Children are, without a doubt, expensive to raise. If you’re paying child support, you may view your teenager’s upcoming 18th birthday with a sense of relief. The issue may not be that simple, however. There are a few situations where child support can extend into a...
Custody arrangements can be challenging to negotiate when divorced or separated parents live close to one another. An added layer of complication enters into the picture when parents live in two different states. Lots of co-parents must contend with long-distance...
Anyone who has to go through a divorce knows that it can be upsetting. Whether you’re dealing with an arrogant or self-centered spouse, trying to navigate how to afford your lifestyle following your divorce or dealing with custody issues, it can be overwhelming and...
Has divorce been on your mind for a while now? Do you find your thoughts constantly drifting to what life would be like without your spouse underfoot? Would you rather be alone than spend time with your spouse? Why, then, are you still married? It isn’t unusual for...
Not all relationships work out, but sometimes those relationships result in a child. Just because you are not in the other parent's life does not mean you cannot be involved in your child's. Studies show children tend to be better adjusted when they have both parents...
One of the hardest things for a divorcing parent is knowing that your child will suffer. It can be easy to feel guilty about this and think that you need to make it up to them. Divorce is a reality of life for many adults and many children. Your child will not be the...
People who run a business sometimes find it hard to run a business while maintaining a happy married life. Balancing work and home life is tough, but failing to do so could lead to divorce. Ideally, a spouse is treated like your best friend and top customer. They get...
Unfortunately, one spouse telling lies about the other is a common occurrence in Wheaton, Illinois divorces. Examples include: He cheated on me through the whole marriage. She cannot stop drinking or taking drugs. He hits the children when I am out of the home. She...
You think of divorce as something that will or will not happen based solely on decisions made by you and your spouse. No one else affects your odds of divorce. But is that true? Or could outside factors play a role? For instance, say your own parents got divorced when...
One of the most difficult things about sharing custody with your ex is their constant involvement in your life. If you want to plan a weekend getaway, you have to communicate with them to let them know the kids won't be available to take phone calls that weekend. If...
