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Dads Divorce - Free custody and alimony advice for men and fathers.

Providing essential divorce, alimony, custody and support information and resources to men at any stage of divorce.
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Mar 09
2010

Ask a Divorce Lawyer topics for March 9: Marriage certificates; rights to home during divorce; daycare expenses; who pays counseling fees; refinancing marital home; paying off support surcharges

Posted by Matt Allen in William Halaz III , refinance , Nancy Shannon , Modification , marriage status , marital home , Jennifer Paine , Jason Bowman , daycare , counseling , Cordell Cordell, PC , Ask A Lawyer

Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell attorneys:

  • If I never turned in our marriage certificate to the clerk, am I still legally married?
  • I've been making the mortgage payments during the divorce process so is the home mine during this time?
  • Can I request the kids be taken out of daycare if they're old enough? Why do I pay for that and child support?
  • Do I have to pay half of our child's counseling fees if there is no court order and my ex set it up without input from me?
  • My child's mother is moving states and leaving my child to live with a friend. I'll still be paying child support. Shouldn't she have to pay as well since she's leaving the child or can I have more obligation reduced?
  • My ex has a court order to refinance the mortgage, but has already been denied once. What happens if she can't refinance?
  • My ex is paid off but I still owe the state a lot of money, the majority of which is surcharges that will keep piling up. Do I have any options?
Jan 23
2010

Ask A Divorce Lawyer: Can the court grant a request for marriage counseling?

Posted by pmcmahon in Nancy Shannon , Legal Strategy , counseling , Cordell Cordell, PC , Ask A Lawyer , Affairs

Question:

My wife has recently filed for divorce after almost two years of infidelity on her part and me trying to work past this and save the marriage. We were married in Michigan and have two children, one of which is biologically mine. She moved to South Carolina saying it was temporary and it would help us, but she never returned.

So I moved to South Carolina last month so I could be with my children and try to fix things with my wife. Once I got here, she filed for divorce. I also recently found out that she has gotten engaged to this other man.

I would like to still fix my marriage because we still get along great, and I still love her. Can the court grant me a request for marriage counseling and stall the divorce process? Also, if a divorce is unavoidable, does the fact that we've been living separate make her affair OK in the eyes of the court?

Dec 03
2009

A Mans Mind: Divorce Tips To Claim, Focus and Engage By Living a Healthy Life

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Avdoian , psychology , health , counseling , a mans mind

by Richard Avdoian, MS, MSW, CSP

Three of the deepest human necessities are the need to belong, to be needed, and be involved with family, work and community.  It is important to remain healthy during divorce and afterwords.

The need to belong and engaged is so great that people who aren’t actively engaged in all facets of life tend to be poor performers, disengaged, lack motivation and simply exist one-dimensionally. 

In some cases being detached and inactive can lead to bouts of down-heartedness, depression and higher rates of chronic illnesses.  Read more to find out what you should be doing to stay in the game.

Nov 23
2009

A Mans Mind: Striving To Be Your Best After Divorce

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Coffee , psychology , counseling , a mans mind

Individuals are blessed with qualities, talents and gifts that once identified, harnessed and cultivated give us the potential to be powerfully unique.  Every person sees and relates to the world differently.  Those who embrace life, and are successful, tend to not only possess, but live, the following traits.

Belief In Self
Do you value and respect yourself?  Although praise and affirmation from others is gratifying, individuals who have a strong belief in themselves don’t rely on others to validate their worth.

 

Nov 13
2009

A Mans Mind: Divorce And Depression In Men

Posted by Rick Ortiz in Richard Avdoian , psychology , counseling , a mans mind

Are You Sure You’re Not Depressed?

Most men will experience temporary periods of downheartedness or imbalance in their lives during the divorce process and for a period of time once the divorce is final.  Experiencing long periods of downheartedness or imbalance can be dangerous to their health, be destructive to their relationships and can negatively affect their job performance

How do you know when you've crossed from bouts with downheartedness to depression?

 

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