DadsDivorce Live: Divorce Coping Strategies

Divorce can seem like an unending process. It throws your life into a state of chaos and completely changes your family situation.

Is She Entitled To Alimony?

Question: My wife had an affair that eventually led to divorce. She does not work by choice but is fully capable of holding a job. Will I be required to pay her alimony since I was not at fault for causing our marriage to dissolve?

Finding Assets Through The Discovery Process

Question: I would like to begin the divorce process, but my wife controls all of our finances. How difficult will it be for the attorneys to find out where all of my money is and where it has been invested?

Do I Have To Pay Half Of My Daughter’s Cell Phone Bill?

Question: My ex-wife and I share custody of our children. Variable expenses are to be paid to each other quarterly. My ex is now asking me to pay half of our 12-year-old daughter’s cell phone bill. I consider this a want, not a need. Am I still required to pay …

Child Support System Overemphasizes Collecting Payments

Time and time again, the child support system’s overemphasis on collecting payments ends up punishing low-income fathers. Or in some cases, it punishes low-income men who aren’t fathers at all. The latest example comes from Iowa where Joe Vandusen, 45, is being asked to pay child support for a child …

What Are My Legal Options When My Wife Has Stolen My ID?

Question: My wife has stolen my ID and I can’t access any of my accounts. Is there any legal action I can take to have her return my ID and bank access?

5 Tips For Successfully Blending Families

When we think of the traditional American family we tend to picture Mom, Dad, a couple of kids and the family dog. However, the typical family structure in the United States is rapidly changing. According to Pew Research, just 46% of kids younger than 18 live in traditional families with …

Am I Required To Pay For My Child’s Braces?

Question: I recently received a financial agreement from my ex-wife and my daughter’s dentist that says I have to pay half of the expense for our daughter to have braces. This is the first time I have heard of the braces and I don’t think they are necessary. Can the …

Negotiating Home Equity Buyouts And Refinancing In Divorce

Question: I am going to try to negotiate a home equity buyout agreement and refinance the home with my wife in our divorce case. Is there anything I should know about this process before starting to negotiate?

How Much Does It Cost To Appeal A Child Support Ruling?

Question: How much would it cost to appeal a bad child support ruling if the judge destroyed all the court reporter notes?