Sole physical custody used to be more popular than it is today, with kids often going to their mother and their father getting to see them through visitation or similar means. Today, though, joint physical custody has become far more common, as Courts strive to keep both parents involved with the kids.
January 2018 Archives
Why would sole physical custody be awarded?
What are benefits of uncontested divorce?
While there is usually some form of sadness or disappointment in any divorce, some couples find that they can achieve their divorce goals without a lengthy, protracted battle over assets and other common divorce issues. These couples often benefit from filing for uncontested divorce instead of using traditionally litigated divorce.
Divorce month: January has a spike in divorce cases
Typically, January sees a significant jump in divorce filings. With the new year comes big changes. For many couples, that means ending their marriages.
The complex relationship between marriage, age and divorce
People don't get married as young as they used to. A 2015 study found that men got married at 29 years old, on average, while women got married at 27 years old.
Is it possible to avoid paying alimony?
You want to get divorced, but you don't want to pay alimony. You see no reason you should have to support your ex after the two of you aren't even a couple anymore.
After your divorce, you may need to modify your support levels
Many people seem to think that the terms of a divorce are essentially written in stone once a judge signs a divorce decree. To a certain extent, this is accurate. Issues like asset division only end up revisited in extreme situations, possibly involving hidden assets or even fraud. Both child support and spousal support (also known as alimony), however, can change to reflect changes in your life.
6 tips that make co-parenting easier
Co-parenting is tricky. Your ex has primary custody, so you only see the kids every other weekend. You drop in sometimes for dinner, but you're not as involved as you'd like to be.
