Can My Ex Modify Child Support Without Cause?

Question: My ex-wife is threatening to take me back to court for more child support even though my financial situation has not changed since our divorce and her income has actually increased. She is just an out-of-control spender and just wants more money. Can she take me back to court …

Is A Degree Earned During Marriage A Marital Asset?

Question: I’m a medical student and frequently hear that if you are married during medical school and residency training, then your spouse is entitled to half of your future income even after divorce. I have even heard that even if you cohabit during medical school and training, then your partner …

Are Car Payments Deducted From Child Support And Alimony Orders?

Question: If my unemployed wife is awarded one of the cars in our divorce and I pay for that car, will that payment amount be deducted from any possible alimony or child support orders?

Why Did My Child Support Increase After One Child Was Emancipated?

Question: After my oldest child emancipated, my ex-wife requested a child support review that resulted in my support payments doubling. The review calculated income based in part on my bonuses received over the past few years even though the bonuses vary widely and my base pay has remained consistent. Is …

Do I Have To Inform My Ex Of My Raise If I Pay Alimony?

Question: My ex-wife’s attorney is requesting salary information from my new job because of my increased income. He said because I have an alimony and child support obligation that he is entitled to know my earnings. Do I have to provide my ex-wife’s divorce lawyer with my pay stubs and …

Calculating Child Support With Income From A Part-Time Job

Question: I recently landed a second job that is only a couple hours a week just so I can have some spending cash due to child support payments leaving me financially strained. However, I received a letter from my state’s child support office that they need to set up a …

Does She Have A Claim To My Bonus If We Are Separated?

Question: I receive an annual bonus. My wife and I were separated for all of 2012 but now that our divorce is close to being finalized she is demanding part of that bonus even though she moved out of the house shortly after she filed and I started my job. …

Requesting Child Support Post-Divorce

Question: At the time of the divorce no child support was awarded to either party. However, my ex-wife’s earnings have significantly increased in the years since our divorce. I am considering requesting child support from her. Is this possible if no child support was awarded in our divorce?

Why Was I Asked To Provide My 401k Value At My Hearing?

Question: I recently lost my job and filed motions to modify alimony and child support. My ex-wife’s divorce attorney sent me a notice to produce at the hearing a statement showing the value of my 401k. Why would her lawyer want to know the current value? Can she go after …

Legal Options When Ex Surprises You With Medical Bills

Question: I pay the medical insurance for the children and split uninsured expenses with my ex-wife. She recently left the doctor’s office without paying for uncovered expenses that she had requested services for and I had to pay to cover for her. I would hope I could be given the …