Child custody laws have been in place for decades with very little change. Many states are currently looking at reforming these laws to help them better reflect today's family dynamics. U.S. News and World Report explains the uniform law that most states adhere to...
The need to care for and parent your children never ends, even if your marriage is over. After a divorce, sometimes it feels impossible to put aside conflicts with your ex-spouse. Knowing the common disputes that exist between co-parents will help you avoid additional...
When you divorce, you and your spouse may have qualified assets to divide. These include 401(k)s, IRAs and annuities. As Kiplinger explains, dividing these assets may impact your tax liability. Dividing a 401(k) Your spouse has the right to claim all or part of your...
Divorce can take a toll on you in a variety of ways, but few are as potentially devastating as how it affects your finances. It can have an especially negative impact on women, as MarketWatch reports that most experience a 30% drop in their living standards after...
A parenting plan outlines how both parents will stay involved in their children’s lives after separation or divorce. New Jersey Courts have issued a guide to help parents develop a parenting plan. Who develops the plan? A family court can propose a plan, but you may...
You have options when you wish to secure a divorce. You do not always have to go before a judge and allow the court to make decisions for you. One option is mediation, which is an alternative dispute resolution that requires working with your spouse to come to an...
After a divorce, you may feel tempted to keep the house. If you have children, the temptation may feel even stronger. You might even feel guilty about uprooting the children out of the family home or you worry about downsizing and how it may affect your social...
Many physical, mental or emotional health issues may be linked to extreme stress in a person's life. MarketWatch notes that the stress created from an unhappy, an unhealthy or even an abusive relationship may find a person facing serious health problems. The same may...
Typically, parents who are going through a divorce must comfort their school-aged children who may not necessarily understand what a divorce is. But if you are going through a gray divorce—or, divorce over the age of 50— then you face a very different challenge:...
When it comes to the divorce process, couples focus on many different issues, from those which involve children to the emotional impact of ending a marriage. However, finances are a critical focal point for those ending their marriage and a number of financial matters...
