If you are behind on your child support payments, you may wonder what actions the court may take against you. One thing that the court will not do is take away your right to visit your child. The court can, however, file a contempt of court action. If you find...
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High asset divorce case continues after passing 7-year mark
Many people have likely seen a commercial on TV for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. The founder of the centers has been in the midst of a divorce for the last seven years. The couple married in 1991 and according to the husband, there is a prenup that states...
What is considered the best interests of the child?
Child custody, parenting time, visitation and any other term related to how much time you spend with your child after a divorce could leave you feeling a bit confused. The courts, however, only care about one thing, really. That is, what is in the best interests of...
Why it’s important to have these 5 people around during a divorce
One of the most difficult times in someone's life can be during a divorce. You can feel all alone after your spouse leaves and many times, friends you had together distance themselves, too. There are people who can really help you during a divorce. These include: --...
Are you considering filing for divorce?
Many people may think about divorcing their spouse; however, for one reason or another, they never take the first step. Others may feel they are ready to leave, but once the paperwork is filed, a reconciliation occurs. No matter where you might be in the divorce...
Locating hidden assets during divorce
The Panama Papers recently revealed how many people involved in high asset divorces hide assets to keep them from their soon-to-be ex-spouses -- in offshore companies. This is nothing really new, though. Many people have been doing it for years as a way to keep from...
How can a child support order be enforced?
In Connecticut, there are several ways that the state can help a custodial parent receive the child support the court ordered. The children are the ones who suffer when the child support isn't paid on time or not at all. Some of the methods the state uses to collect...
Overcoming the challenges of co-parenting with your ex
Co-parenting with your ex during or after a divorce is challenging even under the best of circumstances. Even if you and your ex have a cordial and respectful relationship, you're not going to agree on all parenting decisions. You probably didn't even when you were...
For 1 woman, a part-time dad was better than no dad
Child custody issues are some of the most contentious matters in a divorce. While not the norm anymore, mothers were usually given primary custody in the past. For one woman, having her dad around part-time was better than having no dad at all, although it took her...
Former owner of Dodgers wants women financially empowered
There are three pieces of advice that Jamie McCourt, the former chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers, wants every woman to have when it comes to being financially literate. First, she says that you must learn how to be self-sufficient. Second, you need...
