When you hire an , freelancer, or another kind of professional consultant, it's common to pay a "retainer fee." This is not the total amount that you will pay the professional. In certain cases, you will pay...
Month: October 2018
Why do spouses need to pay alimony?
There are a variety of reasons why spouses need to pay alimony. For one, it could be the law that you or your spouse must pay alimony in your divorce case -- particularly if you've been married for an extended period of time and one spouse's capacity to earn an income...
3 tips to remember while mediating a child custody dispute
Any kind of child custody dispute will be tense and difficult if the parents aren't ready and willing to reach an agreement. If you're in the throes of a difficult child custody disagreement, keeping the following tips in mind may help you get through the process:...
Liberate yourself from domestic violence with a protective order
Many victims of domestic violence do not realize that they are being victimized. They are just too consumed by their relationship, and the hope that things will get better, and they can't get an objective read on the situation. In fact, it can take years of abuse...
Debts and your divorce: What you need to know
Imagine your husband or wife has a shopping addiction and last year he or she put an incredible $40,000 of debt on a personal credit card. The problem is, you're now getting a divorce and realizing that even though the card was in your spouse's name, that debt will...