finances

I’m currently in the middle of a divorce (with seemingly no end in sight) and I’m beginning to weigh my living situation options. I live in a HCOL area and I make a good salary, but I will be paying both alimony and child support. Is it a terrible idea to get a one bedroom apartment with my...

Why does it seem so taboo? Why are we made to feel bad for seeking it? Edit: maybe taboo was the wrong word to use. It’s usually a point of contention

I am divorced, since 2017. We were 50/50 custody at the time, and so we had alternating years of claiming our son on our taxes, as stated in our parenting agreement. In 2020 my ex moved a couple towns away and no longer "could" do 50/50. He went to every other weekend and a few additional...