Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

By Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyers

An alimony buyout, often referred to as lump sum alimony, is an upfront, one-time payment to the recipient party, which is less than the equivalent of the present day value of the payments over time.

In most cases, the interests of persons asked to pay spousal maintenance are better served by offering an immediate buyout of alimony in return for a waiver that would preclude the court from modifying spousal support in the future.

This buy-out may occur as part of a property settlement that favors the party seeking maintenance.

To determine what amount to offer or accept as an alimony buyout, it is important to consider the present value of the asset and the tax consequences.

Question:

I have been trying to divorce my wife for several years. I have been paying her alimony throughout the pendency of the divorce.

I recently found out she has been living with another man who financially supports her.

Can I petition the court to terminate spousal support if my wife is cohabiting with another man in his house?

Question:

My ex-wife's divorce attorney placed a lien on my house for her attorney fees.

I am trying to work with the bank for a loan modification, but her divorce lawyer will not remove the lien.

What can I do?

Question:

I have joint custody and neither party pays child support per our divorce decree.

I would like to petition for sole custody of my son and have a child support order entered so my ex-wife would pay me.

What is the likelihood of changing terms of our divorce decree, i.e., no child support was awarded but now I would like to receive it if granted full custody?

Question:

According to my state's child support laws, I am in danger of paying charged with a felony for nonsupport.

I already have a prior arrest record, though it is unrelated to failure to pay child support.

Will the judge take into consideration my prior arrests when issuing a judgment?