Mediation vs. Litigation

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Unmarried with Children

Many couples decide to live together and have a child without getting married. If the relationship doesn’t last do the same rules apply for unmarried couples with children as married couples? The answer is no.  If a child is born out of wedlock child custody is handled differently than for couples that get divorced. Here […]

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Modifying Your Child Custody Order

Determining a child custody arrangement is often the most emotionally difficult part of a divorce. The court will order a custody arrangement based on the best interest for the child involved. So what are your options if you did not receive physical custody of your child and want to modify the custody arrangement? Here are […]

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Postnuptial Agreements

You may not be familiar with Postnuptial Agreements like you may be with Prenuptial Agreements. The objective is the same as a prenuptial agreement, but it is made after the couple is already married. Having a postnuptial agreement does not signify that your marriage is going to come to an end; it is simply a […]

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Filing Taxes as a Single Parent: Who Gets the Child Dependent Tax Deduction?

Raising children can be one of the most fulfilling life experiences you’ll have, but it can be expensive. That’s why the IRS offers parents a tax break, otherwise known as a “Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit” to alleviate some of these expenses. If you’re filing taxes for the first time after a recent divorce, […]

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