One thing many people asked in today's world is if alimony has a place in modern divorces. Unlike divorces in the past, alimony is not needed to support a woman or spouse who does not work. In the past, it was expected that mothers would stay home with their children...
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Who gets the engagement ring? There’s no easy answer
If you give someone an engagement ring, is it your right to ask for it back if you break off the engagement or decide to later get a divorce? This is something many people question, and there isn't actually an easy answer. Courts often disagree on who the engagement...
Busy parents: Consider third-party custody arrangements
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...
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...
