If your work situation has changed for the worse and you now make less money, you may be wondering if you can receive more child support. After all, you do not want your child to suffer from your income loss. The combined amount you and your former spouse each...
Month: April 2021
What is the purpose of alimony?
Alimony may seem like an outdated concept. When it originated, it was during a time when women stayed home to tend the children and the house, and men were the only ones working and supporting the household. At that time, the goal was to ensure the wife had the proper...
How should divorced parents navigate financial aid?
Newly divorced parents have several shifts to adjust to. For instance, how should they handle helping their shared college-bound child apply for financial aid? Finaid provides insights into the intersection between financial aid and former spouses. Learn how to help...
Identify and categorize your assets ahead of property division
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may feel apprehensive about the property division phase of the divorce. The effort to assemble your financial information takes time, but it will help you identify and categorize your assets for a smoother...
What should you do with your marital home?
Deciding to divorce your current spouse means deciding what to do about your marital home. Which options do you have, and which makes sense for you? U.S. News & World Report may help you decide how to handle property division in a divorce. Explore your choices to...
What do you know about selling a home during a divorce?
As part of your divorce, you and your current spouse want to sell your marital home. Neither of you knows how to navigate the process, and you want to do things the right way. American Home Agents offers tips for putting a marital home on the market during a divorce....