Child support is crucial for maintaining a child's quality of life and ensuring their well-being. Thus, it needs to accurately reflect the financial situation of both parents and the needs of the child. If you are unhappy with a support order issued by the court, know...
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2 reasons children blame themselves for divorce
Parents are often perplexed as to why their children would blame themselves for a divorce. The parents know that the divorce is only because of issues within the marriage and that the children did not cause them. But kids certainly do think this way. If you’re a...
Can child support agreements be made outside the court?
Litigation around child support can be a costly affair. Therefore, handling child support issues out of court can save you time and money. Should you and your co-parent wish to avoid an expensive and lengthy legal process, you may want to resolve your child support...
Texting isn’t the only driving distraction
Many safety campaigns have focused on making drivers more aware of the dangers of texting and driving, but texting isn’t the only distraction that can make someone dangerous on the road. While texting is one of the greatest distractions that drivers face and a common...
Common delayed symptoms of a car crash injury
Whether you were in a minor fender bender or a serious collision, a car accident will strain your body. The sudden changes in motion jerk you around. You may hit your head on the window. If the airbag went off, you can face serious injuries. However, some injuries...
Can you use child support for childcare this summer?
When the first summer after your divorce arrives, you suddenly realize that you have a problem. In the past, when the kids were out of school, you and your ex took turns watching them. Now that you are divorced, when you have custody, you still have to work during...
Does having separate bank accounts matter in divorce?
When you got married, you already had your own bank account. So did your spouse. Rather than combining them, you decided to just keep using the separate ones the way you did before you got married. It seemed easier. Now you're getting divorced. Your spouse, who earns...
After divorce, go to your child’s events
Post-divorce life is bound to be different for your children. No matter what your custody plan looks like, things are going to change. Relationships are going to shift. There's just no way around this. The key is to focus on giving your child the attention and love...
The value of routine for children
When determining how you want to set up your child custody schedule, it's important to consider what you can do to build a solid routine for your kids. It's very important to them. If they don't get it, they can feel anxious and unsettled. According to mental health...
Anyone can start an offshore account
In the lead-up to your divorce, a family friend warns you that one of the more common ways that people try to hide assets is by putting them into offshore bank accounts. They then "forget" to disclose those assets, which don't show up on their traditional bank...
