Arguments in favor of– and against—divorce
When you and your partner are going through a rough time, you may be wondering whether you should continue working through it, or pursue a divorce. Sometimes, it is best for couples to work out their marital problems and stay...
Divorce should lead you to create a property division checklist
There is nothing simple about divorce. Not only is your personal life changing forever, but you also need to take into consideration the financial impact. As soon as you realize that divorce is the only answer to your marital problems,...
Three things you may not know are covered by child support
Raising children is expensive. Paying for a child’s everyday necessities like food, clothing and medical care adds up quickly. And then there are extraneous expenses—things that are not essential for survival, but are nonetheless important for a child’s development and...
The new tax law has big implications for alimony payments
Many divorce decrees require one spouse to pay spousal support, or alimony, to the other. For the past 75 years, alimony payments were tax deductible. This was a boon for spouses who were responsible for making payments, as it considerably...
How does the court decide on a child custody arrangement?
You and your spouse -- soon to be your ex -- can't agree on how child custody should get divided. You hope that both parents can stay involved. You've advocated for joint custody, with a plan that simply moves the...