Can The Mother Switch Child Custody?

Question: The mother of my child has sole child custody. She has informed me she is going to give guardianship of our son to her brother. Can I fight this so that I receive custody? If I receive custody, is child support calculated using the income of the child’s mother …

Can Text Messages Be Used As Evidence In Court?

Question: I have dozens of text messages that are very damaging to my wife and the case she is trying to present against me. I would like to use these text messages as part of my defense but am curious about the rules of evidence and whether they can be …

False Allegations of Abuse in Child Custody Cases

By Tara N. Brewer Special to DadsDivorce.com False allegations are gaining popularity in domestic disputes as more and more people are using them not for protection but for legal strategy. Nowhere is a false allegation more prevalent than in child custody cases where every claim, no matter how baseless, requires …

Will I Pay Alimony If Our Marriage Only Lasted A Year?

Question: My wife told me six months into our marriage that she wants a divorce and to receive alimony. Will I have to pay alimony if our marriage lasted less than one year?

Can I Be Reimbursed For The Debts I Paid To Buy The Marital Home?

Question: My question is about marital property division. We purchased a house shortly after we were married partly because I paid off $3,000 in debt she owed. What rights does she have to the marital home? Can I be reimbursed for her debt that I paid off with my own …

Is She Responsible For Half The Debt From The Wedding?

Question: My wife and I took out a number of loans to pay for our wedding ceremony, which was held several months after we were legally married. In terms of property division, is she responsible for half of the loan debt from the wedding since we have not paid them …

Money Made Easy: 401k vs. IRA

Financial adviser Dan Danford explains the major differences between a 401k plan and an IRA. In this edition of Money Made Easy, Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, of Family Investment Center, offers the pros and cons of both options and which one might be better for you and your family.

Are Divorced Dads Treated The Same In The UK?

By Ben Attwood English family law attorney On the international stage, the British and the Americans often like to present a united front. Our countries share many similarities. DadsDivorce.com is even visited by more people in England and Wales than any other country outside of the United States. However, that does …

Is Adultery A Crime?

Question: I cheated on my wife. She now wants a divorce and told me she’s going to have the district attorney press charges against me for adultery. Is adultery a crime? How likely is it that a prosecutor will take the time to pursue charges?

A Parenting Plan Template For Long Distance Visitation?

Question: Is there a parenting plan template in regards to visitation schedules for noncustodial parents who live far away from their children? I get to see my kids one weekend a month because they live in another state and the travel expenses are too much for me to afford. How …