McKinley Irvin Blogs from February 2022

• An Overview of the Financial Effects of Divorce

  Feb 28, 2022
  Divorce will affect every facet of your life, including your finances. Before you file, it is important to understand how the separation will influence your financial standing. Although your personal living expenses may decrease somewhat when you and your spouse part ways, your finances will probably need time to recover — divorce still requires you to divide one household income to support two new households. Financial Factors to Consider During Divorce Researchers estimate that, in the United States, the average divorce ...
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• Common Issues in International Divorces

  Feb 25, 2022
  International divorces can be particularly complicated. When spouses file for divorce but live in different countries, they must navigate a variety of special circumstances in order to complete the divorce and legally end their marriage. Accommodating both the laws of the United States and the laws of another country is no small task, especially when it comes to matters like child custody and property division. Here are the important details that spouses need to consider when it comes to international divorce. Which Country ...
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• What is a Parenting Plan Modification?

  Feb 11, 2022
  Life is rarely, if ever, consistent, especially where children are involved. When our jobs, living situation, financial stability, or personal affairs change, it is only natural that other aspects of our lives adjust to reflect that. If something in your life or the life of your co-parent changes, a modification to your parenting plan may be in order. Parenting plans may become outdated or certain rules may no longer be applicable as time goes on and life changes. Whatever the reason, if a modification to your parenting plan ...
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• What Are the Parental Rights of Unmarried Parents?

  Feb 9, 2022
  Child custody is often complicated, but when the parents are unmarried, establishing parental rights can make custody, visitation, and child support more problematic. When two people have a child out of wedlock, custody of the child is immediately awarded to the mother, though the father may pursue custody for a variety of reasons. To better understand your rights as a parent, we’ve outlined some of the general rules relating to the custody of children of unmarried parents. The Mother’s Rights Unmarried and married parents ...
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