finances

I am starting to receive bills from the hospital for my baby’s birth and associated appointments while in L&D. My baby was born vaginally at 38 weeks with no other complications. I have received claims for 3 neonatologist visits while in the hospital for 36 hours post labor. Each visit is...

The X hasn't seen our oldest in over 2 years, and has minimal contact for the last 4 years (an occasional text every 6 weeks, same comment). I've encouraged communication between them for the mental health of my child, given suggestions, tried to get them reconnected etc. but the lack of effort...

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...