Divorce happens for an abundance of reasons, and it is no different for same-sex couples. That being said, some couples get a divorce because they have found someone else they would rather spend the rest of their life with. When this happens, the filing spouse may be...
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Does child support end at 18?
Contrary to common belief, child support does not necessarily end when a child turns 18. In fact, child support doesn't end until a family court judge says so. This court order can be made once a child turns 18, graduates high school, gets married or is emancipated....
Military divorce cases require special attention
The life of a military couple is not an easy one. Unfortunately, the difficulties these couples face extend well into the area of divorce. Military couples face unique issues with the dissolution of their marriage, some of the most complex being the issues of property...
Consider a custody modification for summer vacation
Every child in America looks forward to the three months off school they receive during summer vacation. For more than 90 days, families struggle to manage their child's new schedule and the many summer activities that this break brings. For divorced families, this...
What are a father’s parental rights before birth?
For most men, finding out you're about to be a father is a life-changing and emotional experience. Just as the expectant mother plays a significant role in the child's life before birth, a father can as well. It is important for soon-to-be fathers to recognize and...
Child support changes as a child grows
One of the most commonly argued aspects of divorce is child support. Even if child custody is clear-cut, child support and who pays what is often revisited time and time again throughout a child's minor years. In fact, as times change and more and more technology is...
What can help a child adjust to custody arrangements?
If you are a divorcing parent, you know that your child custody agreement is one of the most important matters that must be settled. If you and your child's other parent have agreed that you want joint custody, then one of the next steps is to draw up a practical plan...
Study demonstrates gay parents on par with heterosexual parents
The desire to have and raise children is a fundamental human instinct that is shared by gay and heterosexual parents alike. While it may seem self-evident that gay parents are equally capable of providing a happy home for their children as heterosexual parents, it's...
Single parents on low end of the wage spectrum need child support
It does not take a government survey or news report to let you know that the prices of seemingly everything are going ever upward. Perhaps no one is more aware of this fact than single parents. Those who are raising children on their own often live on very tight...
Fathers’ rights movement works to eliminate bias in custody cases
If you are a father who is facing the prospect of divorce, you may be worried that you will not receive fair treatment in regard to having access to your children. This is a very common fear and many fathers believe that the courts make decisions that are unfairly...