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Tags >> Spencer Williams
Jan 12
2010

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: My child support went up when my child went away for college. How can that happen?

Posted by Matt Allen in Spencer Williams , salary , Cordell Cordell, PC , child support modification , child support calculators , Child Support , Ask A Lawyer

Question: My husband has joint custody (per divorce decree) of his 19 year old and 14 year old. The 19 year old recently started college. My husband went to his lawyer to adjust child support to account for the student going away for college. Instead, his child support requirement went UP. His ex-wife only makes $20,000 a year and her income literally has not changed since their divorce 11 years ago. She has chosen this income, as she continues to reduce her hours at her convenience. My husband's salary, however, has gone up over time, commensurate with cost of living, etc. 

The current child support requirement was agreed upon by both parties via a mediator eleven years ago. Based on their discussion with an attorney, his child support (based on the Indiana scale) will go up. Support laws are obviously made to benefit the mother. I can go into many reasons why this is not equitable, based on her behaviors, her lack of parenting time with the children, etc., but that's all irrelevant. How can we make this more equitable? Why is she allowed to continue to have a low salary and he continues to have an improving salary, yet he is the one penalized for this?

 

Jan 11
2010

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: How do I handle my ex coming into my home without my consent?

Posted by Matt Allen in Spencer Williams , Property , Cordell Cordell, PC , consent , Ask A Lawyer

Question: My ex-wife and mother-in-law were allowed into my house by our 12-year-old daughter while I was out of the house. Without my consent, furniture was moved from her room. How do you suggest I deal with this situation?

 

Jan 10
2010

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: What's the best strategy to get the custody I want?

Posted by Matt Allen in Spencer Williams , Legal Strategy , joint custody , Cordell Cordell, PC , Ask A Lawyer , Affairs

Question: My wife has been cheating on me. When I found out I confronted her and she told me all about the affair. I don’t have any physical evidence though. 

We have a 3 year old and I want joint custody with me as the primary caregiver. What should I do to try and get the custody that I want?

 

Jan 09
2010

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: What does child support cover?

Posted by Matt Allen in Spencer Williams , Separation , extracurricular activities , Cordell Cordell, PC , Child Support , Ask A Lawyer , alimony , activities

Question: I am finalizing our separation and will use the formula for alimony and child support. My wife is asking that we further split costs of extracurricular activities. I am unsure what, exactly, child support is intended to cover and what it does not cover. Understanding that will allow a clean break, instead of reconciling receipts every month to see who owes what. 

I am glad to make joint decisions on what can be afforded outside of the intended use of child support, but I must rely on guidelines to ensure I am not considering payment on expenses that should be covered by monthly child support. Can you help with this? What does child support cover?

 

Jan 08
2010

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: My son wants to live with me but I've only been given minimal visitation. What can I do?

Posted by Matt Allen in Visitation , Spencer Williams , mediator , joint custody , Cordell Cordell, PC , Ask A Lawyer

Question: My husband lost joint custody to his ex. On the idea that they could not get along, she was awarded sole primary and physical custody of his two sons. However, the cooperation was and is based on her lack of cooperation. We introduced all the evidence of the blatant lying, phone recording, etc. Yet all he has minimal visitation. 

His 12-year-old son just stated he wants to live with his dad. My husband's attorney filed the motion. While we are awaiting the hearing for this, his ex filed a motion and has willfully refused to participate with their court ordered parent coordinator. What are my husband's rights and where can I find some statues/laws that I can research to help my husband with this extremely gender biased ruling? My husband's attorney is very passive and we are at a loss.

 

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