Divorce, Child Support & Child Custody

No-Fault Divorce vs. Fault Divorce FAQ

You can get a no-fault divorce in any state, but you might want to understand the fault grounds for divorce as well.

Divorce: Do You Need a Lawyer?

Learn more about how divorce lawyers work and when you might want to hire one.

Alimony: What Do I Need to Know Before Divorce?

Learn about how alimony works, and what to expect before filing for divorce.

Understanding Child Custody

Deciding child custody is often one of the more difficult and emotional parts of a divorce. Prepare yourself by learning more about the ins and outs of child custody.

The Different Types of Child Custody

Learn about the differences between legal and physical custody, how sole custody and joint or shared custody works, and what goes into parenting plans.

Establishing and Calculating Child Support

Learn the rules on child support, including who has to pay it, how the amount is determined, and when a support order can be changed.

Will Divorce Mediation Work for You?

A separation often brings up feelings of anger and resentment, but emotional conflict tends to make divorce more expensive. If you want to avoid a divorce path that involves court hearings, discovery, finger-pointing, and a costly trial, you may benefit from mediation. Continue reading to find out if mediation is right for your divorce case.

Choosing Divorce Court Over Mediation or Collaborative Divorce

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—such as mediation and collaborative divorce—has become an increasingly popular means of resolving marital issues. But sometimes, going the traditional divorce route makes more sense.