One thing I’ve learned from running a business is that using spreadsheets to track money is a bad idea. That holds true for tracking child support payments too. Excel spreadsheets are great for many things, but keeping tabs on all … Read More
Finances
5 Ways to save for college as a single parent
I was reading this article on usatoday.com and it seams we have a real problem. On one had you want to save for your kids, on the other is the thought of retiring with less and having to mooch off your kids … Read More
Are You Paying For That?
Navigating the waters of who pays for what when co-parenting is hard. There are two sides to every coin, and the co-parenting coin is a tough one to flip. Constantly asking the question ” Are you paying for that? ” … Read More
Five things SupportPay does better than you
We all have our talents and things we’re amazing at doing. For some people, that can even include being organized. But even if you’re great at being organized and even better at reminding people when they owe you money, I … Read More
Don’t ever talk to your ex about money again
A lack of good communication is one of the biggest causes of divorce. It can be really hard to get on the same page, especially when it comes to money. Unfortunately, when you get divorced, money and communication problems don’t … Read More
Holidays made happy
Thanksgiving is coming up quickly and it signals the beginning of the whole holiday season. The holidays can be a rough time for divorced parents and their kids. This time of year comes with lots of traditions and expectations. And when you’re … Read More
Facts about joint custody that you didn’t know
When you have kids and you get divorced, part of the divorce settlement will include custody of the kids. It may seem straightforward in terms of custody, full custody means one parent has the children all the time and joint … Read More
How SupportPay can help after divorce
Poor communication is the number one reason that couples divorce. People like to say its money, but isn’t money just another way that your communication is lacking? So it just makes sense that most divorced couples will continue to have … Read More
Why your Ex isn’t paying child support
Many divorced couples handle child support as determined by the courts during the divorce. In fact, over $990 billion dollars in child support changes hands each year. But the fact remains that many parents still struggle to collect child support … Read More
Child Support Doesn’t End at 18
Although many people believe that child support ends at the age of 18 recent US Census data shows that 21.6 million members of the “Millennial Generation” (ages 18-31) lived in their parents’ home in 2012. More Adults Living At Home … Read More