What happens if you don’t pay child support? And, is it illegal to not pay your child support? If you’re struggling to pay your child support, you may be asking these questions. The Laws Vary from State to State You may be asking yourself, “what happens if I don’t pay…
While some parents have no problem with getting therapy for their children, such as therapy and/or medication, other parents have concerns. This has led some parents to wonder, do parents have a legal obligation to get mental health help for their children? Like most things in family law, the answer…
Divorce and suicide awareness ought to go hand-in-hand. The divorce process is difficult and traumatic. If you know someone who’s going through a divorce, please reach out to them and show them that they matter. Those who have been through a divorce know just how agonizing it is to cope…
What does DCFS look for when they’re investigating? How Investigations Begin When a report is filed with DCFS, the report will need to be reviewed to ensure that there’s actually enough information to investigate the case. Assuming there is enough information, DCFS will likely show up unannounced at the child’s…
Does DCFS Remove Overweight Children Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly large issue. Across the globe, rates of childhood obesity are increasing at an unprecedented rate. Not only are the rates of obesity increasing, but the rates of obesity-related complications are also increasing. If your child is struggling with weight-related…
Spoiling a child isn’t good, but is overindulgence child abuse? What Is Overindulgence? Many parents try to give their children the things they didn’t have as children. While this can be a good thing, it can also be a bad thing when the child is getting too much, and isn’t…
Signs You Haven’t Moved on Yet If you haven’t moved on yet, that’s okay! There’s nothing wrong with needing time to get over the pain of divorce, even if you need a lot of time. In fact, it’s not good to deny yourself the right to feel the pain and…
How to Keep the Spark Alive We hear a lot about keeping the spark alive—many people even believe that if they don’t somehow keep this metaphorical spark alive, their marriage will end as soon as their spouse gets bored. While it’s important for married people to feel comfortable and secure…
Who Gets the Children for Christmas? It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! For those who are divorced and have children, the holiday season may bring extra stress. Who’s getting the children on which holidays? And, for how long will each parent have with the children? What happens if…
Getting a divorce isn’t easy. Due to its time-consuming nature and its ability to completely emotionally tax the entire family, many couples decide to wait until after the holiday season to file for divorce. If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you likely know that the divorce isn’t…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends