Who Pays Child Custody Evaluation Fees?

Question: The judge has ordered me to pay for the child custody evaluation fees and for my ex-wife’s fees associated with therapeutic supervision since she cannot be alone with our children during her visitation periods. Why should I have to pay for a custody evaluation and for my ex-wife’s supervised …

Money Made Easy: When To Buy Long-Term Care Coverage

When should you start thinking about purchasing a long-term care coverage policy? That’s the question posed to financial adviser Dan Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, in this week’s episode of financial advice show Money Made Easy. Danford outlines the four things every man should consider when deciding to purchase long-term care …

Depositing Assets Into A Separate Account During A Separation

Question: I am separated from my wife and have been depositing my assets into a separate account rather than our joint account. She just bought a car and is demanding that I put my separate money back into the joint account so she can have assistance in paying for the …

Money Made Easy: Tips To Create Financial Success

Evidence suggests a person’s behavior has more effect on financial success than income, and no matter what your income level is most people wish they earned 10% more. Financial adviser Dan Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, shares tips to create financial success and how to overcome the three money disorders that …

What To Do If Order Leaves You With An Inability To Pay

Question: In my recent divorce ruling the court order leaves me with an inability to pay my ex-wife what the court awarded and still have enough money to live on. Is there anything I can do? How can a court order a financial award that is above the means of …

How To Find Hidden Assets In Divorce

By Grant Webb Bisk Education In divorce cases where hidden assets are suspected, it is often the husband who has been accused of concealing accounts or funds that might be used against him during the settlement proceedings. However, this fraudulent financial activity is not limited to just men. More and …

Do You Have To Report Increased Income To The Court?

Question: I was recently promoted and will receive an increased salary. Since I pay child support to my ex-wife am I legally obligated to inform her or the court of my increased income? I assume that would automatically result in a child support modification and an increase in my payments.

Is Support Based On A 40-Hour Work Week?

Question: My question is about how much alimony and child support I am going to have to pay and if those calculations are based on my current overloaded work schedule. I work two jobs and nearly 80 hours a week to support my family because my wife refuses to work. …

Do You Have To Pay Child Support During The Separation Before Divorce?

By Daniel Exner Cordell & Cordell Milwaukee Divorce Lawyer There is a gray area when it comes to paying child support after a couple has separated but before any paperwork is filed or court orders issued. Many divorcing dads wonder if they should be paying child support during this separation …

Asset Protection: Estate Planning Devices

Wills and trusts are two different types of estate planning devices that allow you to look into the future and determine how you can protect your children and your assets if something were to happen to you. Financial adviser Dan Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, said many people use the terms …