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Restraining OrdersRestraining orders can help offer some protection against abuse by establishing limits on the abuser. Learn more about orders of protection and your rights. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Restraining Orders" A Divorce Perspective – Giving Up On Happily Ever AfterThis divorce perspective highlights how calling it quits on a broken marriage may be the best thing for everyone involved. She found happiness after divorce by accepting the realities of her marriage. Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Divorce Perspective – Giving Up On Happily Ever After" Dealing With Ex SpousesDealing with ex spouses can be challenging at times. You want to get on with your life, but part of you is still tied to the past. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dealing With Ex Spouses" Dating After Your DivorceThe divorce is finally over and you're officially single, but are you ready to start dating again? Here are some important things to consider before you start stepping out. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dating After Your Divorce" Tracy Achen - Divorce ExpertTracy Achen is the founder of WomansDivorce, the premier site for all women dealing with divorce. Find out more about Tracy and read through her articles on how to overcome the challenges of divorce. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tracy Achen - Divorce Expert" Split Custody ArrangementsSplit custody is when each parent has custody of at least one child. For example, brother lives with Dad and sister lives with Mom. Split child custody is uncommon, but it may make sense in some cases Permalink -- click for full blog post "Split Custody Arrangements" Afford A DivorceNot being able to afford a divorce is a common concern for many women, but there are ways to get the process started without a lot of money. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Afford A Divorce" Working With Your LawyerWorking with your lawyer is important during the divorce process. The following tips can help you work out some of the issues. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Working With Your Lawyer" Joint Custody Child Support AnswersIf you have joint custody child support may still be ordered. This is a surprise to some parents who push for shared custody in an attempt to avoid paying child support. Find out what is considered. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Joint Custody Child Support Answers" The Marital Home and DivorceThe marital home and divorce; understanding the issues concerning marital property, equity, and mortgages. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Marital Home and Divorce" Paternity and Child SupportEstablishing paternity and child support obligations sometimes comes up in divorce. Will he owe child support if DNA tests show he's not the father? Find out what is considered in the decision. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Paternity and Child Support" Head of Household Tax Filing Status after DivorceThe key to insuring Head of Household tax filing status generally lies in the custody agreement. Most people are under the misconception that claiming a child as a dependent entitles them to file HOH. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Head of Household Tax Filing Status after Divorce" Understanding Child Tax Credits After DivorceClaiming child tax credits after divorce depends in part on who will be claiming the dependency exemption. Find out if you qualify for a child tax credit, child care credit, or any education credits. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Understanding Child Tax Credits After Divorce" Divorce Settlement Negotiation StrategiesHere are some divorce settlement negotiation strategies to help you get an equitable outcome from your divorce. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Divorce Settlement Negotiation Strategies" How To Prepare For DivorceWhat steps can you take to prepare for divorce that will protect your financial future, even if the split has come as a surprise? Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Prepare For Divorce" Child Custody IssuesDuring a divorce, child custody issues are often where the negotiations break down. What are your options? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Child Custody Issues" Understanding Parental Rights In DivorceParental rights can be a confusing concept, especially during and after a divorce. The following information can help you understand where you stand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Understanding Parental Rights In Divorce" Preparing For A DivorceWhen preparing for a divorce, time is your friend because it allows you to not only plan for the actual divorce, but also for your life afterward. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Preparing For A Divorce" Your Copy of Tax Return Information and How To Get ItGetting a copy of tax return data for previous tax years is important when going through divorce, especially if you signed the returns without looking at them. Read on to learn how to get copies. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Your Copy of Tax Return Information and How To Get It" Relocation And Child CustodyFrequently asked questions about relocation and child custody, with answers from the legal expert. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Relocation And Child Custody" Converting IRA To A Roth IRA - Benefits In DivorceWhile converting ira or traditional retirement plans to a Roth IRA can be beneficial to many people, there is a unique opportunity that often arises in the year of a divorce. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Converting IRA To A Roth IRA - Benefits In Divorce" Out of State VisitationWith todays mobile society, out of state visitation and long distance parenting is becoming more common. The following information can help you understand your long distance visitation options. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Out of State Visitation" Protecting Your Credit During DivorceIt is so important to protect your credit during divorce, because low credit scores will affect so many areas of your life after divorce. Read on to learn what to do. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Protecting Your Credit During Divorce" Ending A Marriage - Arriving at the DecisionEnding a marriage is never easy and it may take a lot of time to make the decision, but this time can help you work through the various emotions of dealing with a dead end marriage. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ending A Marriage - Arriving at the Decision" What Your Child Custody Agreement Should IncludeStates require that parents create a child custody agreement when they divorce that outlines how the parents will continue to care for their children. Find out what should be included in yours. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Your Child Custody Agreement Should Include" Spousal AlimonySpousal alimony is a court order for the payment of support from one spouse to the other which is awarded on an individual case basis. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Spousal Alimony" The Steps Of DivorceThe actual legal steps of divorce will vary from state to state, so you need to get state specific advice for your case. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Steps Of Divorce" Handling Debts In DivorceUnderstanding how to handle debts in divorce is very important, because divorce debt can haunt you for years if not addressed properly in your settlement agreement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Handling Debts In Divorce" Dating Tips For Divorced MomsThe following dating tips for divorced moms can help you navigate the waters as you begin dating with children after divorce. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dating Tips For Divorced Moms" Creating A Child Visitation ScheduleDeveloping a child visitation schedule takes effort, but it pays off in the long run. A good custody schedule allows parents and children to avoid confusion about visitation times and other issues. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Creating A Child Visitation Schedule" |
