You already know that you must likely pay your former spouse child support, but you do not know the specific amount. What factors determine how much you must pay? Turn to Forbes for the answers you need to create a post-divorce budget. Being well-informed helps set...
If you are facing divorce, helping your children adjust to the next chapter in their lives will be top of mind. Many divorcing parents choose mediation and sit down together to work out an effective parenting plan. In doing so, here are five mistakes to avoid. 1....
As a parent, telling your child is one of the hardest parts of divorce. Every child reacts to big news in a different way. It is hard or even impossible to get a good grasp on how yours might take it. But you understandably want to make the process as easy as...
When deciding who gets custody of a child, emotions often get in the way, and parents may make a decision that is not in the best interest of the child. Rather than thinking about what they each want, each parent should consider what situation would be the healthiest...
If you are working through a tough divorce, it is very likely that you are experiencing high levels of anxiety, which can disrupt various facets of your daily life (such as your sleep schedule). Moreover, if you are struggling with a sleep disorder, this can also make...
If you and your spouse separated or got divorced in the last year, the upcoming holiday season may bring about a whole new set of questions and challenges for you when it comes to planning activities for your kids. The usual family traditions you shared as a married...
Years ago when you and your spouse launched the family business, its possible demise through divorce never entered your thoughts. However, the successful business you built does not have to end along with your marriage. Here are three options to consider. Perform a...
Child support may act as a source of income to provide a reasonable living for your child, so it might feel like the floor is dropping out from you when those payments stop coming in. You might feel angry, anxious or even retaliatory in your search to find a quick...
The divorce process is challenging for multiple reasons and if you are struggling through a tough divorce, you are likely experiencing various hurdles in your personal and even professional life. Sometimes, people struggle with overeating due to divorce-related stress...
Realizing that divorce is inevitable is enough to make anyone feel defeated, but coupled with job loss and the future seems bleak. For divorcees in Illinois who are grappling with the uncertainties of unemployment, their effort to stay optimistic may make a...
