Financial Advice: What Does Hold Harmless Mean?

Question: I need financial advice on divorce and what “hold harmless” means. Per our divorce decree, I am paying off several credit cards that are in my ex-wife’s name only. The divorce judgment states I shall “hold her harmless” but what exactly does that mean? What will happen if I …

Military Divorce: Which Jurisdiction To File For Divorce In

Question: I have a jurisdiction question about where to file for divorce if I am active duty military stationed overseas. My wife cheated on me while we were on base so I want to file in a state that has grounds for adultery because I don’t think she should be …

Fathers Rights: Should You Take Your Case To The Media?

By Nathan A. Hacker Mens Divorce Attorney, Cordell & Cordell When fathers rights are trampled on, the word “frustration” dominates their vocabulary. Divorced dads are bewildered over the lack of fathers rights within the family law system and are usually motivated to share their problems with whoever will listen. But …

Money Made Easy: The Basics To Understanding Our Economy

In this week’s episode of Money Made Easy, financial adviser Dan Danford what indices and interest rates mean so that when you watch the nightly news you have a better idea of what it means for your family’s circumstances. Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, breaks down interest rates and index numbers, …

Child Custody Laws: When Can A Child Decide Custody?

Question: Do child custody laws allow for the child to make a custody determination? My ex-wife is the custodial parent of our daughter who has repeatedly said she wants to permanently live with me. Do I need to wait until she is a certain age in order to modify child …

Advice On Divorce: Learning To Love Again

By Lisa S. Brown Board Certified Counselor Love is a wonderful feeling that two people can share together, but when looking for advice on divorce, how does one decide when it is right to love again after a painful divorce? There are exceptions but in most cases it is strongly …

Evidence Considered In Child Custody Determinations

Question: What type of evidence is considered for child custody determinations? The mother of my child is bipolar and subject to extreme mood swings. She also is very free with her sexuality, including sending me videos of her having sex with other men. I’m worried for my child’s welfare and …

Child Support Verbal Agreements: Why They Don’t Work

By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh is embroiled in a child support dispute in part because he made one of the biggest mistakes divorced dads can make: he relied on a verbal agreement to modify his child support orders. Walsh’s ex-wife claims he owes $117,000 in child …

Can I Appeal A Child Support Ruling?

Question: Do child support laws allow me to appeal a child support ruling? My ex-wife is the custodial parent and I pay child support to her, but the children have been living with me almost exclusively since she became ill. Because of this new arrangement tried to have modify child …

Who Gets Control Of Intellectual Property In A Divorce?

Question: Can my wife receiver rights to my intellectual property through property division? I hold copyrights on several books I’ve written prior to my marriage and have copyrights on some materials written during my marriage. Is intellectual property considered marital property? If so, can I transfer copyright ownership to a …