Question: I know verbal agreements to pay a different child support amount usually do not hold up in court, but what if the couple had a written and notarized agreement? As my income decreased over the years, my ex-wife and I agreed that I would pay her a lower amount …
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Everyone knows the importance of saving and investing, but how does one continue investing and setting aside savings money if you are burdened with debt? Financial adviser Dan Danford discusses the balancing act between paying off debt while still putting money away for future financial security. Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, …
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By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com It’s no secret a divorce isn’t cheap with the average case costing $20,000. But there are certain times when a divorce can be financially advantageous, such as in today’s present economy. Cordell & Cordell managing partner Scott Trout once told a news outlet he does …
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Question: My wife and I are getting a divorce and she is requesting I pay 35% of my net income as child support for our four children. She plans on using that child support money to buy a new house after our divorce is finalized. I don’t think my child …
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Question: Do child support laws consider children from previous marriages when calculating child support? I already pay child support for one child I had with my ex-wife. Now my current wife and I are getting divorced and I’m worried about having enough money to pay child support for our children …
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Question: I wanted to see what the steps are to have my alimony and child support modified. My alimony and child support payments were based off high income I accumulated during years that my income was 100% commission. I am no longer in that position and my salary has decreased …
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Everyone wants to be financially successful, and financial adviser Dan Danford has four investment principles to keep in mind. * Keep yourself marketable for employment opportunities. Earning is one key part of success, but high income is not enough for financial success. * You need to be setting money aside …
CONTINUE READINGQuestion: I was unable to attend the temporary hearing where my wife and her divorce lawyer misrepresented my financial information for alimony and child support. As a result, my temporary orders for alimony and child support payments are 75% of my monthly net income. Can I appeal this decision and …
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In this week’s episode of Money Made Easy, financial adviser Dan Danford what indices and interest rates mean so that when you watch the nightly news you have a better idea of what it means for your family’s circumstances. Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, breaks down interest rates and index numbers, …
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Question: Can my wife receiver rights to my intellectual property through property division? I hold copyrights on several books I’ve written prior to my marriage and have copyrights on some materials written during my marriage. Is intellectual property considered marital property? If so, can I transfer copyright ownership to a …
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