Blog entries tagged child

Reimbursing The State For Childbirth Expenses

Matt Allen — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I was a minor when my child was born to my ex-girlfriend. When I went to court for what I thought was to give the child my last name I instead was ordered to pay back child birth expenses.

They are threatening to charge me interest on this bill and inRead More...

At What Age Can A Minor Child Stay Home Alone?

Matt Allen — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

At what age can a minor child stay home alone without supervision?

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can give general divorce help for men, though, my knowledge is based on Georgia child custody laws where I am licenRead More...

Why Should I Pay For Child Care If My Child Is Being Left Home Alone?

Matt Allen — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I am required to pay my ex-wife for work-related child care expenses when she works and my child would otherwise be left home alone.

I pay child care costs, even though my ex-wife allows my child to stay home alone most of the time. I am fine with him staying home alone for a few hours after school as he is old enough and responsible Read More...

I'm Concerned For My Child's Safety While With My Ex. What Can I Do?

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I am very concerned about my young child's safety while with my wife as we go through the divorce process.

There is a history of the mother having significant untreated mental health issues and abuse of prescription medications. She is a danger to herself and especially our small child.

On top of this, our divorce cRead More...

11 Ways To Keep The Children Out of Your Divorce

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Julie Garrison

Special to DadsDivorce.com

No one plans on getting divorced.

But when a marriage is having severe conflict or two people are actually going through a divorce, there are many things parents can do to shield the children from adult problems and heRead More...

The Effect Of Divorce On Children

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Julie Garrison

Special to DadsDivorce.com

Children go through more heartache during divorce than I could detail on a thousand pages.

Divorcing parents can become so wrapped up in their own turmoil that the children become collateral damage.

Here are threRead More...

My Wife Is Pregnant With Another Man's Baby

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My wife is pregnant by another man. I am thinking about filing for divorce because I feel like it is my only option.

But is there anything other than divorce I can do to protect myself?

I don't want to be responsible for another man's child if we do end up separating for good.

Answer:

I am unable to give you legaRead More...

Enforcing A Notarized Agreement That Was Never Filed With The Court

Matt Allen — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

The mother of my now adult son and I agreed on the termination of my parental rights in order for her husband to adopt him.

We had the agreement notarized, witnessed and prepared, but she never filed the original document with the court.

Can I still ask the court to enforce the agreement?

Answer:

I amRead More...

Modification To Divorce Decree To Prohibit Cohabitation

Matt Allen — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My ex-wife has a revolving door of boyfriends who spend the night while my children are there, and I worry about the affects on them.

How difficult is it to modify the original divorce decree to address the issue of my ex-wife repeatedly bringing strange men around our children?

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal adRead More...

Interpreting Summer Vacation Parenting Time Court Orders

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My divorce parenting time order states that I am to have my child for four weeks during summer vacation "with priority over any other visitation schedule."

I informed my ex-wife that I will be taking our child on vacation for four consecutive weeks, but she is sayingRead More...

Can I Prevent My Ex From Moving Our Children Out Of Their Current School?

Matt Allen — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I recently moved closer to my kids and am seeking a modification of parenting time.

Now my ex wants to move farther away, but still within the 100-mile court-imposed limitation. I do not want her to move the kids out of their current school district.

I know I cannot stop her from moving within the court's prescribed boundary,Read More...

Paying For College: What Does Non-Minor Support Cover?

Matt Allen — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Natalie Bower

Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer

If you are divorced, depending on the state where you live, the court could order you to pay for your child’s college – something no court could ever order a married couple to do.

Roughly half the states have statutory provisions or court rulings under which a parent may be Read More...

Can A Party Be Found In Contempt Over A Right Of First Refusal Clause Violation?

Matt Allen — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My divorce decree includes a right of first refusal clause when one parent cannot exercise parenting time.

One night during my scheduled parenting time when I had to work overnight I left the children at home with my girlfriend.

My ex-wife found out and contacted her divorce lawyer saying I was in violation of the first rRead More...

Child Support Termination Procedures By State

Matt Allen — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Child support does not automatically terminate once the child reaches the age of emancipation in most states. To stop the collection, you may have to file a motion with the court that originally ordered the support.

So which states require a motion and which states automatiRead More...

Removing Child From Foster Care After Allegations Of Child Abuse

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My child lives out of state and was recently removed from my ex-wife's home because of child abuse.

The Department of Children and Families in their state never bothered contacting me to tell me my child was placed in foster care. They finally did contact me but only to investigate a false allegation by my ex-wife that I hit our childRead More...

Child Support: Paying Daycare Expenses

Matt Allen — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My soon-to-be-ex-wife found a new job and said the kids must go to an expensive daycare that she wants me to pay a substantial amount per month, in addition to my child support.

Can she really put the kids in the most expensive daycare she can find, which costs more than her reported gross monthly income, just to get me to pay more moRead More...

Legal Custody: Can One Parent Prevent The Other From Piercing The Child's Ears?

Matt Allen — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My ex-wife recently took our son to get earrings without my consent. I am furious about this and have threatened to withhold child support from her since she is ignoring my rights as a father.

I realize it's after the fact, but can one parent prevent the other from piercing the children's ears?

Answer:

I can only providRead More...

Can A Child Refuse Visitation With Another Parent?

Matt Allen — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My ex-wife says my child wants to refuse visitation with me. Every time I talk to my kid she seems to want to come over during my parenting time, but my ex always says she is lying.

If it turns out to be true that my child does not want to see me during visitation do I have legal standing to force her to be with me during Read More...

If The Child Wants A Custody Modification, Which Parent Files?

Matt Allen — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

One of my sons has requested a change in the parenting time schedule where he would live primarily with his mom, when currently she only has weekend visitation.

It hurts me, but I want to follow his wishes if he does not want to be forced to continue Read More...

How Can I Prove My Ex Is Bi-Polar To Modify Custody?

Matt Allen — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My ex-wife has undiagnosed narcissistic personality disorder with signs of being bi-polar and it is damaging our children when she has custody.

On her visitation weekends, it's just a series of badmouthing the kids and making fun of them, and I would like to modify cRead More...