Sitting at the dining room table across from your spouse shouldn't be a silent affair unless that's the kind of relationship both of you want. While some spouses may be content with silence, most relationships require meaningful and honest conversations to flourish....
Year: 2018
Don’t confuse the different kinds of child custody
Many parents don't know that there are actually two kinds of child custody: (1) physical custody and (2) legal custody. As such, when an offer for "joint custody" is made, they won't understand what that offer entails until they determine the type of joint custody the...
You have to pay child support, but it should be reasonable
If you and your ex share children, one of the most difficult aspects of a separation and divorce is the process of figuring out the best way to handle custody and parental responsibilities. Financial contributions are one of the most important parental...
When addiction leads to divorce
Just because one spouse is struggling with an addiction problem doesn't mean that it will lead to the destruction of the marriage. However, addiction -- be it to drugs, alcohol, pills or something else -- does cause approximately 7.3 percent of divorces in the United...
Can potential guardians become ineligible?
You never want to see your child with someone dangerous, but there's also little to no way to know everything about another person. As someone who is now looking into taking on the guardianship of a child, you should know that there are actually steps in place to...
Asian-Americans face struggles when escaping abuse
Survivors of domestic abuse often have difficulties ahead of them, but one group that is often overlooked is that of Asian survivors. Many of these survivors are women, and they have special hurdles because of stereotypes and other problems obtaining assistance. For...
Avoiding long-term alimony: The lump-sum payment
If you've been ordered to pay alimony, it may feel like a shackle to the marriage that just won't go away. Monthly alimony payments remind you of everything you still owe your ex, making it hard to move on. The good news is that there are options that allow you to...
When can your child decide on his or her custody arrangements?
One thing you've always feared is that your child would choose to change the custody arrangements in place once he or she got old enough. At 14, the state will listen to what your child has to say and take it very seriously. However, keep in mind that it doesn't mean...
Follow these tips for a better chance at obtaining custody
As a father who wants to retain positive custody rights, there are several things you should do. These tips are particularly helpful if you're eager to obtain further custody or want to file for sole custody. First, remember to always pay child support on time. If you...
Guardianships: How they help you help a child
If you're in a position where you'd like to take guardianship of a child, it's very important that you understand what guardianship means legally and how to enter into a binding guardianship relationship. Guardianships don't necessarily take the place of parental...