Going through child custody mediation is something that is challenging. You might have a plan in your mind about how the process should go, but you must remember that you need to be willing to remain flexible if you want it to work.We understand that child custody...
Having to split your time between two houses isn't something that most adults would do willingly; however, it is something that many children have to do. If you and your ex have children, there is a chance that they are in this position.There are some ways that you...
We recently discussed what you need to know when you divide up retirement accounts in a high-asset divorce. This isn't the only consideration that you will have in these divorces. You also need to think about assets, such as investment accounts and real estate...
One thing that some divorced couples have to think about is retirement accounts. This is sometimes a huge consideration, but since they are only in one person's name, it takes a special order to get this transferred to the other party if this is part of the divorce...
Alimony is something that is a contentious issue in many divorces. Typically, this is something that is associated with a high-asset divorce. In some cases, it is an issue because one parent sacrificed his or her career to raise the children or that a spouse left work...
Not all divorces come with alimony payments, but if there is a chance that your divorce will, you should know that you don't have to get stuck with monthly payments. In some cases, it is possible to use a lump sum payment to get the alimony taken care of all at...
We recently discussed the fact that some parents are concerned about how child support payments are being used. If you recall, these payments can be used for anything that the child needs. This is true even if it is something like paying the mortgage that benefits...
A parent who pays child support usually wants to be sure that the money he or she is paying is actually going to the child's needs. This is something that is often difficult because the parent who receives the child support usually isn't required to provide proof that...
We recently discussed how child custody issues might come up after a parent dies. This is only one example of when a child custody case might be necessary. Many children grow into adulthood with both parents still living, so you must realize that children who lose a...
No parent wants to think about what is going to happen to their child if the parent passes away. Unfortunately, this is something that does happen. The way that the child custody plays out after a parent dies depends on a variety of factors.If both parents are still...