When a couple divorces and children are involved, child support is likely to be involved. Even though it is a legal obligation, not every parent takes it seriously. In 2015, $33.7 billion in child support was owed, but only 60% of that money was actually received. Why do parents not pay child support? While some parents just do not want …
A lot of people feel uncertain about their marriage. It may not be happy, and they may even contemplate divorce at some point, but for some reason, they are just not ready to let go. They may be sticking around for financial reasons. A stay-at-home mom may not work or earn income, so how will they support themselves after a …
It is estimated that at least 40% of marriages end in divorce. It is possible that many more people would get divorced, but there is one thing stopping them — money. While many couples stay together for the children, some delay divorce because they simply cannot afford it. The average cost of a divorce is $15,000. While it is possible …
It can be a shock to hear that a friend, family member, or neighbor is getting divorced after many years of marriage. After a certain period of time, you naturally assume that a couple will stay together forever. After all, if they have been able to get along with each for 30 or 40 years, they should be able to …
The word “divorce” has negative connotations for most people. After all, why would a divorce be a good thing? A divorce splits up a family. It forces one household into two. If children are involved, they have to be shuttled between two parents. Many are used as pawns by parents looking to seek revenge on each other. While many parents …
With the coronavirus spreading rapidly across Florida, the United States, and the rest of the world, many people have concerns. Will they or their family members get the disease? How long do they have to stay at home? When will their children go back to school? Will they lose their job? If they do, how will they pay the bills? …
Many couples stay in miserable marriages for a couple of main reasons. In some cases, money is a factor. Divorces can be expensive, and it is often more practical to just stay together. Another reason why people may delay divorce is because of the children. Many couples stay together because they do not want to split up the family and …
You may have heard horror stories about nasty divorces. On TV, spouses are seen engaging in vicious fights and battling it out in court. You may have read stories about your favorite celebrities taking years to resolve their divorces. Children are often caught in the middle, with parents using them as bargaining chips in emotional divorces. Because of this, you …
You may be happily married at the moment. You and your spouse may have good jobs and be well-off financially. However, nothing lasts forever. Things can change in an instant. What would happen if your spouse died? What if you got a divorce? What would your money situation look like? This is something you need to consider. Life has a …
In an ideal world, a divorcing couple would quickly settle their issues and finalize their divorce without spending too much money. Unfortunately, this is not always the outcome. While some couples split amicably and try to compromise, many divorces are contentious. It is not uncommon for a person to not want to divorce. They may be angry and caught off …
