Year: 2024
6 strategies for managing debt after a divorce
Divorce brings many challenges, including managing debt. Handling both joint and individual debts requires careful planning. This guide offers strategies to help you regain financial stability. 1. Assess your debt situation Start by listing all your debts, including...
5 ways divorce impacts your children
Divorce is a challenging experience for everyone involved, especially children. Understanding how divorce can affect them helps parents take steps to minimize the negative impacts. Here are five ways divorce impacts children and what you can do to support them. 1....
The role of extracurriculars in co-parenting and child support
As parents navigate the landscape of child support, one often ignored yet crucial aspect is the role of extracurricular activities. But why are they essential, and how can they impact your child’s life? What are extracurriculars? Extracurriculars refer to activities...
How can you keep your divorce costs down?
When it comes to divorce, many tend to focus on its emotional toll, often overlooking the financial consequences that can be just as devastating. The average cost of divorce in the United States ranges from $15,000 to $20,000 – a substantial expense that can have a...
Setting healthy boundaries during your divorce
A lot of divorces end up being highly conflictual. The stress of the process can invade every nook and cranny of your life, too, making it difficult to live your daily life. While you might be tempted to rush through your divorce to put it all to rest, doing so can...
What is the role of income in determining child support?
Navigating the complexities of child support can be daunting for parents. One of the most critical factors that affect child support decisions is the income of both parents. If you are in the process of determining child support, how can you make informed decisions...
How a prenup could help your marriage
Prenuptial agreements or “prenups” are no longer the taboo they once were. These are agreements made by soon-to-be spouses establishing their individual rights and properties and even their debts in case their marriage ends in divorce. Once viewed as unromantic and...
What constitutes an emergency in custody agreements?
When creating a parenting plan, you and your co-parent should consider emergencies. Anything can happen to either of you or your child. Without emergency planning, you are likely to conflict in such situations. So, what constitutes an emergency in a custody agreement?...
Making virtual visitation work when kids aren’t talkative
Virtual visitation is a great resource for parents whose children spend some of their time with them and some of their time staying with a co-parent. These arrangements can foster meaningful connections and help to ensure that both parents can remain actively present...
Why do divorce rates go down in the summer?
Divorce rates are somewhat predictable throughout the year, at least in terms of when they rise and fall. There will usually be a spike in March. The rates will then decline for the summer, and there will be another spike in August. This is then followed by a steep...