Divorced parents are not the only ones that enter financial hardships. Their children do as well, especially those planning on pursuing a college education. According to a study published in the Journal of Family Issues, 42% of college costs are provided by divorced parents compared to 77% of married couples. Also, a study by psychologists, Judith Wallerstein and Julia Lewis,... Read More

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released a statistic in which nearly 75% of all child custody battles are awarded to the mother, 10% to the father, and the remaining 15% to both parents in a joint custody agreement. With almost 2.5 million people divorcing every year, according to the US Census Bureau, it is easy to imagine... Read More

During a divorce, it will be decided who will be the primary guardian of the child or children involved. A non-custodial parent, also referred to as a possessory conservator, is the parent who does not have primary custody of a child. The non-custodial parent still has rights as a parent and can enforce those rights, such as visitation rights and... Read More