Six Things You Should Know About Alimony
1. It may take several months after you file a claim before you actually receive any money. 2. The opposing party may not pay […]
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Fourteen Factors Courts Will Consider in Determining Alimony
How much each party earns How much each party has the capacity to earn The age of each party Physical health of each party […]
Seven Factors That Can Make a Parent Unfit to Have Custody
Drug Abuse Alcohol Abuse Physical Abuse Neglect Abandonment Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse Photo Credit: _RSL_ on Visual Hunt
Five Reasons It May Make Sense to Delay Your Case
Since not all judges are created equal. A delay may be needed to get a judge that is more likely to rule in your […]
Six Things You Should Know About Visitation
1. Parents who don’t get custody have a legal right to visitation. 2. Your child/ren are not allowed to decide whether or not they […]
Eight Factors Used to Calculate Child Support
1. Your income 2. Opposing parent’s income 3. Custodial arrangement 4. Number of children 5. Your other child support obligations and the opposing parent’s […]
Eight Things You Should Know About Child Support
The parent who receives child support is under no obligation to keep an accounting of how the child support is paid. A parent who […]
Ten Unreliable Sources of Legal Advice About Your Divorce
Your ex/spouse An attorney with no experience in family law Your counselor/psychiatrist Your accountant/financial planner An attorney who does […]
11 Reasons Why It May Be Taking So Long for Your Divorce Case to be Resolved
1. The court system moves slowly. And there are far more people waiting to have their cases heard than there are judges to hear […]
Top Six Reasons You Should Move On After Your Marriage Ends
Moving on will keep you from wallowing in pity and regret. Moving on will allow you to embrace future relationships. Moving on will protect […]