Diana Shepherd, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and Editorial Director of Divorce Magazine “If there is one custodial parent (in most jurisdictions, this means that the children reside with this parent more than 60% of the time; ask a family law lawyer about the definition of sole physical custody in your area), then the state […]
Child Support
Alimony, Child Support, and Taxes
The issues of alimony, child support and taxes frequently confuse and confound people as they are going through the divorce process, and that need not be the case. Each has its own factors to consider and can be taken individually for better understanding. Alimony, which may also be referred to as spousal support or spousal […]
Interest on Child Support Arrears
Because divorce is a matter of state law, whether interest on past due child support is allowed and how it is calculated depends on the state. Most states charge interest on past due child support. The amount of interest you can collect varies by state. Most states have a fixed annual interest rate — often […]
Tax Considerations Before and After Divorce
When people are going through a divorce and/or have just finalized a divorce, they often forget about tax consequences and considerations. That is a critical error on their part that could prove to be very costly. Divorce can take a financial toll, so it is financially prudent to take advantage of any tax benefits that […]
Father’s Rights in Florida: Understanding Child Support & Time Sharing
In Florida, Father’s rights can be challenging when it comes to child support, time sharing and the department of revenue. Read on to learn more.
Rules for Planning Your Child’s College Education
It is that time of year when high school seniors are determining where to go to college. Four-year university or community college? New Jersey public school or an expensive private school? If you are an intact family, you are probably determining how much the family can afford and making decisions about college, free from any […]
When Women have to Pay Alimony
The tide has shifted in the workforce, and more and more women are taking on high-level career positions. Today, women are the top income earners in one-third of all marriages. With an average of 50% of marriages ending in divorce, this shift has resulted in another tide change. A new and growing trend has emerged […]
New Jersey Appellate Court Affirms Child Emancipation Decision
Should an adoptive father be required to pay child support & college expenses when the child turns 18 and leaves the mother’s home to live with her biological father? While this may seem like an unusual or unlikely scenario, this issue was brought before the Appellate Division, resulting in a published decision dated April 13, 2015. Fact […]
Why Some Women are Against Child Support & Support Enforcement
If you have had a failed relationship that includes children, child support enforcement may be in the best interest of your children.
When a Deadbeat Disappears…
If you want to be successful in finding your deadbeat there are really only two things that you need to have.
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