Child Support Calculators

• Child Support Calculators  - A calculator to estimate child support payments for each state depending on factors such as the number of children, the income of the parents, etc.

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Divorce

• Divorce Terminology  A divorce may be one of the most complex legal processes that a person encounters in his or her lifetime.
• What Happens in a Divorce?  The necessary steps in obtaining a divorce will depend on the particular situation of the parties getting the divorce.
• Community Property vs. Separate Property  How are property and valuable assets split up in a divorce? That depends on state law.
• Who Pays the Credit Card Debt?  Divorce court orders don't affect creditors, so both spouses are liable for paying back credit card debt and other types of common debt.
• What Happens to Retirement Benefits in a Divorce? Often, retirement benefits are one of the most valuable assets to consider in a divorce case.
• How is Spousal Support Calculated? Determining the amount of spousal support to be paid is up to the Judge, and can vary widely between otherwise similar cases.
• Why Divorce and Bankruptcy Often go Hand in Hand  Money is the number one stress factor in many relationships.
• Divorce Lawyers' Fees Can Be Reduced When Spouses Act "Reasonably"  Lawyer fees don't need to become enormous in divorce cases if the divorcing spouses are honest and reasonable.

Child Custody

• How is Child Support Determined  In order to establish consistency and predictability in the amount of  child support  awards, the federal government mandates child support guidelines to be used by the states.
• A Child Cries; Parents Misinterpret  There are many possible reasons why children resist going from one parent to the other.
• It Doesn't Pay To Lie To Children  To protect a child from the truth, unless there are serious and extenuating circumstances, is only to delay reality and cause confusion.;
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Divorce Basics

It's something that no one hopes to ever experience, but sadly, it's something that almost half of all married couples will go through in the United States. While emotions tend to run high for couples going through a divorce, it is important to make decisions with a level head as these decisions have the potential to affect the rest of your life.  

Much is at stake when couples face divorce: child custody, property division and spousal support to name a few. For this reason, it is important to contact a divorce lawyer who will help you navigate through the emotional turmoil you face and help protect you and your interests during this difficult time.  

Going through a divorce is a severing of marital ties. It not only nullifies the marriage, but sets the terms of property division, child custody,  child support, spousal support and other responsibilities. Agreements that you make in your divorce settlement are legally binding. If you are not aware of the laws surrounding these issues, you may unknowingly give up some of your rights. It is a good idea to at least consult a lawyer, even if your divorce is relatively simple.

Settling a divorce can be very difficult when couples cannot reconcile differences. When irreconcilable differences arise in the course of a marriage, it is important to consult a divorce lawyer. A skilled divorce attorney can help you negotiate child custody and visitation arrangements, fight for a fair distribution of property and assist you with developing a plan of action while advising you and fighting for what is important to you.  

During the difficult times that come with divorce, it is important to have someone looking out for your best interests. Even if you just want everything to be over quickly, it is important to realize that rash decisions will not make your life easier in the long run. Take the time to get the legal advice and representation you need.