Issues After Your Divorce

Parents have the right to move whenever and wherever they want. But when a divorced parent want to relocate with the children, that can hurt the other parents relationship with the kids. Lea ... Read more

If you’re covered on your soon-to-be ex’s insurance plan, you'll have to figure out how long coverage will last, and begin making plans for the future. Learn about your options. ... Read more

Courts don't modify child support unless you can prove that there's been a significant change in circumstances, and depending on where you live, a new baby may be enough. ... Read more

In most states, alimony ends when the supported spouse remarries, but it's not always simple to stop the payments. What happens if your ex moves in with a new partner, but doesn't remarry? D ... Read more

Learn what to do if your ex is interfering with your child custody visitation. ... Read more

When couples divorce, one of the most contentious issues is how to handle custody and visitation between the parents, but what about grandparents and stepparents? Does the court consider the ... Read more

Under certain circumstances, an ex spouse can ask the family court to reopen a divorce case and award additional property. ... Read more

The amount of alimony awarded in your divorce will depend on a number of factors, including one spouse's financial need and the other's ability to pay. Over time, you or your spouse’s circ ... Read more

Family law courts typically calculate child support by considering a number of factors, including the parents' incomes and how much time the child spends in each household. Although circumst ... Read more

If you’re single, separated, or divorced, it can be difficult to cover your child’s financial needs. State or federal assistance is available to parents who are struggling financially, b ... Read more

Learn what documents you need to retain after your divorce is over. ... Read more

Divorce is often a contentious process, with neither spouse looking to do the other any favors. But when that dynamic morphs into one or both of them lying on court documents, the consequenc ... Read more

After a separation or divorce, both parents have an ongoing duty to support their children. What happens when one parent fails to pay court-ordered child support? Find out more below. ... Read more

Learn more about how a new relationship may affect your parenting arrangements. ... Read more

Even if it takes you years to get a custody order, a judge can still change your parenting arrangements in the future. Find out when and how courts can modify custody. ... Read more

When parents separate, it may take months or even years before a judge issues a child support order. A single parent may try to handle the costs of raising a child alone, or legal delays may ... Read more

Either parent can ask the court to modify a child support order. Whether the court will actually grant your request is another matter. Child support laws vary by state, but most courts need ... Read more

Work schedules, children's school activities, and even custodial preferences may change over time. How do you modify a custody order to accommodate your ever-changing life? ... Read more

Divorced couples often disagree about their children's medical care. Learn how your custody order can help you dodge unnecessary conflicts with an ex-spouse and keep your children healthy an ... Read more

When your ex refuses to follow the terms of a custody agreement, it can make life difficult for you and your child. Don’t lose hope: There are ways to enforce a child custody order. ... Read more