Researchers have long studied the effects of people’s jobs on various factors of their lives, including their health, happiness, stress levels and financial security. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that certain fields of work can have more of a toll on relationships than others, resulting in increased divorce rates for those who serve… Read More »
Millennials have been blamed for the devastation of fast casual restaurants, napkins, cereal, box stores, diamonds and fabric softener, among many other products and industries. But a recent report actually gives the generation — made up of people born between 1982 and 2000 — credit for shrinking the divorce rate in the United States. A… Read More »
Attorneys and judges continue to report a flood of divorces — especially those going through accelerated process — coming through before the end of the year. This is primarily because elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in December 2017, go into effect as of January 1,… Read More »
Supervised visitation is an arrangement in which the visiting, noncustodial parent is only permitted to visit his or her children while being supervised by a third party, such as a social worker. The visit might occur at the parent’s home or in a designated location, such as a child care center. Judges will usually order… Read More »
If you become disabled and are no longer able to work, it may be difficult for you to meet some of the financial obligations you have in your life — including child support. Fortunately, you have the option of seeking a modification of your child support order if your financial circumstances change. If you wish… Read More »
One question you might have as you go through the divorce process is whether you are able to garnish your former spouse’s Social Security payments to collect unpaid child support. The answer to this question depends primarily on the type of Social Security benefits your former spouse receives. You cannot collect unpaid child support from… Read More »
If you and your former spouse or partner cannot agree on a parenting plan for your children, you will need to go to a custody hearing. There, you can argue for a plan you think is most beneficial for you and the children in question. Below are some tips to help improve your chances of… Read More »
Divorce can be an expensive process, adding to the stress you already face from its emotional impact. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy and for divorce, there are several things you should know: Don’t file for them both at the same time: It’s enough to have either a bankruptcy filing or a divorce to… Read More »
If you were not working during your marriage or were only working a part-time job, it can be a difficult transition to suddenly jump back into being a full-time member of the workforce. Not only are you adjusting to your new life as a single person, but you will also be starting a brand-new job… Read More »
Divorce can be a long, arduous process, but there are some steps you can take to make things go a little faster and more smoothly. Here are a few examples: Be compliant during discovery: When you’re asked to produce certain documents or information, submit them as quickly as possible. Don’t ask why or argue about… Read More »