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If you are ordered to pay a certain amount of child support, can you substitute that amount with an equal value of clothing, school supplies or other gifts? In most cases, the answer is no. A binding child support order is for a payment of money to the other parent,...
Chances are, no matter how you divide the marital property during a divorce, you're going to need to keep your job -- or get a job -- to move on effectively with your future. Since divorce can wreak havoc on your entire life, including your professional life, you...
Are you paying child support or spousal support? Are you concerned that the payments are simply not affordable at this time? Keep paying what you can. Anything you don't pay can be considered a debt, and legal action could be taken. Instead of stopping the payments on...
A new study from a sociology professor and a doctoral candidate from the University of Washington reports that divorce filings peak after family holidays, such in August after most summer vacations and in March after the winter holidays. Fourteen years of data on...
While everyone hopes for a peaceful co-parenting situation, sometimes circumstances beyond your control make this very difficult. If you have a high-conflict situation with an ex, you may dread having to have in-person conversations or phone calls. You may wonder if...
If you and your spouse are heading toward divorce, you may have noticed that he or she is spending money a bit differently than it's been spent in the past. If you become worried that your spouse is simply trying to burn through as much of the money as possible, it...
Will I get alimony and will I have to pay alimony are two of the most common questions family law attorneys get. Alimony, much like child support, is a hot-button issue that affects many divorces. Two of the most important factors when it comes to alimony are the...
Most women have continued the tradition of changing their last name to that of their husband when they get married. However, many opt to return to their maiden name when they divorce. For a lot of women, it's about reclaiming their life and shedding as much of their...
It's been said many times that the people who fare worst after a divorce are the children. Co-parenting isn't quite like anything else. There will be disagreements about bed times, special activities, discipline and many other circumstances, but these disagreements...
You've probably heard a lot of myths and cliches about marriage. You may wonder how much of what you have heard is actually true. Here are some of the most common myths about marriage and why couples therapists say you should ignore them. -- Love is all you need. Yes,...
