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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Question: I am the father of two children with two different women. The children are 14 years apart. I am currently paying 56% of my income in support and am in dire straights. Is there a law in the state of Illinois of the amount I have to pay? What …
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Question: My three kids are with me every Friday-Sunday and sometimes more. It’s been this way since the divorce four years ago. I pay full child support. Is there a modification available since I have my kids half of the time?
CONTINUE READINGWhen the judge in your case determines your original child support obligation, the considerations may be dictated by statute, determined by the circumstances of your case, or a combination of factors. These initial considerations may affect how future evaluations of your child support obligation are reviewed. The following points are …
CONTINUE READINGWhen your court order doesn’t provide the best visitation schedule – The initial amicable divorce process usually will have several major issues to be resolved regarding the finances, property, and children. As the multiple issues are resolved through agreement or court ruling, the issue of the physical custody or visitation …
CONTINUE READINGSince the time your Decree of Dissolution was entered, you learned your ex just received a $20,000 raise at work. You also noted that she hasn’t reimbursed you for her half of your child’s select soccer fees. Is now the right time to come back to Court to get your …
CONTINUE READINGIf you find yourself in a situation where you can no longer make your court ordered child support payments, what do you do first? The first thing you need to do, is find out what the requirements for modifying a child support order are in your state?
CONTINUE READINGIf you find yourself in a situation where you can no longer make your court ordered child support payments, what do you do first? The first thing you need to do, is find out what the requirements for modifying a child support order are in your state. Most states will …
CONTINUE READINGA recent case in Missouri is headed to the Missouri Supreme Court to try and quell the debate about what the appropriate standard should be to modify custody orders in Missouri. In most of Missouri, at this moment in time, it appears to be all about the label.
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