Military members and their spouses can file for a divorce in many ways, including the state where the nonmilitary spouse resides, the state where the military member is stationed, or the state where the military member claims legal residency. Though military divorce follows the most common divorce procedures as civilians, there are some noticeable differences. Active duty military is protected under...
There’s a misconception that men are the ones who always have to pay child support and alimony. Now, more women are finding themselves paying for both alimony and child support. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, four in 10 lawyers have seen an increase in women paying for alimony. This spike in women paying spousal support has been occurring for the past five years. Additionally,...
The stress of your divorce has been catching up with you as of late. Between getting your mental health back in order, setting time aside for yourself, and explaining to your family and friends why your marriage has ended, you just wish this entire process could come to an end already. Not to mention, you also have to prioritize your children. Explaining your divorce to your children was difficult...
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, your main concern is your child and their future. Explaining divorce to your child is difficult enough, but now you must worry about your child’s development being impacted by the divorce. If you’re the non-custodial parent to your child, you don’t have to worry about not being able to positively influence your child. You are still entitled to visitation...
Single parents face a lot of adversity. Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran, it is an uphill battle for most. One factor that makes the single parent hill difficult to climb is the ability to budget for child support. Whether you are paying the child support or receiving it, there is a lot to consider when adding this money to your budget. When You Owe Child Support When you begin owing child...