After a divorce, it’s not uncommon for one spouse (the supporting spouse) to be required to provide financial support to the other spouse (the dependent spouse). This financial support is called alimony. The length of time you are required to pay alimony is based on how long the marriage lasted. But one may wonder what …
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When you’re getting ready for a child custody battle, making sure to present yourself in the best light possible and showing your commitment to your child’s well-being is vital. Your ex is looking for anything that will prove that you cannot provide a stable relationship with your child. And as social media continues to grow, …
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Everyone wants to save money. That’s especially true when you’re going through a divorce. However, trying to save money during your divorce by hiring a cheap divorce lawyer can end up costing you way more in the long run. When it comes to your divorce, you need to employ the services of a divorce lawyer …
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It can be very stressful when you’re going through a separation or divorce. But when there are children involved, it can get even more difficult. For the most part, both parents want what’s best for their children. But in the heat of things, when emotions start raging, it can be hard to think clearly, and …
Parents want only the best for their children and are typically willing to do anything necessary to ensure that happens. That’s why child custody cases can quickly become very intense and often aggressive. You want to fight for what’s best for your children, and enlisting the help of a child custody lawyer can be very …
No two divorces are the same. However, the one thing that remains the same is that you must ensure that you are filing for divorce in the proper jurisdiction. For example, if you just moved to Tennessee, can you still file for divorce here? What if you live in Tennessee, but your spouse lives in …
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When going through a divorce, each party must fully disclose their assets to ensure that the division of marital property is fair. If your spouse is hiding assets, it can affect what you are awarded in the divorce, as the courts will not be aware of these assets to include in the property division. But …
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Your marriage isn’t getting the fairy tale ending you hoped for, and now you’re in the midst of a divorce. And to make matters worse, you and your soon-to-be-ex can’t agree on anything. You’re constantly fighting and trying to “win”, and neither of you wants to compromise. Divorce isn’t easy, and this type of high-conflict …
One of the main concerns most parents have during their divorce is how it is affecting their children. Because no matter what happens between you and your spouse, you will always be a parent. One of the ways to ensure that the financial needs of children of divorced parents are met is a child support …
Two top issues a couple faces during a divorce are child support and alimony. Many people don’t realize that there is a difference between alimony and child support, but it’s essential to know how they differ and if you are entitled to either type of support payment. Getting divorced requires the disclosure of all financial …
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