While many people think about the regularly recurring payments from one parent to the other when they think about child support, this isn't the only thing that these orders cover. The court will usually set the standard for which parent needs to include the child on...
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Set the standard for parenting in your home
Children are usually pretty flexible, so you have to remember that when you are trying to set the parenting plan after your divorce. But just because they are flexible doesn't mean that they won't have problems adjusting to the divorce. Your job as their parent is to...
3 tips for coming up with a suitable parenting plan for your kids
The process of determining what type of child custody arrangement will work for your children can be complicated. There are several things that you can do that might help to facilitate a respectful and productive negotiation process for all matters related to the...
Changes to alimony in 2019
Getting a divorce is always complex enough, but changes to the laws make it even more challenging. If you are ending your marriage in 2019 (or later), you are subject to new changes to alimony payments. The former rules regarding spousal support are now...
Provide your children with support in school during your divorce
Telling your children that their parents are divorcing isn't going to be easy. You have to ensure that you are explaining it in a way that they can understand. But the work that you have to do doesn't end there. You also have to figure out how to help the children...
Make priorities for running your joint business after divorce
Divorcing when you have a business requires equal parts finesse and diplomacy. Some couples choose to continue to run the business as a team even after the divorce. If this is what you are planning on doing, make sure that you are well prepared for what is to...
Sometimes divorce mediation just does not work
Divorce proceedings are often emotional affairs. After all, you must eventually walk away from the person you pledged to love forever. While getting through a divorce can be challenging for anyone, mediation may help you avoid much of the animosity that comes with...
Spending time with both parents is important for children
One of the hardest things for parents to do is accept the fact that their children will have to spend time with the other parent after a divorce. Both parents have probably gotten accustomed to having the kids around all the time. While they might feel happy that they...
Set up a plan for business success after divorce
Family-owned businesses can often suffer when the couple running them has to go through a divorce. While it isn't very common, it is sometimes possible for the exes to continue to work together to run the business. This can be a challenge, but it can also be very...
Child custody exchanges should be easy on the children
When your children move from your home to your ex's or back again, things can be stressful. Every custody exchange can be a big adjustment for them, and they are counting on you to help them through it.Here are several ways that you can take the stress out of...