Video: Cordell & Cordell News – May 10, 2016

Dads Divorce sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of monthly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories.

How Will Unemployment Affect Child Custody?

Question: I’m facing a possible separation/divorce. I’ve been my son’s primary caregiver since leaving my job due to an illness caused by my job. My wife works fulltime. Should I stay unemployed and remain the primary caregiver in a situation like this or continue to seek new employment?

DadsDivorce Live: Massachusetts Alimony Reform

Massachusetts is one of several states to reform its outdated alimony reforms.

Men’s Divorce Podcast: Alimony

Each month, Dads Divorce sponsor Cordell & Cordell produces the Men’s Divorce Podcast, which features interviews with authors, politicians and other divorce professionals on issues fathers frequently face during the divorce process.

How Are Profit-Sharing Plans Divided In Divorce?

Question: My divorce agreement specifies that I pay a percentage of any profit sharing that I get from my work each year. My ex-wife feels I should pay her the percentage of pre-taxed profit sharing payout. I think I should pay her the percentage after the taxed payout. Who is …

DadsDivorce Live: The Alimony Recapture Rule

Paying alimony is a big enough hassle already, but imagine getting an unfriendly letter from the IRS forcing you into an audit and assessing taxes for three years of income you previously deducted. That’s what can happen under the alimony recapture rule.

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 …

DadsDivorce Live: Reforming Florida’s Alimony Laws

For the past couple years, alimony reform has been a controversial topic in Florida.

Terminating Child Support When Obligation Ends

Question: My obligation for paying child support is ending soon. My separation agreement stipulates that child support shall continue until my daughter’s 19th birth or she becomes emancipated. Is there anything I have to do to end my child support obligation or do I just stop paying when the time …

Is The Cost Of Living Considered When Figuring Child Support?

Question: Is the basic cost of living taken into consideration when calculating child support?