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While this is a tricky subject, it is not uncommon. When a couple who is in a romantic relationship has a child, it is presumed that the man in the relationship is the dad and his name is included in the birth certificate. This makes him the child’s legal father. And...
A sudden financial crisis can wreck your entire economic situation. Once you fall behind on one obligation, you are likely to fall behind on others, worsening your circumstances. One thing you should avoid when facing a crisis is not paying your child support...
Are you concerned about getting a fair divorce settlement and having your voice heard? Have you wondered how to establish a custody agreement effectively? Mediation may help. What is mediation? Mediation is a non-adversarial form of conflict resolution that includes:...
Obtaining a divorce is not a decision that should be taken lightly, but it is often the best thing for the family. Once this is what has been decided on, there are numerous issues for spouses to settle. For parents, their priority will be coming up with a custody...
Child custody battles can be emotionally draining and highly contested, and they can leave a lasting impact on both the children and their parents. Therefore, during a custody battle, you should try to minimize conflict to protect the children's best interests. While...
Divorced parents pay child support to meet their kids' needs as before. The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program in Alabama helps families obtain orders for child support payment and comply with court orders. This makes it easy for them to apply for child support...
The end of a romantic relationship is never quite the end of your relationship with your child. Whether you and your ex are caught up in a bitter divorce battle or were never married at all, your child deserves your love and care at all times. Unfortunately, it is not...
When couples can’t talk out their issues, the next thing they may try is marriage counseling. Marriage counselors are generally trained in communication and argument de-escalation techniques. In theory, couples therapy should help couples reestablish and rekindle...
Divorce is difficult, and it can be messy for many couples. With all the arguing and disagreements you may face, you may not think much about your taxes. However, it’s imperative that you consider your tax situation and what it will be when your divorce is final....
At this point in your relationship with your ex, you have no idea what you ever saw in them – and they certainly aren’t making your co-parenting relationship easy. The hostility between you has gotten to the point where your ex is purposefully making it impossible for...
