Paying For College Tuition If Divorce Decree Does Not Specify

Question: I have been paying half of my child’s college tuition even though my divorce decree does not specify that I have to pay for any college. My child is now 21 and I would like to stop contributing to college expenses. Can I stop paying college tuition since it …

My Ex Bought Our Child A Car Without My Consent

Question: My divorce decree and parenting plan state that my ex-wife and I share major decision making and we are to share auto expenses. She purchased a car for our child without my consent and after I told her numerous times prior to the purchase that I could not afford …

Cashing Out My Pension: What Is My Ex-Wife Entitled To?

Question: My question is about cashing out a pension and whether my ex-wife is entitled to a portion of it. My former employer is offering me a one-time offer for a lump sum pension. My divorce decree awarded a portion of my pension to my ex-wife, but she understands my …

Can Parents File For A Custody Modification At Any Time?

Question: Can my ex-wife file for a modification of child custody whenever she wants even though I have primary custody of our children? Our decree deems me the primary custodian but the kids have been living at their mom’s house the past few months as I work things out with …

Divorce Decree Does Not Outline How To Cover Equity Difference In Marital Home That I Must Pay

Question: I have to pay my ex-wife to cover the equity difference in our marital home, but the divorce decree does not specify in what form this money has to be paid. I am planning on cutting her a check for part of the amount and transferring the remaining balance …

Can A Divorce Decree Restrict A Person From Living In A Certain City?

Question: My final divorce decree includes a provision that restricts my ability to live in the same city as my ex-wife. Can a divorce decree include restricting where a noncustodial father can live?

My Ex Has Not Removed My Name From The Marital Home Mortgage

Question: My ex-wife was awarded the marital home in the divorce decree, but she has yet to remove my name from the mortgage and deed as required by the agreement. The mortgage company now says I cannot remove my name from the mortgage because my ex-wife cannot refinance the home …

Who Is Liable For A Marital Debt If The Decree Did Not Address?

Question: My ex-wife and I broke our apartment lease when we separated and owe several thousand dollars to the property manager that should be treated as a marital debt. Our divorce decree did not address this debt, and now the collections company is coming after me to satisfy this obligation. …

What Are The Deadlines About Submission Of A Court Order?

Question: My divorce was several months ago, and my ex-wife’s divorce lawyer has yet to draft the decree and submit to the judge to sign. Are there any deadlines in place requiring the submission of an order to the court? What can I do if there is a time limit …

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, …