Many American households use at least one-half of their income to cover their bills. When couples divorce, it puts a significant strain on a family's finances as that same income must cover two households' bills. Once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, though, those families that have traditionally been supported by a single breadwinner may find that even more demands are being placed on their finances.
Should you talk to your child's teacher about your custody plan?
You and your spouse split up, and you create a child custody plan that works around your schedules. While you understand the importance of working this out, it's not the type of thing you discuss with anyone other than family members and close friends. It's personal.
Gear up for a low-stress, post-divorce holiday season
It's no secret that divorce usually means that there were unresolved differences of some type between spouses. Your situation is unique to your own set of circumstances. It's also no secret that some divorce situations are highly contentious while others are more amicable. You may even find that cross through both categories at some point as you move forward in life.
