Many adults have dealt with layoffs and other types of unemployment. While such an event can be frustrating and disappointing, most people quickly bounce back and land new jobs, some which pay even more than before. Some, however, become depressed and unmotivated. They find it hard to get a new job, and as a result, they stay unemployed for months …
Social media is a huge part of society. It seems as though just about everyone is on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or some other site sharing posts and photos of their lives. While this may seem innocent enough, this practice can have dire consequences for someone going through a divorce. In a criminal case, anything you say or do can …
Divorce can be a frustrating time for children of all ages, especially teens. They may be finishing their up their last year of high school and getting ready for college, while dealing with the challenges that come with their parents’ split. One thing that can be particularly challenging is the financial aid process. For those who need help paying for …
In a divorce, one parent often has custody of the children, while the other pays child support. Child support is a fixed monthly payment based on the income of both parents as well as the number of children the parent is financially supporting. Many parents pay this monthly amount for as long as they are ordered to do so (typically …
There are several types of child custody — legal, physical, sole, and joint custody. Legal custody refers to the ability of the parent to make important decisions for the children, such as education, religion and medical treatment. Physical custody means that the child lives with the parent. Sole custody is when one parent has both legal and physical custody of …
Filing for divorce and getting rid of a miserable, annoying, or useless partner can be freeing. You are now on your own. You have the freedom to do what you want without needing anyone else’s approval. However, life after divorce is not all fun and games. Instead of two people living in one household, there are now two different households. …
Marriage is not all sunshine and rainbows. Your wife will not stop nagging at you about everything. Your husband lost his job. Bills are not getting paid. Your kids are driving you nuts. Your partner will not help you with household chores. Many times, divorce crosses your mind. You just cannot take it anymore. It is time to put that …
Ending a marriage is difficult for most people because the act of divorce signifies a sense of loss and failure. You gave up on your marriage and now you are losing your spouse—who may have been a part of your life for 10, 20, 30 or more years. While losing your spouse is probably the most significant loss in a …
Getting a divorce can be devastating enough. Having to foot the bill for lawyer’s fees and other costs after splitting assets in half can leave someone in financial ruin. Even if you opt for a DIY divorce (which is not recommended), you can still expect to pay a lot of money out of pocket. The average divorce costs roughly $15,500. …
If you are near retirement age, you may be thinking about Social Security. Social Security can seem like a complicated system. You pay into it over time, but then what happens? At what age can you receive these benefits? When do you reach full retirement? How much will you receive? What will happen if you are divorced? While you likely …
