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Special Needs Children and Divorce
While any child may experience negative consequences after a divorce, those with special needs are considered to be at the highest risk for emotional, financial, behavioral, and developmental problems. This is because the future, health, and development of a special needs child often rely on continued care and treatment. Many also struggle with changes to their environment. If you are filing for divorce and haveContinue reading
Paying Support for a Child Who Is Not Yours
When an unmarried couple finds out that they are expecting a baby—and especially if it is a surprise—men are generally expected to “do the right thing” and to provide for the mother and the child. This is often the case even if the man and woman are not involved in a committed relationship. For many people, “doing the right thing” means voluntarily acknowledging paternity andContinue reading
How Your Stock Options May Be Affected By Divorce
Like most other property, stock options are divided in a divorcelargely in accordance with how and when they were acquired. Stock options can vary and at the time of the divorce, they may or may not be exercised depending on whether the right to exercise the stock options has vested. There are also issues of whether or not the stock options are given as past, current,Continue reading