What Events Would Constitute An Alimony Modification?

Question: During my divorce, the economy tanked and my assets in the business were severely diminished even though alimony was based on my income when my business was thriving.. After a few years of unemployment, I finally had to settle for a position that pays half of what I was …

Modifying Arrears Garnished From Social Security Checks

Question: I currently have child support payments garnished from my Social Security checks. I need to have these arrears modified due to cost of living expenses and how burdensome it has become with such a large amount taken from my income.

Proving Cohabitation To Terminate Alimony

Question: I have been trying to divorce my wife for several years. I have been paying her alimony throughout the pendency of the divorce. I recently found out she has been living with another man who financially supports her. Can I petition the court to terminate spousal support if my …

Can A Party Request Child Support If It Was Not Ordered?

Question: I have joint custody and neither party pays child support per our divorce decree. I would like to petition for sole custody of my son and have a child support order entered so my ex-wife would pay me. What is the likelihood of changing terms of our divorce decree, …

When Can Child Support Be Increased?

Question: What are the protocols for raising child support? My ex-wife threatens to go to court to raise my child support every time she doesn’t get her way or she is mad at me. Is there a standard for modifying child support?

I Never See My Kids Because I’m Working So Much To Keep Up With Child Support

Question: I am overworking myself in order to meet my child support obligation, but it has come at the expense of actually spending time with my children. Because I have to work two jobs six days a week I often am unable to use my scheduled parenting time. But if …

Are Temporary Divorce Orders Modifiable?

Question: I have a pending divorce case, and the Temporary Order did not assess anyone with an obligation for child support, gave my soon-to-be-ex-wife visitation, and granted me physical custody of the children. I am wondering if I can modify the temporary order so that she is responsible for paying …

Legal Custody: Ex-Wife Refuses To Pick Up Child From Daycare

Question: I have joint legal custody of my son and have enrolled him during my parenting in a daycare in the new neighborhood I live in about 15 miles from my ex-wife’s house. My ex-wife refuses to pick up our son from the new daycare, even though when it is …

Can You Change A Parenting Time Order Without Modification?

Question: My ex-wife wants to modify our parenting time schedule and change the weeknights I have my children. There is no valid reason that I know of and there has not been any significant change in circumstances. Can she make changes like this to the decree without my consent?

If The Child Wants A Custody Modification, Which Parent Files?

Question: One of my sons has requested a change in the parenting time schedule where he would live primarily with his mom, when currently she only has weekend visitation. It hurts me, but I want to follow his wishes if he does not want to be forced to continue following …