Child-custody deliberations are always some of the most intense in divorces. Both parents generally want to have a say, and they may have good reasons for wanting the schedules they propose. Even in well-meaning negotiations, there can be struggles with custody...
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You can protect digital assets during your marriage and divorce
Digital assets may be an important part of your divorce. If that's the case, then you need to know how to protect them. For many people, protecting digital assets starts before marriage. Prior to getting married, you can seek digital asset protection through a...
Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of not paying child support
When you think about divorce, one of the issues that may pop into your mind is child support. When a couple has a child or children together, there is a high likelihood that one parent will need to pay support. That's the case even when both people are independently...
Prenuptials and alimony: Eliminating the risk
As a young person looking to get married, one thing you may want to know more about is prenuptial agreements and how one could help you avoid alimony in the case of divorce in the future. A prenuptial agreement isn't always easy to approach with your betrothed, but...
Changes to U.S. tax laws will affect property division
Divorce is not something most people want to go through, but yet, many people do. Their marriages may break down, or they may think they have no other option because of problems with finances or other factors. While most people seeking a separation take their time...
Fathers: Take note of 3 tips to help your custody case
As a father, one thing you might worry about is that the court will have an unconscious bias toward giving the mother of your children custody. The reality is that there is not supposed to be a bias of any kind, but that doesn't mean there isn't. The good news is that...
Alimony: A possible support for ex-spouses
Alimony is something that you may be able to seek during your divorce if you've been supporting your spouse through unpaid labor or if you are the lesser-earning spouse. There are a few different kinds of alimony, but the aim is the same. Alimony can help boost your...
These 2 tips can help you get through custody planning
Child custody arrangements aren't always easy for parents to come up with. In fact, custody disputes are fairly common. It's not easy to know that they'll be separated from you, even if they're with your ex-spouse. The good news is that there are ways to cope with...
Can I keep the family home in my divorce?
Both spouses usually own the family home together as a part of the marital estate. This can leave the question of who will stay in the family residence somewhat unclear. Since a home is usually worth over a hundred thousand dollars — often several hundred...
2 tips to help you during a high-asset divorce
If you're going through a high-asset divorce, you know that there is potentially a lot to gain or lose. While you may be looking forward to getting away from your spouse, one thing you're likely not looking forward to is the potential for losing many of your assets....