Divorce can bring out the worst in people. Sadly, some divorced spouses take out their feelings about their ex on their children. One strategy for doing this is something called "voluntary impoverishment." This refers to when people earn less than they're capable of...
Month: May 2018
Women are increasingly paying their husbands alimony
We often hear of women paying alimony to their ex-husbands only when they are extremely wealthy. For example, earlier this year it was reported that "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen's estranged husband was seeking support from the actress, who earns somewhere around...
Summer child custody doesn’t have to be a stressful endeavor
The summer months don't have to be stressful ones just because you and your ex have a child custody agreement. With proper planning, you can enjoy the time you have with your children during the summer and they can have fun without having to worry about school. One of...
How moms can help their kids celebrate Father’s Day
Mother's Day and Father's Day can be among the trickiest holiday for divorced parents. If you and your co-parent have a strained relationship, it can be difficult to muster the will to help your kids prepare to celebrate a day when your ex is celebrated. If your kids...
Why becoming empty-nesters can mean the end of a marriage
We've all heard of the "Seven Year Itch." There was even a movie by that title in which a faithful husband is tempted by a woman he meets on vacation, played by Marilyn Monroe. Now researchers are seeing a growing phenomenon that some call the "20-year itch." It's one...
Does a co-parent’s remarriage affect child support obligations?
When most parents divorce, they work out a child support agreement (or a court determines one for them.) The agreement may be modified based on a significant change in circumstances, such as if the paying parent loses a job. However, what if one of the parents...