While single fathers may feel like they are alone, statistics show that is far from the truth. The 2000 census shows there are 2.2 million households in America where dads are raising children without the presence of a mother in the home. That means the number of single father households rose a staggering 62% in just ten years. In spite of the increase, dads with primary child custody are far from the norm, and stereotypes still abound.
How Will You Plan for Health Insurance After Divorce?
Whether your divorce was inevitable or came as a total surprise, you probably have questions about health insurance coverage. Medical care is expensive, and insurance is a necessity. In a divorce, many people panic over how to maintain health insurance coverage, especially if they relied on coverage from their former spouse's employer. Additional questions may arise if the couple has children.
Evander Holyfield Facing Jail for $372K Child Support Debt
A Georgia child support order isn't a suggestion. Non-custodial parents who do not keep up with their child support obligations can face serious legal consequences. They can even be jailed for contempt.
More Women Making Alimony Payments to Ex-Husbands
It used to be that most divorces fit a particular mold - the woman, who was often a stay-at-home mom, would take primary custody of the kids and the husband would make monthly child support and alimony payments.