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Mediation
What can you get out of working with a divorce mediator?
Divorce mediators can help many people get their divorce done without involving costly lawyers, and they can help people work out better outcomes for their kids.
Steffan Lawson
Getting Started, Online Divorce, Finances
Guide to a quick, cheap divorce
Divorce can cost as little as a couple hundred bucks if you know how the process works. Or, you could end up spending thousands on pricy attorneys.
Child Support, Parents, Finances
Child Support 101
Child Support can be confusing but it's important for your child's wellbeing. You need to know how much you and the other parent are each responsible for, and what to do if someone doesn't pay.
Child Custody, Parents
Child Custody 101
Child Custody is the most challenging part of getting divorced. There's no avoiding the emotional strain, but understanding how the process works and how you can put your children's best interests first makes it easier for everyone.
Collaborative Divorce
What Is Collaborative Divorce and Why Should I Use It?
Collaborative Divorce can work great for couples who want the professional assistance lawyers can offer but don't want to go to court.
Valerie Keene
Legal Terms, Going to Court, Legal Separation
Legal Separation 101: Pros and Cons
Legal Separation is different from a divorce and may be a better option for some couples. It's recognized by most states and has a different legal process from divorce.
How child custody works in Utah
In Utah child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.
How to get divorced in Utah
Utah is a no-fault state. First file in court, then draft an agreement with your spouse (uncontested) or go to court if the divorce is contested.
A brief history of Family Court
Although Family Court in the U.S. has its roots in efforts in the late 1800s to deal with juvenile crime, it took until the 1960s for it to start looking like the Family Court we know today.
Kentucky Family Court
Kentucky's Family Court is a special division of the state judicial system that handles divorce, child custody, juvenile and other family-related court cases.
Collaborative Divorce in Kentucky
Collaborative Divorce is not as popular in Kentucky as other states, but still very much an option. There are plenty of Kentucky Family Law attorneys who are experienced in Collaborative Divorce.
How child custody works in Virginia
In Virginia child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.
How child custody works in West Virginia
In West Virginia child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.
How child custody works in Tennessee
In Tennessee child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.
Illinois Child Custody Proceedings Explained
Illinois deals with child custody similar to most other states. Illinois child custody covers significant decision-making responsibilities and parenting time.
How Child Custody Works in Florida
Florida child custody consists of physical and legal custody. Custody is ordered by a court on the basis of a child's best interests and can affect child support.
A Guide to Co-Parenting Communication
Want to help your child? Communication with their other parent better. From dealing with emotions to making making decisions, small improvements will make life better for everyone.
Creating a Parenting Plan through Mediation
Creating a parenting plan is always a difficult situation but creating your plan with a mediator will make the process much easier.
How Do I Get More Child Support from My Spouse?
Wondering how you'll pay the bills with not enough child support? Learn about your options for getting more.
How Do I Know If I’m Getting Enough Child Support?
If you've been wondering if you've been getting all the child support the other parent owes, there are straightforward ways to find out.
Spousal Support (Alimony) 101
How much spousal support you pay or receive is determined by the courts. It depends on many factors, including how long the marriage lasted, each spouse's contributions to the marriage, and more.
Who gets what in a divorce?
Real estate, vehicles, retirement benefits, furniture -- all of these get split up during a divorce. Each state has laws governing how property is divided, usually either "equitable" or "equal".
Will Divorce Affect My Credit?
Getting divorced can have big financial implications, including on your credit score. It's important to understand what will impact your credit-worthiness and how to avoid issues.
Report: Marriage and divorce rates during COVID
Marriage and divorce rates plummeted for most states during the pandemic. Our analysis ranks states and examines those that bucked the trend.
Marriage and Divorce data: National Center for Health Statistics annual reports
We've digitized and formatted marriage and divorce rate data collected by the Center for Disease Control's National Center for Health Statistics. Download it now!
