Question: I am in the military and am paying child support to my ex-wife. She has remarried another military man. Can I pay less money for child support because my ex-wife and the children’s stepfather claim the children in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), cover the children under …
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By Angela Foy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Upon divorce, a court may approve a stipulation or enter an order for child support payments, alimony payments, or both from one spouse to the other. The purpose of the obligations differs, and therefore, how the receipt of inheritance may affect each …
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Question: We’ve been having disagreements in what child support is supposed to cover. Is child support different from child care expenses? If so, what constitutes child care expenses? Are they payments made to a person or the actual expenses?
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Question: Until recently, my daughter has lived with her grandparents. She was sent back to live with us and we would like to transfer her to a school closer to our home than have her travel across town to keep going to her current school. What do I need to …
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Question: We have been separated for a few years following our filing for divorce but we haven’t completed it yet. We went to mediation and agreed to custody, but she took me to court for child support. The judge awarded an amount, but my wife and I agreed that I …
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By Erica Christian Attorney Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Click here to read Part 1. In November, Bristol Palin filed a legal petition seeking sole custody of her and Levi Johnston’s minor child, Tripp, and $1,700 per month in child support. Reports …
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By Missouri Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyers As we all know, the economy has been in a slump. Many people have lost their jobs or seen their paycheck and hours cut. Clients always want to know how much child support might be. Most clients are horrified at how high child …
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Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell attorneys: Three of my four sons are now out of the house. Can get the order changed to pay only child support to my one son and no more maintenance?
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Question: My husband and his ex are currently going back to court to modify their parenting plan and child support. His ex voluntarily stopped working 5 years ago to stay home with her new baby by another father. How do we figure his percent of obligation if she is not …
CONTINUE READINGQuestion: I have been divorced for 8 years now. I have a 15-year-old son and a 12-year-old daughter. We have joint legal and physical custody. I have growing concerns about the current custody arrangement, and am seeking guidance on when enough is enough. This past summer she took the kids …
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