
Why Parents Need To ‘Lean In’ When It Comes To Paying Child Support in Washington State
Do you know the damage you do when your child thinks you don’t want to pay child support?
Do you know the damage you do when your child thinks you don’t want to pay child support?
Think of your asshole ex and remind yourself that they’re not as powerful as they think or want you to believe. Learn how to be the best co-parent even with an asshole ex.
Moving into a new home can be exciting, but that excitement can quickly wane if it is because their parents are splitting up. Learn how to ease the transition and make a welcoming space.
Single and divorced mothers have continued to struggle to earn as much as men. Learn how co-parenting can help narrow the gender pay gap.
Balancing work and allocating parental responsibilities between parents can be a challenge, particularly if both parents work outside the home. This challenge can be further exacerbated when parents get divorced, and their children begin to rotate between two households.
Being single on Mother’s Day can hurt, especially if it’s your first and you’re used to celebrating it in a particular way. Whether you initiated your divorce or your spouse imposed it on you, embracing a single lifestyle can take some getting used to. We have 5 ways you can help ease the transition and make the day special for your and your children.
It’s important to visit your physician when you notice some change in your health. A medical checkup offers you a chance to discuss issues with your doctor, ask questions, and get professional input on your overall health. Like your annual checkup with your doctor, a regular review of your estate plan with your attorney will help you minimize the risk of future unexpected hardships that might arise from incomplete or outdated documents.
With the chaos typical during a divorce, it can be easy to let certain traditions fall through the cracks. One common tradition that often falls by the wayside is the family dinner. However, family dinners after divorce can be an important part of the recovery process for everyone, including your ex. Here are a few reasons why.
Stanley, 73 years old, recently passed away. He never married or had any children. Stanley lived alone in his home and was self-sufficient until his health began to decline last year. Not wishing to burden his nieces and nephews, Stanley took it upon himself to hire a home health aide to come to his home and care for him. The pandemic restrictions prevented his niece, Cathy, with whom he had always had a close relationship, from visiting him. However, she called often. She even made an effort to see him but was only allowed window visits by the care worker and never provided the opportunity for in-person visits before his death. Cathy had no idea her uncle was being neglected and abused. To prevent a similar scenario from happening to you or someone you love, here’s what you should know.
The percentage of children who live in a single-parent household has increased significantly. While estate planning for single parents is similar to estate planning for families with two parents, you should take special consideration and outline specific provisions in your estate plan if you’re a single parent due to death, divorce, or life choice. If you’re a single parent, estate planning should become a high priority.