By JoAnne C. Holt, Divorce financial analyst First, please know all states have their own unique divorce statutes and case law that influence the outcome of a divorce. As those statutes and case laws change over time so do the results. Most states operate under the “Equitable Distribution” concept as …
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By Angela Foy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Upon divorce, a court may approve a stipulation or enter an order for child support payments, alimony payments, or both from one spouse to the other. The purpose of the obligations differs, and therefore, how the receipt of inheritance may affect each …
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By JoAnne C. Holt, Divorce financial analyst Just like your DNA – your divorce case is not like anyone else’s so stop asking your friends what you should ask for, what they did, how much they had to pay or are receiving and more. On the surface the facts may …
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By Erica Christian Attorney Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Click here to read Part 1. In November, Bristol Palin filed a legal petition seeking sole custody of her and Levi Johnston’s minor child, Tripp, and $1,700 per month in child support. Reports …
CONTINUE READINGBy Erica Christian Attorney Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Click here to read Part 2. Although this is not the scenario you hear on the news everyday, let’s say you had a great year financially in 2009. Sales were up, bonuses were …
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Dan Danford, host of Money Made Easy, tackles a viewer’s question about the best ways to save money when you’re making little money. Danford, MBA, CRSP of Family Investment Center, uses his own 30 years of experience as a small business owner and financial advisor to offer advice on how you can save …
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By Missouri Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyers As we all know, the economy has been in a slump. Many people have lost their jobs or seen their paycheck and hours cut. Clients always want to know how much child support might be. Most clients are horrified at how high child …
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DadsDivorce Live host Dan Cuneo discusses the role of vocational experts in the family law system with Cordell & Cordell, P.C. attorney Kristin Zurek. It is important to understand the role of the vocational expert in your case in order to move smoothly through the family law system. Vocational experts …
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Question: My husband and his ex are currently going back to court to modify their parenting plan and child support. His ex voluntarily stopped working 5 years ago to stay home with her new baby by another father. How do we figure his percent of obligation if she is not …
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Question: I am the father of two children with two different women. The children are 14 years apart. I am currently paying 56% of my income in support and am in dire straights. Is there a law in the state of Illinois of the amount I have to pay? What …
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