Extraordinary expenses are those costs above and beyond what would normally be covered by child support. They are governed under Section 7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines. What kinds of things potentially qualify as extraordinary expenses? childcare needed due to the custodial parent’s employment, illness, or education medical premiums,…
There are lot of traps to avoid in divorce. Some can be simple things, like not having enough information, and some can be complex like knowing the right approach to use. The following are five major financial mistakes, which can be easily avoided. Being In The Dark About Family Finances…
Reaching “the age of the majority” does not end a parent’s obligation for child support. For parents engaged in a high conflict divorce, this milestone can actually add stress and conflict to the family system. Graduation from highschool can be a difficult transition when it comes to child support. A…
Parents are required to support their children. This is the case even if they do not see them on a regular basis, and also when they share parenting time with the child. Child Support is the money one parent pays to the other to help provide for the daily needs…
Family Mediation is an assisted negotiation. It is an alternative to trying to solve a conflict on your own. It is also an alternative to going to court. Mediation is a process for problem solving. Settlement between two people in conflict is the ultimate goal. Family “Mediation is when two…