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...
Many of our readers have probably been following Rep. Alan Grayson's divorce. If you remember, this divorce has been full of turns and twists that have kept many people enthralled. There were accusations of bigamy and domestic violence, which was initially filed in...
Last week, we discussed how a divorce can affect your estate plan and taxes. After reading that blog post, you might be wondering how you can protect yourself during the property division portion of your divorce, especially if you have real estate to divide. We can...
Going through a divorce involves much more than just getting a piece of paper noting the legal end of your marriage. If you and your ex have assets together, you have to consider how the property division aspect of the divorce will affect your taxes and your estate...
Generally, people think of divorce as something that happens when couples just can't get along anymore. That isn't necessarily the case. There are specific life events that can lead up to a divorce. Knowing what those events are might help some people to realize what...
When you and your child's other parent go through a divorce or are no longer in a relationship, you have to work with the other parent to decide how to parent your child. Part of that can come through creating a parenting plan with the child's other parent. We can...
Going through a divorce when you have children is like a lesson in patience. The children need time to adjust to the new way of life. Once things settle down some, you might decide that it is time to remarry. That might lead to having another baby.As excited as you...
Inheriting property and other items from a relative is often a financial boost. It is also a great sentimental boost that you might need after you lose a loved one. If you are married and end up with an inheritance, there are some special considerations you must think...