Protecting Children From Domestic Violence Between Ex-Wife And Her Boyfriend

Question: My ex’s boyfriend has a history of domestic violence and apparently he has been abusing her while my child stays with them. My ex would never report this to the authorities, so what can I do as the the father of the child in that house to protect my …

Establishing Residency And Transferring Divorce Case

Question: I am moving to another state and would like that state’s divorce laws to apply to my case once I establish residency. My divorce case is final in the state I currently live in, but when I’m settled in my new state can I transfer jurisdiction to that state?

Can Parents File For A Custody Modification At Any Time?

Question: Can my ex-wife file for a modification of child custody whenever she wants even though I have primary custody of our children? Our decree deems me the primary custodian but the kids have been living at their mom’s house the past few months as I work things out with …

Who Can Be Present At My Divorce Mediation?

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer If you or your former spouse is re-married and your mediation is for a modification issue, it is possible that your current spouse may be present at the divorce mediation to assist in the decision-making. Since parties are typically in separate rooms, …

Are There Ways Around A Morality Clause Prohibiting Overnight Guests?

Question: My girlfriend has a morality clause in her divorce decree that no member of the opposite sex that she is romantically involved with my spend the night in the same dwelling as her children. Is there any way to get around this clause prohibiting me from staying the night …

My Ex Doesn’t Exercise Parenting Time By Failing To Show At Custody Exchanges

Question: Do I have to continue making my child available to my ex-wife for parenting time if she does not exercise it? My ex and I live several hours apart so we meet halfway for the custody exchange. Recently she has stopped showing up and doesn’t call, text, or email …

Do I Still Pay Child Support If My Child Moves Back In With Me?

Question: I pay child support to my ex-wife and am supposed to until my child reaches the age of emancipation, which is 21 in my state. However, my child recently moved in with me and my ex-wife agreed to this. Do I still have to continue to pay child support …

Terminating Child Support If Child Failed To Graduate High School On Time

Question: How do I know when my child support payments end? My child turned 18 over the summer but I am still paying because he is being “home schooled” and failed to take the GED test. I am unemployed and cannot afford to support a child old enough to support …

Can The Court Order A Judgment Against My IRA?

Question: I pay alimony, but can no longer afford the payments due to a significant reduction in income. The only money I have access to is my IRA. I am filing for an alimony modification and am concerned about protecting my IRA. Can the court order a judgment against my …

Can My Ex Prevent Me From Taking My Child On Vacation?

Question: My ex-wife says I cannot take my child on a vacation during my court-ordered parenting time that is outlined in our child custody agreement. Does she have the right to prohibit me from taking my child on vacation? Can she file kidnapping or contempt charges if I take our …