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A divorce can be emotionally draining and frustrating between you and your spouse, including your children. However, if it is inevitable, specific factors to consider include who will pay child support or who will take custody of the child or children. Regardless of the type of relationship you have with your ex-partner, choosing who to pay child support is crucial…
The divorce process is a complicated experience that many people don’t want to experience. Besides the usual emotional challenges that both parties and the kids face, other complex issues arise, such as child-related tax issues. This means you have to consider tax considerations if you’re involved in a divorce process. What is Divorce Child-Related Tax? A child-related tax during a…
As a parent, your child is your joy and happiness, and they mean the world to you. However, when your relationship or marriage with the other parent comes to an end, both of you have to agree on how you will look after a child. If the end of a relationship or marriage was a bitter one and you disagree,…
Child support is an important and serious element of any viable divorce settlement. When one parent has custody of one or more children more than half the time, that parent often receives monthly child support contributions from the other parent. The court-ordered child support payments are intended to enable the other parent to provide for the children. The payments help…
Child custody agreements are typically offshoots of a divorce case. Where children are involved, the court has to determine which parent will take primary physical custody of the child. A common child custody agreement would usually involve visitation rights and child support obligations. Ideally, the divorcing parents would come to an agreement to settle these issues for the sake of…
Child custody agreements are typically offshoots of a divorce case. Where children are involved, the court has to determine which parent will take primary physical custody of the child. A common child custody agreement would usually involve visitation rights and child support obligations. Ideally, the divorcing parents would come to an agreement to settle these issues for the sake of…
When you and your child’s other parent are no longer in a relationship, you’ll need to work out issues of child support and child custody. These are two different, yet interrelated legal concepts—for example, the amount of custody awarded may impact your liability for child support. Some parents wonder whether getting primary or 50/50 custody will ensure they don’t have…
When a person dies, their estate is distributed according to their will and trusts, if they have either. Any assets that are not already jointly owned or held in trust will need to go through the probate process. If you’ve been named the executor or estate administrator, you might want to hire a probate attorney to guide you through the…
Most people associate family law with divorce and custody agreements. However, there are many other situations where having a family lawyer can come in handy. If you’ve been wondering whether you need to hire a family lawyer, or if you can handle a situation on your own, read on. There are some situations and warning signs that can indicate it’s…
Divorce and separation are stressful on parents—but when you have minor children, it’s even worse for them. Parents may not agree on who should get custody, whether the other parent should pay support and how often they can visit with the kids. Hiring a child custody lawyer isn’t required, but it’s the smartest thing you can do when you want…