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Divorce settlements sometimes require that one person pays spousal support to the other person. If this is one of the terms of your divorce, it is vital that you keep appropriate records regarding the payments for a variety of reasons.Why should I keep accurate and...
In our last few posts, we have discussed matters relating to child support and child custody. All of those posts bring to mind a very important point -- parenting plans are a vital component of all matters such as these. A parenting plan is the child custody agreement...
Paying child support is an important part of being a parent if your child doesn't live with you. In some cases, you might feel like child support payments are something of a burden. This might be the case if you have gotten a new job in which you aren't earning as...
When determining the amount of the child support obligation, most states start with a general formula. This formula takes into consideration how many children are a part of the order, the income of both parties and any costs incurred by one or both parties for...
Many of our readers have probably been following the story of the mother who fled Florida to stop her son from being circumcised. The mother had initially agreed to the circumcision as part of a parenting agreement. However, she later changed her mind.Despite the...
Getting a divorce often means that there will be property division taking place. If you are part of the growing population of older adults getting a divorce, you may have more at stake than property and a bank account or two. What happens to your retirement account...
We discussed some of the points that are used to determine alimony last week. If alimony is part of your divorce case, there are some points you should consider if there is the option of the alimony being awarded as a monthly payment or a lump sum payment.Why should I...
Determining child support payments can certainly be complex, but there are mathematical formulas in place that help out. When it comes to alimony, nothing like that exists, so the whole thing can be far more confusing and difficult. It's very important to know how...
Mother-daughter outings are a great way for mothers and daughters to bond. As the daughter grows up, the nature of the outings changes. Even with the changes, those outings are still important. One mother's outing with her daughter led her to court.The mother, who...
When a baby is born to parents who aren't married, the baby's father must take specific steps if he wants to legally establish paternity. That, however, isn't the only instance in which paternity can be established. Some facts about establishing paternity might...