McKinley Irvin Blogs from July 2014

• How Living Together Affects Child Support and Spousal Maintenance

  Jul 28, 2014
  What Happens to Child Support and Spousal Maintenance if You Cohabitate During or After Divorce? Couples going through a divorce are often unclear as to what legal effect, if any, moving in with a new partner will have on their legal rights. Most commonly, there is a concern that co-habitation (living with a new boyfriend or girlfriend in a ‘marriage-like’ arrangement) might affect a spousal maintenance award or the amount of child support that is to be paid or received. The following provides general information for ...
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• What is the Difference Between Custody and Guardianship?

  Jul 18, 2014
  Guardianship and custody are similar but distinct concepts that describe the legal relationships between an adult and a child. The main difference between custody and guardianship is the child's parents - custody is provided to the child's biological parents while guardianship is given to a non-biological parent. Some additional differences between the relationship of custody vs guardianship include: The decision-making authority provided to the adult in the relationship Who is generally awarded custody over a child and who ...
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• 7 Things Not To Do When You're Getting a Divorce

  Jul 10, 2014
  Divorce is a difficult decision — one that often carries profound implications for all parties involved. While in many cases divorce is inevitable, there are certain measures you can take to minimize difficulty during the process. Here are 7 things NOT to do when you're getting a divorce: 1. Don't let your kids in on all the details. If you are divorcing and you have children, take care to disclose only what is necessary for them to know. Divorce can have a tremendous impact on children, and while you should explain the ...
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