Deciding to date before a divorce is official remains a personal decision. One maintains the right to seek love elsewhere while the marriage is still legally intact. However, divorcing people must understand what it means to look for a new partner during this delicate...
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The impact of domestic violence on child custody during divorce
The wrenching process of divorce becomes even more complex when there are children involved. A concerning factor that can influence child custody decisions is the presence of domestic violence within the family. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic...
How to spot a spouse concealing assets in a divorce
A U.S. News and World Report survey in 2022 revealed that 30% of couples deal with financial infidelity, which is hiding financial debts and transactions from a spouse. Such behaviors are more rampant during a divorce when it comes to property division matters. Being...
How to protect your children’s well-being during a custody battle
According to a recent study conducted by the National Center for Family & Marriage Research, approximately 1.2 million children each year in the United States find themselves in the middle of a custody dispute. Navigating the complexities of a custody battle can...
How is marital property divided in divorce?
When going through divorce, you will have to undergo asset division as well. This is the process of dividing up any community or jointly owned marital properties in an equitable or equal way. But how do you even determine what sort of assets you will divide in the...
What are common mistakes mothers make during divorce?
Going through divorce is a difficult and trying process for just about anyone. Unfortunately, there are no cheat codes to get through the situation easier, either. However, knowing what to expect and what mistakes to avoid can certainly make the process a little more...
How are co-parenting and parallel parenting different?
You probably agonize over how you and your ex will raise your children after your divorce. Some divorces end with each spouse wishing to have as little contact with the other as possible. If you and your former spouse share custody, you might have to decide what form...
Can divorce affect your children?
Getting a divorce can create tension and uncertainty for your children. Helping them cope with the change in family dynamics can have challenges, especially while you navigate your own emotions. When you know how your split could impact your children, you may have a...
How can you prevent stress for children during divorce?
In the time leading up to a divorce, you and your ex-spouse may learn to control the anger or stress you feel. However, what you may not notice are your children's emotional reactions to this change in their lives. Taking steps to eliminate stress for your children...
Going over different child support payment methods
If you have to pay child support, you have a number of different options. A lot of parents have support withheld by their employer, but income withholding is not always possible. For example, some parents do not have jobs that allow support to become withheld from...