Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

By Jennifer M. Paine

Michigan Divorce Lawyer

Your tax filing status, for most filers, is determined on December 31. If you were still married on that day, then you and your spouse can file a return with the status "married, filing jointly."

This is true even if your divorce began before the end of the year and even if you are living separately and have not relied upon each other’s income.

Question:

I pay alimony to my ex-wife. Our divorce decree is silent on the issue, but it is my understanding that I should no longer have to pay alimony if she is remarried or cohabiting.

My ex-wife is engaged, but I'm still paying her spousal support. It seems totally unreasonable to have to continue to pay alimony to an ex-spouse after she remarries.

So how can I get my alimony payments stopped after my ex-spouse remarries if the divorce agreement is silent on the matter of her cohabiting or remarrying?

By Christian D. Barnard

Oklahoma City Divorce Lawyer, Cordell & Cordell

If you are heading toward what feels like an inevitable divorce, it is important to protect your assets.

Unfortunately, the majority of people begin to consider asset protection planning only after being served with a lawsuit, but by then, it is already too late to shield your assets. 

Generally, unless you have an Antenuptial Agreement (or "prenup") property, debts, and financial assets acquired during the marriage are considered marital property and will be equitably divided during the divorce.

Question:

My divorce decree states I am responsible for paying college tuition for four years of college for each of my children.

I feel it is a violation of fathers rights to be forced to pay for college tuition.

What are my rights? Can this provision to pay for college tuition be reversed?

Question:

I was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident that will result in me receiving a significant financial settlement.

Since I am still married and the injury obviously occurred while I was married, is my wife entitled to any of this settlement money? What about if I file for divorce before the settlement is reached?