What is Financial Abuse? May 13, 2024 What behaviors indicate financial abuse, how victims are impacted, and what you can do to combat the e... 6 min read
How Financial Wellness Supports Your Mental Health February 27, 2024 Why financial wellness impacts mental health and how TalkingParents helps co-parents boost both. 6 min read
What if I Can't Afford a Lawyer? October 16, 2023 How to find and take advantage of free and low-cost legal services. 5 min read
How Child Support Calculations Vary by State September 19, 2023 How states in the U.S. calculate child support differently. 4 min read
5 Hidden Costs of Divorce June 30, 2023 Learn about the hidden costs involved with the divorce process. 2.5 min read
The Single Parent Budget Guide February 02, 2023 Why single parents should make a budget and how to create one. 3 min read
How Much Does a Family Law Attorney Cost? January 13, 2023 The costs associated with hiring a family law attorney for your court case. 3 min read
How to Teach College Students to Budget January 04, 2023 Here are 4 tips to help your college student create a budget, manage expenses, and spend responsibly. 3 min read
Managing School-Related Expenses with Your Co-Parent August 23, 2022 Here are 4 tips to help co-parents manage their child’s school-related expenses. 2 min read
How Accountable Payments Helps Co-Parents March 07, 2022 Parents in joint custody situations can make shared expenses easier with Accountable PaymentsSM. 2 min read
Teaching Kids About Money Management December 07, 2021 Tips to help parents teach kids about money management, including saving, earning, spending, budgeting... 3 min read
Holiday Spending Tips for Parents November 22, 2021 Save money this Christmas by setting a budget and planning for holiday expenses. 2 min read
Teen Driving and Co-Parenting September 27, 2021 Tips for navigating teen driving with your co-parent. 2 min read
Summer Jobs for Teens July 14, 2021 A guide for parents to help their teens find summer jobs. 3 min read
Getting Financially Fit After Divorce Follow-Up Shannon McLay May 11, 2021 During our most recent webinar, Getting Financially Fit After a Divorce with Shannon McClay of Financi... 57 min watch
Financially Prepare for Divorce Shannon McLay March 19, 2021 Divorces are hard. Whether they are amicable or contentious, expected or unexpected, they can be confu... 5 min read
Money Conversations to Have with Your Co-Parent March 18, 2021 Finances are an element of co-parenting that are often overlooked. Yes, you may be in the process of c... 4 min read
How Much Does a Child Custody Court Case Cost? December 31, 2019 Factors that impact the cost of a child custody court case. 4 min read
The Average Cost of a Divorce in the U.S. November 05, 2019 Factors that impact the cost of a divorce and how couples can seek cost-effective options. 5 min read
How Is Child Support Calculated? October 30, 2019 How child support payments are calculated and what factors affect the process. 4 min read
Valid Reasons for Child Support Adjustments October 15, 2019 Child support orders can be modified as circumstances change for parents and children. 4 min read
Ways Kids Can Make Money During the School Year August 30, 2019 5 easy ways your kids can earn money while in school. 3 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child? August 14, 2019 The costs parents should expect when raising a child. 2 min read
Co-Parenting Before Birth July 31, 2019 Start planning for your baby’s arrival with these tips. 3 min read
Who Pays Child Support? June 25, 2019 Child support orders vary widely by state. Learn more about who pays child support and how it’s ... 2 min read
Summer Activities for Every Budget May 23, 2019 A list of fun summer activities for families no matter their budget. Kids will love these ideas! 2 min read
How Divorce Affects Credit March 29, 2019 A messy divorce can take a toll on a person’s finances, resulting in late bill payments or highe... 3 min read
How Can Kids Earn an Allowance? February 23, 2019 Ways you can implement an allowance for your kids, with or without chores, to teach them money managem... 3 min read
Helpful Links Administration for Children & Families The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting (Healthy Children) The American Bar Association Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Co-Parenting into the Future Federal Student Aid National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Youth Resources) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Labor (Youth & Labor) Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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