After Divorce Life: The Reality Check You Need If you think that after the divorce is final, everything will get easier—here’s a reality check: it won’t! Now, I’m not saying this is true for everyone, but I wish someone had … Read More
Co-Parenting
Meet Sheri Atwood, CEO of SupportPay
The second part of the Q&A with Sheri Atwood. We sat down with Sheri Atwood and got the story behind SupportPay. You can read part one here. If you were to give advice to newly single parents, what would you say? … 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
Life and balance as a single parent
One of the hardest things about sharing time with your kids with your ex is the simple fact that it means you get less time with your kids. There are so many demands on your kids’ time… school, sports, activities, … Read More
Creating the Best Happiness Holiday: Simple Tips for Joy
Want to make your holiday season happier? A happy holiday emphasizes mental well-being and genuine connections over material aspects. In this article, you’ll discover ways to create a joyful and fulfilling holiday. Key Takeaways Discovering the Concept of a Happiness … Read More
Top Holiday Tips: Expert Tips on Tipping and Enjoying the Season
Searching for reliable holiday tips to enhance your festive season? This article provides essential advice on holiday tipping, budgeting, stress management, and thoughtful gift-giving. Get expert insights to make your holidays smooth and enjoyable. Key Takeaways Holiday Tipping Essentials Holiday … Read More
South Carolina Child Support System
In 1988, Congress passed the Family Support Act (FSA), which gave the states ten years to build a statewide Child Support Enforcement System (CSES). The state of South Carolina took a full six years after FSA was passed to hire … Read More
Our customers are our kids
When I first created SupportPay, I wanted to create an easy-to-use online system that would help parents communicate and coordinate child support payments and other info as it relates to co-parenting. When I started building a company, SupportPay, to support … Read More
How to get back 80 days of your life
When you get divorced, you often wish you could cut ties with your ex completely. But if you have kids, that’s not usually in anyone’s best interest. Ironically, most couples who get divorced struggle with communication… and communication becomes even … Read More
Who pays for what in a divorce
When couples with kids get divorced, courts will usually make the decisions regarding custody and child support. Most often, divorced parents will either have shared joint custody OR one parent will have sole custody and the other parent (the non-custodial … Read More
Four ideas for creating a special bond as a single parent
The bond between parent and child is a strong one… if you nurture it. When you don’t have your kids all the time because you’re sharing custody, it can feel harder to nurture that bond. The good news is that … Read More
What child support really is for
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There are several misconceptions regarding what child support payments actually cover. Some people think it’s solely for food and clothing, or that the parent who pays can demand to see how the money is used. In reality, child support … Read More
Choosing the Best Custody and Divorce Lawyers for Your Family’s Future
Understanding Child Custody What is Child Custody? Child custody refers to the rights and obligations between parents regarding their children after a divorce, legal separation, or paternity decree. There are two independent types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. … Read More
Our Fall Traditions
Fall is here! Well, living in California, fall really doesn’t make much of an entrance. The weather changes ever so slightly and the months change names. But even though it doesn’t look like fall around here, there are plenty of … Read More
Parenting and Divorce: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being
Parenting during a divorce is tough, especially when it comes to parenting and divorce. How do you support your child’s well-being through this transition? This article covers key strategies for communication, stability, parenting plan and more. Read on to learn … Read More