Question: I am the custodial parent of my son, but his mother has visitation rights. He left last week to spend the summer with her and I am already receiving calls regarding him staying there during the school year. What should I do to prevent this from happening?
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Question: How difficult is it to get a judge to change a custody order after 10 years? I have concerns about the safety of my children.
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Question: My spouse applied for and received a student loan, which I was unaware of until the beginning of our divorce when she had to submit a financial affidavit. Now she wants me to pay it. Am I obligated to pay any portion of it? We also have a credit …
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During certain divorce cases, it is necessary for the court to appoint a Guardian ad Litem, otherwise known as a GAL. This is an individual, usually an attorney, who does their own thorough investigation of the case and recommends to the court what is in the best interests of the …
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The month of June is recognized as Men’s Health Month. The designation is intended as a call to action for men to take ownership of their health and well-being. Unfortunately, men face numerous health risks and societal norms seem to discourage men from taking care of their physical and mental …
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Each month, Dads Divorce sponsor Cordell & Cordell produces the Men’s Divorce Podcast, which features interviews with authors, politicians and other divorce professionals on issues fathers frequently face during the divorce process.
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Question: My wife recently moved out of the house and took our 7-year-old with her. She is also requesting that I pay her child support. Am I obligated to pay child support even if we’re not divorced yet?
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Question: I have been divorced for nearly 40 years. About nine years ago I quit paying alimony because my financial status changed. My wife is also much better off financially than me. Would I be able to have the alimony vacated? What about the previous nine years?
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Question: I am in the beginning stages of divorce and feel like my current lawyer is not giving me the help I need. I am still waiting on a temporary order (the hearing was two months ago) and I have not seen my son in months. What should I do?
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You’ve likely heard the often-cited statistic that roughly half of all marriages end in divorce. In reality, that number is misleading and has likely never exceeded 41 percent. Although the divorce rate peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s, it has been declining in the decades since.
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