Falling behind on child support payments is one of the quickest ways fathers can cripple their finances, especially in states that apply interest charges. Child support debt can quickly snowball and lead to wage garnishment and in some cases even prison. Inherently, the child support system is especially harsh on …
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The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published a story detailing the ruthless and counterproductive way in which the Montgomery County sheriff’s department utilizes midnight raids and debtor’s prisons to target fathers with outstanding child support debt.
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Cordell & Cordell Co-Founder Joe Cordell has talked extensively about the many flaws of the modern child support system. In theory, the system should ensure that all necessary expenses needed to raise a child are covered, but in reality it often drives a wedge between families and creates excessive financial …
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In his new book, “Man Out: Men on the Sidelines of American Life,” author Andrew Yarrow attempts to explain why so many men are feeling unwanted, unloved, disenfranchised, and left behind.
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The split of a marriage means splitting time with the kids. You are going to have at least some time to yourself while they are with their mom. This can be a lonely and difficult adjustment, so filling this empty void with new hobbies and fun activities can help boost …
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As the summer is beginning to wind down a new school year is approaching too quickly. Between living in two different places to trying to figure out the new shared time schedule, your child is experiencing a slew of changes. Stability should be the most important concern you have for …
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Divorce is never an easy undertaking. Family bonds feel broken and children are confused. Divorce can strain the relationship kids have with their fathers.
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The most heartbreaking aspect of divorce for many fathers is the way in which the process destabilizes the relationship they have with their kids. Far too often, gender stereotypes within the family court system result in fathers getting the short end of the stick in child custody decisions. Even if …
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There are numerous challenges facing dads after divorce. Getting back on your feet is a difficult process, to say the least. Many fathers end up with an unfavorable child custody arrangement that limits their access to their children. They also might be shouldered with significant child support and alimony payments …
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Question: My wife and I are in going to divorce. We have one child, and I have a child from a previous marriage. How will having a child of my own to care for affect my child support payments for the other child?
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