You and your spouse have been discussing a divorce. Your spouse is not necessarily happy about it, but they realize that there’s nothing they can do to stop the divorce from taking place. As you begin to gather your financial documents, you find some interesting...
Year: 2024
Communication tips for divorced parents
For divorced co-parents, effective communication is one of the best things they can focus on. It can help their post-divorce life go much more smoothly. It’s also a way to put the children first since co-parents have to communicate about child custody decisions and...
Integrating virtual visitation terms into a parenting plan
Virtual visitation terms are increasingly being integrated into the parenting plans of minor children whose parents are no longer together. Virtual visitation uses technology—such as video calls, instant messaging and email—to supplement in-person parenting time....
When a narcissistic ex tries to alienate you from your kids
Going through a separation or divorce is difficult for everyone involved, often especially children. When one parent has narcissistic tendencies, the situation can become even more complex. Parental alienation, where a narcissistic ex alienates your children against...
Do the South Carolina probate courts enforce no-contest clauses?
Someone's estate plan can include a variety of different instructions and requests. There may be language designating certain people as the recipients for certain property and instructions about the care of dependent family members. Testators often invest a lot of...
How does the court determine what is in the best interests of the child?
Child custody cases can be highly contested and complex. Generally, most parents have the best interests of the child at heart. However, they may have different ideas about what is in the best interests of the child. When parents cannot agree on a suitable custody...
If your ex won’t pay child support, can you withhold visitation?
Child support is sometimes ordered during a divorce, and it’s a way of ensuring that both parents can cover some of the cost of raising the child. For instance, perhaps the child will live with you most of the time, but your ex earns more money – due to their busy...
How should you tell your (adult) kids that you’re getting divorced?
So-called “gray” divorces are more common than ever before. The challenges for couples who call it quits when they’re in their 50s, 60s and beyond are often different from the challenges faced by younger couples – except to one significant extent. They still have to...
Cultural respect in child custody situations
In cases of child custody involving parents from different cultural backgrounds, ensuring cultural respect is crucial for the well-being and identity development of an affected child. Both parents working together can make it much easier to accomplish this aim....
2 tips for supporting your kids during divorce
Divorce can be more difficult when children are involved. Not only are you supposed to deal with your marriage ending and the legal process, but also you need to ensure that your kids are doing well. Your divorce can affect your kids, but you can support them to make...