How A Child From Another Relationship Affects Child Support

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?

Wishing You A Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a day in which we take time to recognize the love that our dads so willingly show throughout the year. Throughout much of the year, the daily sacrifices fathers make for their children go either underappreciated or unnoticed.

5 Challenges Divorced Dads Must Overcome

Divorce is a tough process for everyone, but it can be especially brutal for dads. There are a number of societal, cultural, and legal factors that seem to conspire to make life for divorced dads difficult. The good news is there also are some upsides to the divorced dad life, …

The Unexpected Factors That Drive Up The Cost Of Divorce

There are many questions that run through your head as you are preparing for divorce. One thing everyone wants to know is what the final cost of divorce will end up being.

4 Child Support Issues Facing Divorced Dads

There are numerous child support issues that cause persistent headaches for divorced dads. The fact is, the modern child support system is laced with errors and inefficiencies that do more to rip families apart than actually support them.

Contempt Of Court Consequences And Punishments

Any time an individual violates a court order they risk being held in contempt. Contempt of court consequences can include both civil and criminal penalties depending on the infraction, but in some cases can be quite severe.

What Is The Best Way To Request A Custody Or Support Modification?

Question: What is the best way to request a modification to custody and child support due to a change in income and the amount of time I’m given with my son changing since mediation?

Holiday Blessings From DadsDivorce

To our readers, The holidays are meant to be a joyous time of year spent surrounded by family and loved ones. When your life has been affected by divorce, however, that’s not always how things go.

Are You Paying Too Much Child Support?

Question: How much child support is too much to pay? I’m currently paying $1,200 each month and recently received a letter requesting even more. I don’t see how I can afford this.

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