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Many people make the mistake of overlooking the actual monetary cost of divorce. While being wary of potential child support or alimony costs is natural, these are costs associated with the post-divorce situation. The actual divorce process can cost tens of thousands...
Your children have basic needs that they depend on you to provide. If you are unable to meet these basic needs, you could face legal action for dependency and neglect. The end result of this action could be the removal of your children from your home. Because children...
Contrary to popular belief, divorce in and of itself does not cause emotional harm to your child. Instead, there are other possible factors, such as you and your ex fighting viciously over custody, that may cause your child emotional pain. If you and your child’s...
Sharing custody of your children with an ex-spouse may not present much problem if you and your fellow parent are residents of the same community in Colorado. However, your former spouse may express a desire to move somewhere else with your child, to another community...
If you have a child with special needs, you may worry about their future financial stability. Depending on their challenges, they may be unable to hold a steady job and will need Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to survive. Yet, you may feel that these monthly...
Marrying a new spouse can mean bringing in children of the new spouse from a previous marriage. In time, stepparents may grow close to their stepchildren and desire to leave them an inheritance. However, stepparents may run into problems if they do not make out wills...
Child Support Options When parents pay child support, these payments may sometimes take up a significant portion of their monthly income. If their financial circumstances change, many parents may realize they cannot afford their child support payments. When parents...
After a divorce, a newly single person should make updating their estate plan a priority to ensure their documentation adequately reflects the changes in their life. However, even before their divorce is over, a person can update some important portions of their...
Even if you have decided to end your marriage, you may be unsure what your life will look like after divorce. Preparing yourself for this major change can help clarify your path and ease some of the stress you may be feeling. Take these steps to get ready for...
Wanting to adopt your spouse's child is a generous gesture that is likely to benefit you as much as your stepchild. We believe that making the parent-child relationship legal can strengthen the bond in many ways. Here are some of the advantages your family stands to...