Who Is Responsible For Medical Bills Incurred After Divorce Is Filed?

Question: My wife does not have insurance and a week after I filed for divorce she incurred several large medical bills. What, if any, responsibility will I have regarding the forthcoming medical bills if we were separated at the time these costs were levied?

Are Car Payments Deducted From Child Support And Alimony Orders?

Question: If my unemployed wife is awarded one of the cars in our divorce and I pay for that car, will that payment amount be deducted from any possible alimony or child support orders?

Do I Have To Inform My Ex Of My Raise If I Pay Alimony?

Question: My ex-wife’s attorney is requesting salary information from my new job because of my increased income. He said because I have an alimony and child support obligation that he is entitled to know my earnings. Do I have to provide my ex-wife’s divorce lawyer with my pay stubs and …

Am I Liable For Debt Accumulated By My Spouse?

Question: I have been legally separated from my wife for many years. During the time of separation she has accumulated thousands in debt owed to utility companies. Can I be held liable for debts accumulated by my spouse during a legal separation?

At What Point Does My Ex’s Repeated Requests For Alimony Become Excessive?

Question: My ex-wife has been denied a few times for spousal support since our divorce was final. At what point does her request become excessive or frivolous and the courts deem it in malice?

Why Was I Asked To Provide My 401k Value At My Hearing?

Question: I recently lost my job and filed motions to modify alimony and child support. My ex-wife’s divorce attorney sent me a notice to produce at the hearing a statement showing the value of my 401k. Why would her lawyer want to know the current value? Can she go after …

Retroactive Requests For Child Support, Alimony From Divorce Filing Date

Question: My wife is requesting the court award her alimony and child support from the date she filed for divorce. The biggest problem I have with this is that we still live in the same house, and I provide for all our living expenses. If we still reside in the …

My Ex Bought Our Child A Car Without My Consent

Question: My divorce decree and parenting plan state that my ex-wife and I share major decision making and we are to share auto expenses. She purchased a car for our child without my consent and after I told her numerous times prior to the purchase that I could not afford …

What Is The USFSPA?

By Tara N. Brewer Special to DadsDivorce.com After 20 years of credible service, military members are eligible for retired pay benefits. If that military member faces divorce, one of the largest concerns is how those benefits will be distributed, which is outlined by the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act …

Cashing Out My Pension: What Is My Ex-Wife Entitled To?

Question: My question is about cashing out a pension and whether my ex-wife is entitled to a portion of it. My former employer is offering me a one-time offer for a lump sum pension. My divorce decree awarded a portion of my pension to my ex-wife, but she understands my …