Should Jail Be a Reason to “Pause” Child Support?

Fathers in prison facing high debt over child support will have the opportunity to “press pause” on their child support obligations.  According to the Washington Post, the Obama administration announced new adjustments that will allow fathers to label their incarceration as “involuntary”
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DivorceHotel

For those who have not heard of it, DivorceHotel is a Netherlands based company for couples looking to have a vacation and divorce at the same time.  The general idea is that instead of worrying about a long drawn out divorce proceeding,
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Custody laws proposing equal parenting time

Approximately 20 states are proposing laws that would change how custody is determined after separation or divorce. Generally the laws would encourage the maximum time for each parent. In New York and Washington, the laws are proposing equal time between parenting. Many
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Child Support After 18 in the District of Columbia

In the District of Columbia, child support continues until the age of 21 or until the minor child is deemed emancipated. This law creates some unique situations.  Courts cannot decide custody for children over 18, but child support is still on the
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Making the Holidays Fun for Kids of Divorce

The holiday season brings up a lot of emotion for children.  Usually, kids associate good feelings with the holidays – relatives, parties, cookies, and presents.  The enjoyment of the holidays does not have to stop just because the parents split up.  For
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