When parents are unable to stay together to raise a child, it does not eliminate their responsibilities to their child. Generally, the parent with which the child does not live will pay child support. The intention of child support is to provide for a child's basic...
Life is a series of phases, and sometimes you have better years than others. It is important to extend a little empathy to people struggling with habits that may detriment their lives. However, when it comes to the safety of your child, you can only extend your...
Spousal support is a payment one spouse makes to the other after a divorce to help that spouse afford basic necessities. It is typically need-based and awarded only when the court sees a difference in income levels or potential hardship for one spouse after the...
Individuals with considerable assets or those who simply want to protect themselves before entering into a marriage may consider creating a prenuptial agreement. U.S. Bank reports that this document typically provides information regarding the division of assets in...
Dealing with asset division is difficult enough when a divorce on its own already causes so much stress for everyone involved. Unfortunately, some people simply do not want to share their assets with their spouses. Because of that, they may attempt to hide them,...
If you are going through a divorce, money may be in short supply. After all, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are probably paying for attorneys, accountants and home and business appraisers. Even if you are struggling to stay on top of your divorce-related finances,...
While you may have heard of prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements are less well known. Couples create these documents during the course of their marriage to establish financial protections. These agreements often arise from a conflict within the marriage, or...
Domestic partnerships were very common prior to same-sex marriage becoming legal. It was a way to allow for a legal relationship between two people of the same gender. While same-sex couples can now enter into a marriage, some still remain in domestic partnerships. If...
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have a vacation property, you may shudder at the thought of giving it up. After all, even though your marriage is heading for an inevitable end, you love spending time at your getaway. Your current husband or wife does too. If you...
Divorcing your spouse can disrupt your life in numerous ways while you negotiate a fair settlement. If your partner has narcissistic characteristics, you may face an uphill battle trying to get what you deserve. Having a prenuptial agreement could ease the volatility...