The way that child support is structured is designed to be as fair as possible. Sometimes, that means that a court has to get a little tough on a parent who seems to be deliberately "underachieving."In other words, the judge in a child support case does have the...
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Month: April 2019
What’s a destination divorce?
You've probably heard of destination weddings, but have you heard of destination divorces yet? Well, get ready. If you haven't been invited to one yet, you probably will soon. (Or, if your own marriage is on its last legs, you may want to consider throwing a...
Custody and summer break: Don’t forget these issues
Summer break can be fraught with difficulty for a lot of parents -- even under the best of circumstances. When you're divorced, custody issues also come into play. That can make every summer break a hassle unless you take steps to prevent problems before they start....
How do you prove you're a pet's primary caretaker?
In the latter part of 2018, California lawmakers approved some changes to the way that judges view the family pet in a divorce. Essentially, the court can decide joint or sole ownership and establish a visitation schedule -- much like what is done with child custody....
How to afford a divorce in 2019
Once you get over the emotional shock of the fact that you're getting a divorce, the next real panic might set in: How are you going to afford this?Financial concerns are a big part of life for anyone -- and the rising cost of divorce doesn't make the process easier....