We all know what child support is, who benefits from it, and why it’s the noncustodial parent’s responsibility to pay child maintenance costs. You’ll read angry social media posts claiming states are being unjustly enriched by an otherwise broken system. Perhaps you’ve seen absconders post pictures of new boats or cars. Child support is certainly […]
It may seem like joint child custody is the least effective type of child custody agreement for two divorced parents who couldn’t stand each other in their marriage. But it’s simply not true. In fact, there are millions of couples in America who manage to put their differences and grievances behind them in order to […]
Life is an incessant process of learning. It’s only natural for human beings to have a change of heart and flip-flop on our decisions and plans. And divorce is no exception. It’s not uncommon for divorcing parties to amend their divorce papers to either stop the process of divorce or provide more information that you […]
Being a single parent is never easy, and much less so when your former spouse decides to move abroad. It can happen when one of the parents is from another country. Business people and military couples also fit into this category. Due to their many responsibilities, they may also suffer this fate. But what can […]
When you and your former spouse finalized your divorce, you probably made agreements on important issues such as child visitation, child support, and spousal support. These are important agreements that reflect what both divorcees want. But there is more to the story than the eye can see. Under certain circumstances, issues related to your children […]
Some parents may consider waiving child support from a former spouse for several reasons, including wanting to come to a settlement quickly and avoiding a costly and complicated divorce process. Yet there are some parents who feel that if they request child support, the other spouse will take advantage of the whole situation and try to […]
Most people get married because they can’t conceive the idea of being apart. They hope to have a family and a happy life together. Yet marriage is not a piece of cake. Sometimes it’s the little things that slowly ruins a relationship. A spouse may feel he or she has given too much I the […]
James Bond seems to get away with anything on the big screen, but not in real life. That’s right! If you are playing James Bond in today’s world, sooner or later, they will be coming for you. Like every bad boy, you will be faced with the question, “Whatcha gonna do when they come for […]
While it is true children can drive you crazy, these California parents’ behavior is the height of madness. They locked up their 13 kids, ages 2 to 29, in their foul-smelling house. Who can afford a maid with 13 kids? Yet that’s not a good excuse for these kids to live in such horrid conditions. […]
Many parents become worried about their children’s financial well-being and forget what’s truly important. When it comes to child support, most parents believe that sending the payments is enough. While it is a requirement under state law, there is more to it. Sharing responsibilities in parenting Being a parent is more than mailing a check. […]