What is the relationship between divorce and financial aid? Even if your kids are years away from college, it pays off to know the law and set agreements in your divorce to make the most of FASFA and financial aid for college and take advantage of any tax benefits. Thinking ahead and getting legal advice …
In HBO’s series “Divorce”, the character Diane expresses her dissatisfaction with her marriage by pulling a gun on her husband an accidentally shooting him. As cathartic as that may be in a TV show, in real life such an emotional exit may land you in jail, and at the very least make it very …
Ashley Madison, a website whose purpose is to connect those wishing to commit adultery with others seeking out an affair, was breached by hackers last week. A virtual Scarlett Letter was pinned to countless names when they were released as users of the site whose main purpose is to facilitate adultery. The Ashley Madison motto …
Congratulations on getting through the post-separation or divorce summer! It’s not easy coordinating summer vacations and time off. But sending the kids back to school post-split comes with its own set of problems. The end of lazy summer days coupled with the complicated school calendar and your work schedule is crazy-making under the best of …
How is Child Support Calculated in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana? Both moms and dads facing a divorce get stressed over child support. They wonder if it will be enough to take care of the kids or if they can afford to pay what the court orders. In most cases, child support is straightforward and rarely …
Although the thought of the post-divorce holidays can make you feel like crawling under the covers with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s and coming out when the holidays are over, it is very important for your children’s sake to make it work. You will find that it is well worth the effort to make …
The answer is YES! Have you seen the movie “Divorce Corp”? It’s a film that was made to expose how our conflict-driven family law system in America is broken and has become a business where profit, not justice, is the end-game. The winners are the attorneys and the losers are the families. You can watch …
Are you ready for the Summer? 8 TIPS for a great post-divorce SUMMER visitation! It’s almost summer! School will be out and the sun will be shining. Make sure that your summer will be a great one for your family by following these tips: Create a co-parenting plan If you haven’t done so already, sit …
Filing for Divorce? Getting yourself organized before you hire an attorney or mediator can save you thousands. Here’s a checklist of documents you and your spouse may need throughout the process. You should also prepare a list of all personal property, including that acquired prior to and during the marriage and debts. Contingent upon your …
The better question is should you? With so much change going on during the divorce process, it is no wonder that the HOUSE is so emotionally charged. Aside from the fact that their home is for most couples the largest asset, the house also represents emotional comfort, memories and stability. This often leads to an …