DadsDivorce Live: Divorce & The Panama Papers

The recently released Panama Papers provide a detailed look at the divorces of the wealthy and show how far some of the world’s most affluent individuals will go to shield their assets from their spouse in the event of a divorce.

A Father’s Fight: One Dad’s Tribulations Through The Family Court System

By Kristian Pedersen My story began like many others. My wife and I were discussing divorce. After returning from a late-August vacation, I accidentally found a message on my wife’s phone about meeting a man for drinks. When I told her, the divorce conversation accelerated. I texted her dad about …

Do I Have To Pay Child Support If We’re Not Divorced Yet?

Question: My wife recently moved out of the house and took our 7-year-old with her. She is also requesting that I pay her child support. Am I obligated to pay child support even if we’re not divorced yet?

Divorcing Abroad: International Parental Child Abduction

By Wendi Schuller Author of “The Global Guide To Divorce” Abduction is taking a child out of the country without the other parent’s permission. Sometimes abduction occurs when one is uninformed about the law and other times it is an intentional act. It can be part of a war between …

How Long Can I Stay In The House?

Question: My wife is planning on filing for divorce and wants me to move out of the house. Unfortunately, I do not have the resources to relocate. Legally, how long can I stay at home?

Fathers Gradually Gaining More Rights In Family Court System

Florida recently failed to pass an alimony/child custody law that would have gone a long way towards modernizing the state’s outdated family law statutes.

DadsDivorce Live: Massachusetts Alimony Reform

Massachusetts is one of several states to reform its outdated alimony reforms.

Divorcing Abroad: Child Relocation Post-Divorce

By Wendi Schuller Author of “The Global Guide To Divorce” International divorce can sometimes involve an ex-spouse wanting to relocate with the children.

Serving Divorce Papers To A Missing Spouse

Question: I filed for divorce almost two months ago, but have not been able to serve my spouse. I sent the papers to her last known address and it was returned. What options do I have? Can I file for a default divorce?

Florida Fails To Modernize Alimony, Child Custody Laws

Recently, a bill in Florida was vetoed by Governor Rick Scott that would have reformed the state’s alimony and child custody laws. Scott’s decision to veto SB 668 is baffling considering it was receiving 3-to-1 support and the legislature passed it by a 2-to-1 margin. His choice is even more …