Can Child Support Be Taken Out of Veteran Disability Income?

Question: I am a combat-disabled veteran. I currently receive income from VA disability as well as Social Security disability. I’m wondering if my ex is entitled to child and spousal support from either my veteran’s disability or from the Social Security Income?

Helping Your Kids Relate to Divorce on Their Terms

By Katie Davis Whether you are a father going through a divorce, are about to go through one or have been through a divorce in the past, you know that explaining these matters to kids is not easy. Many dads struggle with finding the best balance between open communication with …

Ex Received the Marital Home but Didn’t Make Payments

Question: My ex-wife received the house after our divorce. It was originally in my name. I just learned that she quit making payments on the house and never refinanced to her name, which was the agreement. After that, the house was foreclosed on and sold for less than it was …

Divorce Finances: How Do Arrears Change If You Become the Custodial Parent?

Question: Currently, I am a non-custodial parent with thousands of dollars in arrears. In August of 2014, I will have physical custody of my son. After I’ve become the custodial parent, do I still have to pay arrears? Will my ex-wife now have to pay support?

Ex Wants to Take Kids Out of the Country Against Our Divorce Decree

Question: I am a divorced father of two boys, a nine-year-old and a seven-year-old. My ex-wife told me she is taking our boys on vacation to Puerto Rico. I am opposed to this trip. Our divorce decree clearly states in the custody and related matters section that “Neither party shall …

Four Ways to Get Out and Enjoy Spring with Your Kids

By Katie Davis Do you have the kids this weekend? Perhaps you have your kids in a few weeks? Well, spring is here, and it’s time to start soaking in the better weather and planning some family-friendly activities. Read through some of these ideas for enjoying the season both indoors …

Do I Pay If Child Support Receipts that Don’t Add Up?

Question: My ex-wife refuses to provide her work schedule and sends me bills for an excessive amount of daycare and babysitting fees each month. Typically, these will be the equivalent of twelve-day work weeks with 10 to 14 hours of work a night. I know this cannot be correct because …

My Ex and I Have Joint Custody but Disagree on Schools? What Can I Do?

Question: My daughter is going to start kindergarten in the fall. My ex and I have a 50/50 legal and physical joint custody of our daughter. I would like my daughter to attend the same school as her stepbrother. My ex wants our daughter to attend the school in her …

My Child is Failing School and Doesn’t Live with My Ex – Can I Get Custody?

Question: Can I get custody of my child if I am paying child support and the child is failing school and not living with the mother any longer?

Child Support Garnishment for Two Cases, Separate States: What are My Options?

Question: I have two child support garnishment cases that I am paying. They are in separate states. One case is for my seven-year-old and is an older case where I only pay past due child support. The combined orders exceed the maximum that can be garnished. Currently, my employer’s solution …