Marriage vows may differ from couple to couple, but most of the time they involve people promising to stay together even when times get tough. While you may have agreed to stay with your spouse when they have health issues or career problems, you likely didn't think...
Family Law
Should you choose lump-sum alimony?
You and your spouse are getting a divorce and you know they’re going to have to pay alimony. After all, you quit your career to raise the children, take care of the house and support your spouse’s career -- and that was years ago. You counted on your spouse’s support,...
Can you move with your child after a divorce?
Freedom of movement often feels like a fundamental right in the United States. If you want to leave the city, the state or even the country, you can. Maybe you already live hundreds of miles from your hometown. Even if you haven’t moved at all in the last decade, the...
What can you do when your ex-spouse interferes with custody?
Even if your divorce finalized months or years ago, you may find yourself in an ongoing custody battle with your ex-spouse. You might have hoped you two could maintain a civil relationship as co-parents. But your ex-spouse’s actions may have made this goal impossible....
Hoping to collect alimony? Avoid these 4 mistakes
If you were dependent on your spouse or gave up your career to raise your kids, you may be concerned about supporting yourself after divorce. In these situations, you may be hoping to collect alimony. This post-marital support can make it easier for spouses to...