Child custody matters are often contentious during a divorce. Making sure your children have what they need is critical. Parents make a few mistakes that can mean the adjustment into life between two homes is more difficult for the kids. Avoiding these could mean a...
The holidays can be one of the most challenging things to agree about as divorced parents. Days such as Thanksgiving or Christmas carry so much significance that just giving up the opportunity to spend them with your kids may be difficult. You shouldn’t have to spend...
Going through a divorce is difficult, even in the best situations. When the person you’re walking away from is a narcissist, you have to think about how that condition will impact the split. One thing that you can count on is that the narcissist will make this as hard...
It’s hardly a surprise to you that your spouse is making your divorce as difficult and drawn out as possible. They’re angry that you’ve decided to end the marriage, and their logic seems to be that you should suffer as much as possible before you (finally) get your...
Trying to leave an abusive relationship is a frightening endeavor. You are probably acutely aware of how easy it could be to provoke a violent partner in your attempt to exit the relationship. You may also worry about them stalking you after you leave, including...
A prenuptial agreement (also called a prenup) is a contract made between two before marriage that protects each party’s assets if there is a divorce. A postnuptial agreement ( commonly known as postnup) acts similar to a prenup, by protecting property division in a...
It’s a well-known fact that social media can harm marriages. It can reduce marriage quality and contribute to marital relationship neglect. Some spouses find out their partner is cheating through social media. For example, according to one study, Facebook is mentioned...
Parents know that back-to-school time means that their budget is going to be strained. There are a lot of “extras” (that aren’t really extra) that go into getting a child ready for school. The average family has to shell out between $272 and $360 per child before...
As we approach the start of another school year, parents need to be aware of the state requirements for childhood vaccinations. Alabama requires children in schools and daycare facilities to have current vaccinations for a range of diseases from measles, mumps and...
Most people have heard at least one negative story about an unfair divorce outcome. While the story you heard may have been exaggerated or lacked details that would have given the outcome more context, you may worry that you will suffer a significant financial setback...