Can I Modify Child Custody If I Move To A Nicer Home?

Question: I’m moving into a nicer home that is closer to my children’s school district, who primarily live with their mother. Is my relocation to a more desirable environment for my children enough to warrant a child custody modification?

What Is Res Judicata?

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer Res judicata is a Latin term meaning “a thing adjudicated.” This refers to an issue that has been definitely settled by judicial decision. This bars the same parties from litigating a second lawsuit on the same claim or any other claim arising …

How A Child Support Modification Could Backfire

Question: I was ordered to pay child support at a time when my ex-wife was unemployed. I believe she has a new job now, so how can I modify my child support payments as a result? I’ve heard sometimes fathers try to modify child support thinking it will be lowered, …

A Parent’s Standing To Modify Child Custody

Question: I have primary physical custody of my children, and even though my ex-wife now lives in Canada she is requesting a modification of custody. I do not feel my children should live with her in Canada for many reasons, including my fear for their safety around her abusive husband. …

Modifying Child Support If Increased Driving Expenses

Question: My ex-wife is legally blind and lives in a rural area. She is going to file a motion to modify my current child support order to help cover the costs of a driver that she must use to get around in a vehicle. Is this a legitimate request?

Motion To Modify Child Support Based On Income After Retirement

Question: How will my pension and retirement benefits affect my child support order? Is my government pension not allowed to be factored into child support? I have one child who will have reached the age of emancipation by the time I retire and another child who will turn 18 after …

Modifying Alimony If Ex Moves To Another Country

Question: I pay alimony to my ex-wife who recently has moved out of the country and now lives in a country where she can collect unemployment and free medical insurance from the government. Can I modify my alimony payments if my ex has moved to a country that provides her …

Can My Ex Modify Child Support Without Cause?

Question: My ex-wife is threatening to take me back to court for more child support even though my financial situation has not changed since our divorce and her income has actually increased. She is just an out-of-control spender and just wants more money. Can she take me back to court …

Terminating Child Support If Parenting Time Schedule Switches

Question: Since I was ordered to pay child support my child has lived with me the majority of the time even though our parenting time schedule orders a 50/50 split. Is there a way to dissolve the child support order if the parenting time schedule is drastically different from what …

Requesting Child Support Post-Divorce

Question: At the time of the divorce no child support was awarded to either party. However, my ex-wife’s earnings have significantly increased in the years since our divorce. I am considering requesting child support from her. Is this possible if no child support was awarded in our divorce?