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3 times lump-sum alimony may make sense

It is entirely normal to feel some financial trepidation in the lead-up to a divorce. After all, you may have to adjust to living on a single income. Nevertheless, if your ex-spouse has a greater income potential than you do, you may receive alimony.  Also known as...

Can co-parenting apps help divorced parents?

After a divorce, the well-being of your children is a priority. Even in the best-case-scenario and most amicable splits, child custody issues can still be complicated. In the digital age, parents are learning how to use technology to their advantage.  Some use apps...

How to set goals in collaborative divorce?

In a collaborative divorce, it is imperative that you and your spouse work together as much as possible to reach conclusions. If you fail to settle your marriage, you could face losing all the progress you made during the process and having to go to court to settle...

3 types of alimony in Iowa

If your divorce puts you in an unfavorable financial position relative to your ex-spouse, you may be able to collect alimony. Also known as spousal support, alimony is money that one spouse pays to the other when there is a discrepancy in the levels of income between...

How to help children cope with divorce

Divorces can tear apart the whole family. It is easy for parents to become preoccupied with their own feelings when in the center of a divorce. The problem with this, however, is that sometimes they take time away from the child and forget to address the child’s...

Can I get sole custody?

The most common child custody arrangement after divorce is co-parenting. However, particularly if you have a difficult relationship with your ex-spouse, you may be looking for sole custody. Generally, t is very rare for courts to award sole custody in modern times....

The impact of divorce on your retirement

If you divorce when you are young, you may not think too much about how it will impact your retirement. However, if you have a nice retirement plan in place or you are an older person, the effects of your divorce on your retirement may be a pressing issue. After all,...

4 questions to answer before deciding for, against a prenup

If you are getting married this spring or summer, you probably have a lot of loose ends to tie up in the coming weeks and months. You may be planning a wedding, moving, or preparing to start a family. With so much to think about, it can be easy to put off planning for...

Am I eligible for alimony?

One of the most difficult adjustments people must make during and after a divorce is supporting themselves financially. This can be especially worrisome for people who stayed at home with the kids. People in this situation can be scared about how they will pay for a...

How to tell your adult child you’re getting divorced

Breaking the news of a divorce is always emotional and hard. As difficult as the separation may be for you, it can be equally – if not more – devastating for your children. This is true regardless of their ages. Adult children can be just as impacted by a split as...

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