Also called alimony, spousal support is a factor in many divorces. One spouse can request that the other remit payment to ensure he or she experiences the same standard of living as was enjoyed during the course of the marriage. While state laws usually govern the...
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How can I improve my current custody arrangement?
Shared custody can be difficult for many divorced parents. This is especially true during the school year when planning and scheduling are often far more complex than during summer break. Fortunately, there are things you and your ex can do to make it much easier for...
How can I be a more effective parent to my child?
Divorce can complicate a parent's job quite a bit. This is especially true if there is a lot of animosity between you and your ex, which often results in squabbles and disputes on the best way to raise a healthy and happy child. If you're looking for ways to be a more...
How does divorce affect your health?
Divorce affects your life in a number of ways. Along with financial changes that often occur after a married couple splits, many people also experience issues with their emotional and physical health. Health.com explains the impact of divorce stress and how you...
Postponing divorce until the time is right
Sometimes, people decide to file for a divorce immediately. For example, those who find out about a spouse’s affair or are subjected to physical abuse may instantly lose all interest in the marriage and want to get out as soon as possible. In other...
Custody disputes and your outlook on the future
There are a lot of different issues that can arise with disputes over child custody. For example, a couple may have stress over how custody will be awarded, or how a particular parent having more or less time with their child will affect the child’s life. There...
Dealing with unexpected problems and child support payments
For many parents, paying child support on time can be very difficult. Many people live from one paycheck to the next, and some have an extremely hard time staying current on what they owe. Unfortunately, this can become even more difficult (or even impossible) when an...
Sleep problems as a result of divorce
The divorce process can turn someone’s life upside down in different ways, whether they face financial challenges as a result of family law issues such as child support or property division or they have high stress levels due to a dispute involving the custody...
How do I get a child custody modification?
For divorced parents, sharing custody time of your children often is a struggle, especially as children get older and are spending more time with friends and being involved in extracurricular activities. However, how do you know when you might need a court-ordered...
Social media and custody disputes
There are many different factors that you may need to review if you are in the midst of a dispute over child custody, or you anticipate that such a dispute will arise in the near future. You should always look out for your child’s best interests, and you should...


