I’ve fallen way behind on alimony. Can I get a retroactive modification?

Question: Is there any way I can get a retroactive modification to a divorce alimony decree from many years ago that I signed? I have been unemployed since 2002 and am a couple hundred thousand dollars in arrears.

Whose income is the child support based off of?

By Rachel A. Brucks Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Child support is one of the most frequently asked about topics when it comes to divorce. Particularly in this economy, divorced dads want to know if they will have to pay more child support if their ex-wife or their ex’s new husband …

Is neglect reason enough to change custody?

Cordell & Cordell attorney Andrea Miller

Question: I am a very exhausted stepmother trying to do what is best for my husband’s children but when it comes to dealing with the kids’ mother nothing comes easy! To make a very long story short I would like to know if it is considered neglect or a reason …

If my ex is not using child support for basic necessities, can I give that money directly to my kids?

Question: We pay child support for my two stepsons who are both over 18 years old, but my husband’s divorce decree states he will pay support up to age 25 as long as they are in school and living at home. We don’t mind supporting the kids, but we found …

What are my options if I want to move out of state?

Question: I have joint custody with my ex-wife. Our divorce decree states that neither party shall move more than 15 miles apart, but she moved an hour away and across state lines. I still see the kids though. Now I want to move to another state where my new wife’s …

Why am I the only one paying child support?

Question: I am currently paying $1,200 in child support with joint custody. The mother has no job, thus no income. Where is her responsibility to support our child? She is solely living on what I am giving her. Where is her obligation?

Alimony, child support modifications when ex goes on welfare

Question: Per my divorce decree, I pay $10,000 a year in child support and alimony for 10 years. I’ve heard if my ex-wife goes on welfare, the courts would come after me to pay more since it would mean I wasn’t providing enough support for her. Can the courts increase …

I was an emotional wreck and made many mistakes during the divorce process. How can I fix them?

Question: When I got divorced I was a wreck and did not know that I had to file a response to my wife’s petition. I had no money, no access to our accounts because she took my name off them, couldn’t afford a lawyer, and missed court dates. She got …

Military Families and Family Courts

By Molly Murphy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell Military families are those that consist of one or both parties being active in the military. Military parents going through a divorce have more rights and options than they might think when they begin an action in the family court. For purposes of …

What rights do I have to dispute a foreign grant of custody?

Question: My wife filed for divorce while we lived in Turkey. Along with the divorce she was granted sole custody of our two children who are both American citizens. I live in America again and wish to bring my children back home. What rights do I have to dispute a …