Separation agreements, or Final Orders in divorce and child support actions, commonly require spouses paying child support or alimony to maintain life insurance on themselves. Why? Because this provision ensures that such payments will continue after death. Typically, a life insurance provision will require the paying spouse to maintain life insurance in an amount that […]
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Getting Your Ex-Spouse to Pay for Medical Costs
THREE TIPS TO GET YOUR EX TO REIMBURSE YOU FOR OUT-OF-POCKET MEDICAL COSTS FOR YOUR CHILD Your divorce or child support case has been finalized. Either the court has issued an Order or you and your ex have reached an agreement specifying a formula to divide out of pocket medical expenses. But exactly what does a […]
Five Reasons Not to Delay Filing for Divorce this Summer
Recent studies show “divorces follow the seasons.” This phenomenon represents itself in a “twins peak” pattern, where divorce filings explode in March and August. That is, most divorces are initiated soon after the winter holidays and summer vacation. While the reasons behind this pattern may vary, there are some common explanations. […]