Courts Assigning Child Support Against Divorced Couple’s Wishes

Question: My spouse and I have joint custody of our two sons. We have agreed to split any medical expenses and child care 50/50 and that they will remain on my health insurance plan. When I was served with papers, it stated that I should pay $264.49 in child support. …

How To Recoup Child Support Overpayment

Question: My child support case says I have a credit of thousands of dollars because of a child support overpayment. How can I recoup that money?

3 Concerning Facts About The ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Myth

There are a number of stereotypes and misconceptions that drive the modern child-support system that have been covered extensively on DadsDivorce.com, but perhaps none are as confounding as the myth of the deadbeat dad. The concept of the deadbeat dad originates from a CBS special report by Bill Moyers that …

Divorce Dilemma: Working With Your Attorney

By Dad “X” In my last column, I discussed the shock and trauma even the strongest of men face when divorce is initiated. Now that the shock is over, it’s time to get serious and work for the best, fairest divorce decree and custody arrangement possible under the law, and …

What Do I Need To Do To Get Full Custody?

Question: My wife is mentally unstable and has no source of income. What do I need to do to get full custody of our two children?

4 Problems With The Modern Child Support System

Ruth Graham recently wrote a feature for the Boston Globe shining a light on unfair child support payments and why the system is so flawed. Graham’s piece traces the history of the modern system and exposes how it is based on stereotypes and outdated notions and exposes why child support …

Tips For Single Dads To Pay For College

The number of households headed by a single father has multiplied nine-fold since 1960, reaching 2.6 million in 2011, Pew Research Center reported in 2013. Only 17 percent of these single dads have at least a bachelor’s degree, which means the income potential of the other 83 percent is limited; …

Should Parents Be Forced To Pay For College

An important case is currently playing out in New Jersey that is raising questions as to whether a young adult is entitled to college support from his or her parents. Curiously, as the law in New Jersey and many other states currently stands, married parents aren’t required to pay for …

Report: Child Care Costs Continue To Rise

For years, the skyrocketing cost of child care has been a burden on parents. But a report released Thursday by Child Care Aware revealed just how stark the problem has become. According to Child Care Aware, a group that provides resources to parents and caregivers, the average cost of child …