. Despite having his toys and other...
Asset transfers as a means of hiding those assets
Do you worry that your spouse is going to attempt to hide assets when the two of you get divorced? Maybe you think they do not want you to get your fair share, and maybe they have told you as much. If they're willing to break the law, what great lengths could they go...
The 4 main ways people hide assets
During a divorce, your spouse may attempt to hide assets to keep them from you. This is not legal, but it does happen, especially when there are a lot of assets on the line and when one spouse has more knowledge about the couple's financial picture than the other....
What children’s teachers want to tell divorced parents
The only person who has a relationship with your child that comes anywhere near your own may be your child's teacher. They spend all day together, five days a week, and the power and authority dynamics can be similar. If you get divorced, it is often wise to let the...
The downsides of a post-divorce family vacation
Have you read the stories about celebrity couples going on vacation together after they get divorced? Maybe you think it sounds like an excellent idea. You and your ex had always talked about taking the kids to Europe for a few months over the summer. Why not do it...
How to engage with your kids when you have custody
After your divorce, you and your ex plan to share custody of the children. You are well aware that means you will not see them as often as you used to. They may spend every other week with your ex. You may see them just over the weekends. It depends on the specifics...
What can you do if you’re worried your ex will abduct the kids?
When you think of children being abducted, odds are that you think of news reports about strangers luring them into vehicles and kidnapping them. While this certainly does happen, do not assume that's the only way it occurs. A lot of abductions are actually carried...
Why do successful, rich people get divorced?
If you read enough divorce analysis papers, you'll find that a lack of money often leads to divorce. It just creates too much financial stress. The marriage cannot take it. Trying to live off the income of one person who makes minimum wage slowly ruins that...
