If you are a divorcing parent, one of the more contentious issues might be those that involve your minor-aged children. Custody, visitation and child support all require some major decisions and provisions. Once you and your spouse come to an agreement (or the judge decides), the parenting plan is created. This plan is delivered via several orders, all of which must be followed. Unless the parents have decided to go with shared or 50/50 parenting, then one parent will be appointed the primary custodian of the child, and one parent is awarded visitation.
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For those previously married, getting hitched again is probably not the first thing on their minds. Nowadays, it's not uncommon for people to just "live together" without the benefit of any legal agreement whatsoever, and this can be especially true for those who have left a bad marriage. Since two really can often live cheaper than one when it comes to rent and housing expenses, cohabitation has become extremely popular. One frequently problematic issue is the financial arrangements of that cohabitation in relation to spousal support.
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When you are navigating your way through the tricky terrain of a divorce, sometimes the easiest path will be a tempting one to take. That path can sometimes lead to mistakes that inadvertently affect the kids, though.
One common mistake that parents make during a divorce is expecting their kids to act as messengers and convey messages or deliver checks to the other parent. However, that's a potentially big misstep that can have numerous negative consequences.
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So you've done everything right. You and your soon-to-be former spouse have remained civil with one another, sought separate lawyers, and tried to divide your assets without feuding. Maybe you even settled for shared custody of the kids. That doesn't mean that no friction will arise at another point in the process.
You may just assume that you will get custody of the cat if you are its primary caregiver or if the cat was yours before you were married.
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Child support is a necessary responsibility for non-custodial parents, but sometimes life circumstances can make continued payments difficult. If you're facing such a situation, then the answers to the three questions below will prove to be invaluable.
What Is Child Support Modification?
Child support is a court-ordered payment that is usually paid on a monthly basis. The initial support amount is determined by a number of factors, including income of the non-custodial parent, how much time the non-custodial parent spends with the child, and other such circumstances.
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