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When a marriage crumbles, it is an unfortunate situation, and though separation does not necessarily mean the end of a marriage, it is often the pathway to it. Because marriage is meant for a lifetime, couples are often advised to evaluate the situation carefully, to ensure that separation is indeed best for both parties, especially... more »
State laws vary, but judges always make the best interests of a child their highest priority in their considerations on child custody and support. Parents always have the first opportunity to settle these issues between themselves--the court only intervenes when they fail to agree. If the court assigns custody to one parent, the... more »
One of the newest consequences that can be levied against you if you don't pay your child support payments is called a "child support lien." Also known as "administrative enforcement," a child support lien allows a child support agency to put a lien against the property that you own, such as your home, land or a car, until you pay... more »
Child support is based on which parent has custody of the child. If the mother has the child all week, then the father is responsible for financially supporting his child. If the situation is reversed, then the mother would be financially responsible for paying support to the father. If both of the parents agree to share equal time... more »
Divorce can breed financial instability in one or both parties. It can be a costly process, and sometimes, the stakes are high. Knowing what you are financially entitled to in a divorce and pursuing it can save you from future financial stress. more »
Legal separation is not just one spouse moving out of the marriage home. It involves the authority of the court behind a plan for how the partners... more »
Alimony is a system of spousal support that typically begins as the result of a divorce. Basically, while two people are married it is assumed... more »
Currently, 11 states recognize common-law marriages. Thus, couples can legally marry without a license or ceremony. The laws that govern... more »
Child custody and support are hot-button issues, no matter how amicable the parents' divorce or separation may be. Individual state laws govern... more »
It’s unfortunate, but when couples break up there is often an animosity between them that rages with hostility towards each other, leaving them... more »
4.5 million. That was the number of deadbeat parents in 1998--parents who owe support for the care of their own child, yet have not paid. Sadly,... more »
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