Question: I recently took a vacation with my child out of state and my ex-wife was furious. In our child custody order there is no mention of us having to report travel to each other. Is there any law or rule stating I have to inform my ex when I …
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Question: Can I pay child support directly to my child if the child is over 18 years old and attending college? I am unsure why my ex-wife should continue to receive child support from me when I can give that money directly to my child and ensure he is receiving …
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Question: My ex recently filed a petition to modify the geographical restriction that is set in the decree. She then withdrew the petition and got a cheap, second apartment within the geographical area. I know that apartment is not where my child will be staying; she will actually be living …
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Question: I pay alimony to my ex-wife, who recently was arrested for DUI. This has impacted her ability to work, and she has hinted she may seek an alimony modification so I would have to pay more. Could the outcome of her DUI have any impact upon the alimony that …
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Question: I paid child support while my child resided with his mother, though there was not a court order. I paid what his mother asked, but I did not keep records. Now the child lives with me, and I would like to receive child support though the mother is reluctant. …
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Question: I told my ex-wife I was relocating to another state with our children due to the best interests of providing them with a better life. My ex-wife has filed a modification of custody in the state that issued the custody order alleging that I did not give her proper …
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Question: My ex-wife is planning to move out of the country and wants our children to spend summers living with her overseas. Our divorce was finalized less than one year ago. Can she move out of country and force me to send our children to spend three months of the …
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Question: My overtime was not included in my original child support calculation, though I know it could have been. Even so, I am still struggling to keep up with the child support amount set. Will my overtime pay be considered this time if I file for a modification of child …
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Question: I just filed a motion to stop the child support arrears order because the full amount owed has been paid, though I do still have an order for my regular monthly child support payments. However, my court date is not for another two months. Do I need to continue …
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Question: My ex-wife took my 6-year-old camping where a family friend taught my child how to shoot a gun. My child told me about it even though he said his mother told him to keep it a secret. Do I have grounds to modify custody if my ex-wife is allowing …
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