What is Family Court (and Will You Have to Go There?)

What is Family Court

Family law is just one small sector of the country’s legal system. But, family law is so prominent in the legal system, that “family courts” are found in every state. This article will explain what family court is, who goes there, and anything else you need to know about it.  What is Family Court?  Family…

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The Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce

Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce

One of the most daunting parts of a divorce is not knowing – not knowing the answers to questions, not knowing the steps to take, not knowing what to do first, and surely, not knowing the big and small outcomes of your every move. This article will review five common or frequently asked questions about…

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Child Support: 5 Things Mothers Must Know

Child Support and Divorce

Divorce involves a lot of financial questions – will I get maintenance? How will we split up our assets? What about my children’s expenses? Child support answers that final question. Child support is the financial aspect of divorce that focuses on which spouse will pay a monthly amount to the other spouse to help raise…

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What is an Amicable Divorce? 5 Ways to Ensure One

Amicable Divorce

When seeking a divorce, many couples do everything within their power to simplify the process. And the simplest solution is an amicable divorce, which may significantly facilitate the overall proceedings. And yet, it may not be that easy to reach an agreement regarding all your divorce-related issues, especially following a heated breakup. Nevertheless, there are…

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Understanding the Difference Between Coparenting and Parallel Parenting

Understanding the Difference Between Coparenting and Parallel Parenting

Of all the complexities, strategies, and obligations involved in a divorce, none are as important as those involving children. The ability (or inability) of the parting couple to put their children above their own grievances is critical to the final arrangement. It’s also the essential difference between coparenting and parallel parenting. Custody arrangements script more…

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Coparenting Through Children’s Birthdays After Divorce

Coparenting Children’s Birthdays after divorce

Despite the high divorce rates, the end of a marriage is never easy—especially when you’re the one getting divorced. Obviously, it’s not easy for you or (most likely) your Ex. And it’s definitely difficult for your children. Children of divorce tend to wonder about things like what part they played in the breakup of their…

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7 Ways to Lovingly Support Your Kids Through Divorce

Support kids through divorce

Whether you’re contemplating, planning, or coparenting after divorce, if you’re a parent it’s vitally important that your children are your top priority. Before making any decisions regarding divorce issues, put yourself in their shoes in order to best support your kids. Think about the consequences for them. See the outcome through the eyes of your…

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How to Overcome the 6 Hardest Things About Life After Divorce

Life after divorce

People talk a lot about what it’s like to get a divorce, but those conversations don’t often extend to what life after divorce is like. Because, unless you’ve been divorced, you don’t quite get what this next phase is really all about. During divorce, there’s a certain process: you have items to research, things to…

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