There’s a move lately in West Virginia to move to a 50/50 shared custody plan for parents at the start of divorce proceedings, in a bill that has been dubbed the “Parenting Fairness Act.” According to the Herald-Dispatch, it’s the second time in three years that such...
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Mary J. Blige provides some insights on spousal support
Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show had the nation abuzz, with the legendary Mary J. Blige performing as part of an all-star hip-hop cast that also included Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Eminem. That’s not typically what you’d expect in the first line of a family law blog...
Is any marriage really “divorce-proof?”
As we get closer to Valentine’s Day — which can be a particularly trying time for anyone who’s experienced or experiencing divorce — we’re reminded of an opinion piece from NBC News’ Meagan Francis two Valentine’s Days ago. In her excellent article, she called...
How does a divorce change my student loan situation?
Student loans have been in the news quite a bit in recent years, in part because of the pandemic and how the CARES Act put the brakes on many people’s student loan payments. Student loans are a common form of debt people have, are generally harder (though not...
Can divorce really be harmful to men’s health?
There’s a fascinating new study that caught our eye this week from the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, looking at some long-term health effects of divorce on both men and women. The results were of particular concern to men, as the Daily Mail presented...
Why not make some financial New Year’s resolutions?
If you’re planning to divorce or you’re already divorced, one of the realities that hits home for people is how much more expensive it can be to live divorced as opposed to married. Simply put, you’re going from sharing the expense of maintaining one shared household...
We’re finally saying goodbye to this upside-down year
With just a few days left before we turn the page on 2021, we have to say that it’s been a completely upside-down year in a lot of ways. It starts with COVID-19, of course – we thought we were turning the corner on it for good in July, and then the Delta and Omicron...
There’s more than one way to split up parenting time around Christmas
If you’re a divorced parent in Texas, it’s likely that noon on Dec. 28 is a date and time that has special significance to you. Per the Texas Family Code, that’s when handoff of a child occurs from one parent to another, as a transition point (though never quite a...
More financial mistakes to be aware of in your divorce
In our most recent article, we discussed some financial mistakes that some people make in the run-up to their divorces finalizing, but we really only scratched the surface. It was based on an article we ran across recently, detailing 10 mistakes to avoid while getting...
Financial mistakes to be aware of in your divorce
As we often point out to our clients, the emotion you feel in a divorce is very real and very present, but ultimately, a divorce is a legal agreement that has financial implications that last well into your post-divorce life. You want to make sure, when you’re going...