Perhaps one of the biggest, and most costly, misconceptions about the divorce process is that fathers are not entitled to receive child support. This notion is rooted in the outdated assumption that persists in family court that the mother is the caregiver and the father is the family’s breadwinner.
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Divorce is often complex, and even more so when children are involved.
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Falling behind on child support payments is one of the quickest ways fathers can cripple their finances, especially in states that apply interest charges. Child support debt can quickly snowball and lead to wage garnishment and in some cases even prison. Inherently, the child support system is especially harsh on …
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The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published a story detailing the ruthless and counterproductive way in which the Montgomery County sheriff’s department utilizes midnight raids and debtor’s prisons to target fathers with outstanding child support debt.
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Cordell & Cordell Co-Founder Joe Cordell has talked extensively about the many flaws of the modern child support system. In theory, the system should ensure that all necessary expenses needed to raise a child are covered, but in reality it often drives a wedge between families and creates excessive financial …
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Divorce is a tough process for everyone, but it can be especially brutal for dads. There are a number of societal, cultural, and legal factors that seem to conspire to make life for divorced dads difficult. The good news is there also are some upsides to the divorced dad life, …
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There are numerous child support issues that cause persistent headaches for divorced dads. The fact is, the modern child support system is laced with errors and inefficiencies that do more to rip families apart than actually support them.
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If you’re a divorced dad who suddenly finds himself out of work, you’re probably concerned about what happens with child support when unemployed. This unexpected transition can spell financial catastrophe. Suddenly, you’re scrambling to figure out how to pay child support with no job or how to get child support …
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When you’re making monthly child support payments, it is extremely important that you document each payment that you make. If you fail to track your payments, you have no way to defend yourself if your ex ever claims you’re not paying. With no defense, you could be held in contempt …
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Question: I’ve been paying child support for my daughter for 19 years. She graduated from high school last year and is planning on moving out of her mom’s house soon.
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