Going through a divorce is never easy, but there are ways you can make the process simpler. Getting organized and being prepared can help you navigate your divorce more successfully. Taking these few steps can help you reduce the stress of the process and start a new chapter of your life.
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It is easy to let the consumerism of the holidays reel you into its trap. Also, it feels good to give loved ones expensive gifts. But while making big purchases during the holiday season may make sense at the time, it can leave you in debt once the new year arrives. According to a recent survey, Americans accumulated an average of around $1,000 over the 2017 holiday period. This amount of debt alone can take months to years to pay off, especially for those who can only make minimum payments with high interest rates.
If you are struggling with your finances because of holiday spending, you may not know where to turn for help. The burden may be even worse if you had existing financial struggles before the holidays. Here are some reasons you may want to consider filing for bankruptcy to wipe out your credit card debt.
Marriage, especially later in life, means that you are getting a new spouse, but you may also be acquiring relationships with the children he or she already had before meeting you. This creates myriad issues and may also make you wonder if you should legally adopt this new child or children in your life.
If the child's biological parents are both actively involved in the child's life and have not given up their parental rights, you will not be adopting the stepchild. However, if the other parent has relinquished or lost their legal parental rights, or if the other parent consents, then adoption may be a possibility. If you choose to adopt a stepchild, this creates permanent legal obligations for your parent-child relationship. The adoption also means that the child will be treated by law as if the stepchild is your biological child.
When you and your spouse married, you understood that you were taking on the role of stepparent. Since then, you and your stepchild have developed a strong parent-child bond. Now, you want to adopt your stepchild so you can offer him or her all the benefits of a legal parent, and your spouse is ecstatic. However, you cannot become a legal parent while the other parent retains his or her parental rights.
Here are several ways that the other parent may lose his or her parental rights:
Filing for bankruptcy is not something you do every day. Obviously, you have made a big decision in choosing to file, and you want the process to go well.
To that end, here are five mistakes that you should avoid when preparing to file bankruptcy:
The legalization of gay marriage brought much joy and overdue validation to the LGBTQ community. In the years since the 2015 ruling, though, many of the couples who joyously married have found themselves facing divorce. The divorce rate among gay couples is not drastically different than that for straight couples, but there are some key differences that the former should take into consideration.
According to Time, both male and female same-sex couples outearn straight couples by a significant margin. Because divorce is an inherently financial matter, this means that gay couples should pay attention to the following financial and legal implications of ending their marriage.
Divorce is never pleasant, and it can be extremely stressful and complicated.
A separation agreement can clarify and resolve major issues, lessen anxiety and simplify what would otherwise be a long, drawn-out parting of the ways.
In the state of New Jersey, the court looks at several factors to determine the amount of child support a parent should pay.
However, changes happen throughout life. For example, if you experience a career change that affects your salary, the financial contribution you make to support your son or daughter may be affected, too.
Divorce is tough on everyone, and if you are facing the break-up of your family, you are obviously concerned about the effect it will have on your children.
No matter how you and the other parent will feel about each other after the divorce, your focus must be on helping your children adjust to the inevitable changes in their lives.
If you are struggling under a mountain of debt, you may be considering bankruptcy protection. However, the filing process is more restrictive today than it once was.
Keep in mind that to be eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the state of New Jersey, you must be able to pass the means test.
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