Failing to pay child support can result in many consequences for a non-custodial parent. The possibility of losing driving privileges, facing the loss of tax refunds and even the threat of arrest can make life challenging for parents who owe back support. However,...
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Frozen embryos and your divorce
With so many advancements in fertility medicine, many couples that struggle with conception have more opportunities than ever. When you seek fertility treatments, your fertility doctor might freeze embryos with the intention of using them later. What happens if you...
Essential components of a prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement serves as a crucial legal document that enables couples to outline their financial and property rights in the event of a divorce or separation. While discussing a prenup may not contribute to the most romantic aspects of planning a marriage, it...
Take these precautions to protect your money during a divorce
Divorce could disrupt your finances and leave you scrambling to reorganize your affairs. You may have concerns about the future and how you will maintain everything on a single income. While some financial loss is inevitable, your preparation could make a difference...
How to avoid excessive divorce costs
There are many things you may do during your divorce that end up costing you more money. It is possible to keep the expenses down during the process, but you have to be mindful to do so. Certain common actions actually add to the money you will end up paying out...
Wage garnishment limits for child support in CA
If a person is behind on child support, a state child support enforcement agency may contact his or her employer and ask it to withhold wages. While legal to request the withholding of wages, enforcement agencies may ask employers to withhold only so much. The Federal...
Do assets impact arguments in divorce?
When it comes to finances and assets, these matters obviously play a large role in some couples' decision to get a divorce in the first place. But do assets continue to impact aspects of divorce as it actually happens? Assets as a catalyst for divorce Business Insider...
Should we “nest?”
There is a multitude of ways to deal with the stressors of divorce. In the event that you have children with your ex, you will also need to balance their needs along with the needs of yourself and your ex-partner during this time. For multiple reasons, this can be...
Do courts show bias in child custody cases?
For parents, one of the most important steps in divorce is the assignment of child custody. There are many rumors surrounding the divorce process and child custody determination in general. These may lead to misconceptions. While courts use a number of factors rather...
How parental alienation can affect your children and your divorce
When one spouse attempts to distance their child from the other parent, they are guilty of parental alienation. Typical examples of alienating behavior include insulting, belittling, or physically keeping the child away from the other parent. Divorce is already a...