When determining child and spousal support in divorce, judges are required to consider multiple factors. A big one is both parties’ incomes. Another factor is something called “imputed income.” That refers to a person’s earning potential. If this wasn’t considered, a...
Co-parenting virtual visitation arrangements have become increasingly popular in the last decade or so. This trend makes perfect sense, as regular electronic contact between parents and kids – and between co-parents as well – can help everyone who needs to stay...
If you’re getting a divorce, it is probably a good idea to close your shared accounts. You and your spouse may have shared retirement accounts, shared investment portfolios and shared bank accounts. While the two of you were married, this just made it easier to handle...
Digital platforms are deeply embedded in daily life. For individuals going through a divorce, understanding how to responsibly use social media is essential. Missteps in this area can have unintended consequences. Social media posts, including comments, pictures and...
January, a month synonymous with new beginnings and resolutions, ironically earns another title in the United States—“divorce month.” It might sound surprising, but the reasons behind this phenomenon are as complex as putting up holiday decorations in the middle of a...
For most couples who file for divorce in January, the decision to dissolve the marriage is often already made even before the previous year’s festive season. Many of these couples wait until January to start divorce proceedings to maintain a semblance of normalcy for...
All relationships have their ups and downs, so what makes a relationship between two people who were once committed enough to each other to get married totally unravel? Believe it or not, most couples cite one of three reasons for their split. These include: 1. Money...
When parents divorce, they are usually heavily concerned with how their marital situation will ultimately affect their children – both in the present and in the future. This includes their plans for their child’s postsecondary education. If your children are still...
When the marriage ends in a divorce, and subject to the circumstances of the case, the court may award primary custody to one parent. There are even instances when a parent may lose custody of their child altogether. The court takes the child's best interests...
If you get divorced and you don’t have children, you can move anywhere that you wish. The divorce proceedings do have to take place in the state where you filed, but you could move to another state after the divorce is over. You wouldn’t have any restrictions and you...
