During a divorce or the breakup of unmarried parents, parties and courts often favor joint custody arrangements. These parenting plans usually offer the best chance for young people to maintain strong bonds with each parent. Unfortunately, things can change in the months and years after a custody order is entered. As a result, a mother or father might ask the…
Scenes of wildfires throughout Southern California have shocked and horrified people around the world. Blazes compounded by dry weather have resulted in dozens of deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. Clearing out the debris and rebuilding what’s been lost is expected to take several years. Some unexpected consequences of this tragedy might change lives forever. Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes…
The wealthier someone is, the more motivation they have to deceive their spouse about financial matters during a divorce. Assets that are accumulated by either party during a course of a marriage are usually divisible, and terms relating to alimony and child support are based on an individual’s income. There are many potential ways for spouses to violate the law…
Many conflicts over property division in a divorce center on whether certain assets should be classified as marital or separate property. At a glance, it might seem that these designations are fairly simple. Most assets accumulated while a couple was wed are part of the divisible martial estate unless a valid agreement between the parties says otherwise. Conversely, property that…
Even in divorces that seem to run smoothly, spouses must attend to countless details. When dealing with custody arrangements, disposition of the marital home and other vital matters, it’s natural that life insurance might not be a pressing concern. Even so, ending your marriage might lead you to revise an existing policy and obtain new coverage. In a divorce, courts…
Each marriage is a unique journey that comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Of course, some journeys last longer than others. Though there is no such thing as a “typical” spousal relationship, there are some patterns as to when in the course of a marriage spouses are most likely to get divorced. Research points to two critical…
Old attitudes about marriage and divorce led many people from previous generations to remain in relationships even when they were no longer happy in them. Strict laws and religious tenets also contributed to the feeling that ending a marriage represented some sort of failing. Times have changed though, and spouses, particularly millennials and members of Gen Z, are more inclined…
No one disputes the fact that both parents are responsible for meeting the financial needs of their minor children whether they live in the same home or not. When parents are not together, strict rules are in place to see that those who don’t reside with their son or daughter pay appropriate child support. Failure to do so can result…
Many divorces stem from disputes over money. Other breakups occur because spouses feel that their partner is not paying enough attention to them. These types of arguments among husbands and wives seem to have been around for as long as anyone can remember. When online betting gets out of control, it can trigger both problems. The legalization of sports gambling…
Sometimes it seems you can’t go a single week without hearing about a new way that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used. Whether this technology is utilized for educational, business or scientific purposes, AI has the ability to simulate human communication. In fact, some people both in the United States and abroad have taken to using ChatGPT and other programs…