A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that the law favors mothers when it comes to custody issues. The truth is that the law is gender-neutral and is instead focused on what supports the child’s best interests. If you’re a father, then, you have a shot at...
The thought of potentially losing time with your children through a custody case can be heart-wrenching. But the uncertainty of it all can be even more difficult for your child to handle. And given their vulnerability, they may experience several negative effects when...
When you aren’t feeling well, your focus is usually on scheduling an appointment with a healthcare professional who can treat you as soon as possible and not on the cost. Medical debt can cause a significant financial burden and bankruptcy may be an option to...
Sadly, not all parents are able to make the best choices for their children; some may even put them in danger. While every biological parent has rights and responsibilities toward their child, the court may decide to end them if the child's well-being is in jeopardy....
When people go through a divorce, they suddenly need to start a life on their own after years of living a shared life with their spouse. This can create a difficult situation for many people. Figuring out how they will pay for all of their monthly obligations can be...
Hiding assets is such a serious breach of trust that it is also known as financial infidelity. It affects as many as 30% of United States couples, and of those, a tenth of them divorce as a result. It can be just as serious as physical infidelity, and finding out...
Divorce can be a grueling process. While you’ll be forced to navigate challenging legal issues such property division and child custody, you’ll also have to cope with the emotional realities of your situation. That can be hard to do under any circumstances, but your...
When couples without children divorce, they cannot wait to start their new lives without each other. They want their new lives without their soon-to-be ex-spouse. And, divorcing parents have this same thought. They want that new home, separate from their soon-to-be...
In Mississippi divorces, children are a primary focus. Since they often get caught in the middle of the parents’ dispute, state law strives to ensure their best interests are served and they are properly cared for. Part of that is ensuring the child support order is...
Over the past few years, there was talk about a divorce tsunami that was right around the corner. It was believed that these trying times would lead many to call it quits, but that appears to be largely hyperbole; however, the United States still sees about a 50%...