In the beginning stages of divorce, it helps to have a handle on some of the issues that have the highest potential for fighting. Unfortunately, child-related issues are often at the top of this list. Understanding how the state calculates child support is crucial to...
Month: May 2021
When are child support modifications permanent?
The courts do not change child support orders lightly. Judges want to know that a parent is not trying to avoid his or her duty to a child and that there is sufficient justification to change an order. While sometimes a support modification will be temporary, there...
3 reasons gray divorce is on the rise in the U.S.
In the last few years, some of the country's wealthiest older couples have decided to call it quits. These headline-grabbing divorces highlight an increase in gray divorce in recent decades. Gray divorce is simply divorce that happens after the age of 50. Two decades...
How should you discuss your divorce with your children?
While dealing with the process of divorce, you may worry the topic is too hard to discuss openly with your children. However, knowing the proper way to prepare and cooperate with your ex-spouse throughout this talk can help you both to relax. Keep it calm According to...