It is hard on everyone when parents decide to divorce. In-laws have to deal with ruptured relationships, friends have to determine how they’ll communicate with each party, and the divorcees must confront what life will look like upon separation. However, almost everyone would agree that...
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed life as we know it. Schools were forced to shut their doors, and no one left their homes. Unfortunately, another thing that happened was that millions of people lost their jobs. Losing a job has been especially detrimental for divorced parents...
The past year and a half have been grueling. The COVID-19 pandemic transformed every aspect of American life. Children began e-learning, millions of people started working remotely, and only essential workers were allowed to continue their work as usual. Another thing that has changed as...
A lot has changed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. From running errands to going on vacation, things look very different. Spousal support is just one of the many family court issues that has seen changes throughout the pandemic. However, a new and uncertain...
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world. For more than a year and a half, the entire world shut down and isolated in their homes. Kids also started doing school remotely, and millions of people lost their jobs. This increase in unemployment had a significant impact...
Not all divorce proceedings can be amicable, especially when the custody and safety of a child are in question. Supervised visitations are one of the best ways to ensure a child remains safe in the presence of their noncustodial parent during high-risk divorce situations. However,...
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us. 2021 certainly flew by. The holidays are such a special time for families because they spend time together and create new traditions. Yet, this time can be especially challenging for families of divorce....
Going through a divorce is trying on anyone, regardless of how that decision ultimately came about. From taking the steps to move out of the family home to becoming accustomed with a new way of life, the challenges may seem endless. This is why, when...
Judges take multiple factors into consideration when looking into a divorce case. For example, they will look at the employment status of each partner to determine spousal support. Judges will also investigate if either party has a criminal record, and whether it impacts the case...
Early in the pandemic, divorce rates had increased by 34 percent in the United States, but did they continue that trend for the rest of the year? Here is a look at COVID-19’s impact on divorce rates. During the First Months In April of 2020, just one...