Over 14.7 million children currently live in households that receive child support payments. This amounts to about 1/5 of kids across the US. If your family is included among these ranks, you’re far from alone. If you’re just beginning to process of collecting this aid, you likely don’t know exactly what support you’re receiving. So, […]
Navigating a divorce can take an enormous toll on your mental health. Research shows that divorce is strongly correlated with reduced mental and physical health. If you’re facing the prospect of divorce, one of the most important things you can do is look into the different types of divorce and decide which is right for […]
The parent and child relationship is the most natural in the world. However, even with this relationship, there are situations in which it isn’t working out, and it would be in the best interests of the minor to set out on their own. The legal term for this process is called emancipation. There are more than […]
About 50% of American children will experience a parental divorce at some point. Even when the decision to divorce is the best thing for the kids involved, this is still a stressful and difficult time. It’s important that parents navigate divorce with children the right way to minimize the mental and emotional toll on their little […]
Divorce is common, and a sore spot for many people each year. Right now, divorces happen at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 people, per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If you happen to be among them, the main way to soothe this stress and move forward with life is by finding the help of […]
About 1 in 5 children live in homes that receive child support payments. If you give child support to an ex-spouse, you likely have struggled to give the appropriate amount sometimes. If you’re unemployed, this becomes a nearly impossible challenge. Read on to learn whether you need to pay child support when you’re out of a […]
A divorce can be a complicated and emotional legal process. Even if both spouses agree that it’s time to part ways, there can still be intricate issues to resolve and complex steps to follow. While you may prefer to work through this process on your own, it’s best to hire a divorce attorney. This expert […]
According to survey results, Americans’ knowledge of civic law has jumped in the last couple of years. However, knowing your civic rights is a very different kettle of fish from family law. Most people are largely unaware of what family law involves until they find themselves facing things like divorce or child custody arrangements So what is family law? Family […]
Did you know there are about 20 million emancipated minors living in the United States today? Emancipation is a tricky subject and one most people don’t know a lot about. You may know that emancipation allows a child to become a legal adult early, but what does that mean, and why is it done? Emancipation […]
When two parents decide to divorce, there may be children involved who are directly affected. Child support is a type of payment that one parent makes to the other parent (or a designated legal guardian) to meet that child’s reasonable needs. While the specific rules and regulations can differ by state, there are some general […]