Every divorced couple handles their children’s Halloween schedules differently. Some couples take turns, alternating holidays every year. Some co-parents spend the evening together, just like old times. Others create new traditions, perhaps incorporating their newly...
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When divorcing a business owner, watch for financial red flags
For many divorcing spouses, hidden assets are a legitimate concern. Whether to spite the other party or to shield themselves from financial loss, some people attempt to secretly withhold money throughout their divorce. Although they could illegally hide assets in...
Tips for handling money–including child support–with your ex
Money is easily one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Whether you and your former spouse remain amicable or cannot stand each other, you may still disagree on money issues. Determining which party should cover which costs, how to split expenses and whether...
Millennials less likely to divorce than Baby Boomers
Millennials suffer from an infamous reputation of rejecting various activities and products in the U.S. However, studies of Millennials show trends that deserve analysis. They are the driving force of the country's culture. Because most people in this age group are in...
Shielding your children in a contentious divorce
Any divorce is difficult for children to cope with. High-conflict divorces in particular can have particularly harsh emotional and psychological implications for children. If you and your spouse are going through a contentious divorce, your primary concern is probably...
Can child support cover private school tuition?
The new school year is in full swing. If you and your partner are divorcing, you have more on your mind than just helping your child with their homework. You must create a custody and visitation schedule that works for you, your former spouse and your child. And you...
What can divorcing parents do to protect their kids’ educational future?
When parents are going through the divorce process, one of the big priorities they often have is to protect their children’s future. Among the concerns parents may have regarding their children’s educational future is whether their kids will one day get a college...
Could divorces be “contagious?”
Plenty of studies, news articles and personal blog posts have attempted to understand the factors that influence the likelihood of divorce. Although the hypotheses and claims have varied widely, one factor might actually have some scientific merit: your friends. One...
Is fighting for the house truly worth it?
Divorcing spouses frequently consider the home to be at the core of asset division, especially because a house may have the highest value among a couple's possessions. However, the greatest motivation to fight for the house is often its sentimental value. At such a...
How does spousal support work in Florida?
Divorcing couples looking to determine what their post-marriage lives will look like are often concerned about how their assets will be divided and how much money will be left for them. The question of spousal support comes to mind, particularly in a high-asset...