Men’s Divorce Podcast: Factors Considered When Modifying Alimony

Each month, the Cordell & Cordell Men’s Divorce Podcast features an in-depth discussion on specific issues that affect men going through divorce. On this month’s episode, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout is joined by divorce attorneys to discuss the ins and outs of modifying alimony or spousal maintenance. They discuss …

Act Quickly To Modify Your Child Support Order

Common sense dictates that if a father’s income decreases then his monthly child support should go down accordingly. Unfortunately, when and how to modify child support are questions that many dads find so confusing that they end up doing nothing at all and end up with payments they can’t afford. …

A Two-Part Test To Determine A Change In Custody

Question: How do courts decide if a change in custody is warranted?

Can I Waive Alimony While Unemployed?

Question: I recently lost my job. Can I waive my monthly alimony payments while I am unemployed?

How Can I Stop Child Support For A Child Who Now Lives With Me?

Question: How can I stop child support payments when the child has been in my custody for two years?

How Do I File An Objection To A Child Support Order?

Question: I received motions from my ex-wife asking for what she claims is unpaid child support. I have made my full payments and have bank statements and cancelled checks to prove it. The motion says I must respond in seven days. Is that seven days from when it was sent …

Will My Child Support Payments Change When I Go On Welfare?

Question: I recently went on welfare. Will this have any effect on my child support payments?

Can Divorcing Parents Agree To Not Pay Child Support?

Question: My wife and I are settling our divorce out of court and we agree that a child support order is not necessary. Can we put in the final agreement that neither of us will pay child support to the other?

Will I Go To Jail For Contempt?

Question: I have two contempt charges and have been ordered to pay back the arrears I owe, which have been deducted weekly from my paycheck. Last week I was laid off and I can’t afford an attorney. My court date is next week and I am worried I will have …