Video: Cordell & Cordell News – April 12, 2016

Dads Divorce sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of monthly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories.

Is She Entitled To Alimony?

Question: My wife had an affair that eventually led to divorce. She does not work by choice but is fully capable of holding a job. Will I be required to pay her alimony since I was not at fault for causing our marriage to dissolve?

Can I Appeal A Judge’s Ruling In Divorce?

Question: Can a judge’s ruling in a divorce proceeding be contested or appealed if I feel the ruling is unfair?

Finding Assets Through The Discovery Process

Question: I would like to begin the divorce process, but my wife controls all of our finances. How difficult will it be for the attorneys to find out where all of my money is and where it has been invested?

Paid Paternity Leave Programs Gradually Improving In U.S.

San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States to require employers to offer six weeks of fully paid leave for new parents. California already has one of the most progressive laws in the country, requiring employers to pay 55% of an employee’s wages for up to six …

DadsDivorce Live: Creating Child Custody Schedules

One of the most challenging parts of parenting after divorce is coming up with a child custody schedule that is efficient and fair to both parents. Unfortunately, this is a common source of conflict post-divorce. However, there are tools available to help manage the process. Ben Coltrin developed the Custody …

Men’s Divorce Podcast: Parental Alienation

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.

Do I Have To Pay Half Of My Daughter’s Cell Phone Bill?

Question: My ex-wife and I share custody of our children. Variable expenses are to be paid to each other quarterly. My ex is now asking me to pay half of our 12-year-old daughter’s cell phone bill. I consider this a want, not a need. Am I still required to pay …

Can The DOR Suspend My License For Unpaid Child Support?

Question: I recently fell behind on my child support payments. I’ve started paying back my ex, but it’s lower than the full amount. Now the Department of Revenue is going to suspend my driver’s license. Can they suspend my license if I’m making payments but the payments are lower than …

Using A DNA Test To Prove Paternity In A Custody Dispute

Question: I am getting ready to go through a divorce and would like custody of our children. However, my oldest son has another man’s last name because my wife and I met while she was still legally married to someone else. Can I get a DNA test to prove I’m the …