How Will Unemployment Affect Child Custody?

Question: I’m facing a possible separation/divorce. I’ve been my son’s primary caregiver since leaving my job due to an illness caused by my job. My wife works fulltime. Should I stay unemployed and remain the primary caregiver in a situation like this or continue to seek new employment?

DadsDivorce Live: Massachusetts Alimony Reform

Massachusetts is one of several states to reform its outdated alimony reforms.

Men’s Divorce Podcast: Alimony

Each month, Dads Divorce sponsor Cordell & Cordell produces the Men’s Divorce Podcast, which features interviews with authors, politicians and other divorce professionals on issues fathers frequently face during the divorce process.

How Are Profit-Sharing Plans Divided In Divorce?

Question: My divorce agreement specifies that I pay a percentage of any profit sharing that I get from my work each year. My ex-wife feels I should pay her the percentage of pre-taxed profit sharing payout. I think I should pay her the percentage after the taxed payout. Who is …

DadsDivorce Live: The Alimony Recapture Rule

Paying alimony is a big enough hassle already, but imagine getting an unfriendly letter from the IRS forcing you into an audit and assessing taxes for three years of income you previously deducted. That’s what can happen under the alimony recapture rule.

DadsDivorce Live: Reforming Florida’s Alimony Laws

For the past couple years, alimony reform has been a controversial topic in Florida.

Is The Cost Of Living Considered When Figuring Child Support?

Question: Is the basic cost of living taken into consideration when calculating child support?

Is She Entitled To Alimony?

Question: My wife had an affair that eventually led to divorce. She does not work by choice but is fully capable of holding a job. Will I be required to pay her alimony since I was not at fault for causing our marriage to dissolve?

Finding Assets Through The Discovery Process

Question: I would like to begin the divorce process, but my wife controls all of our finances. How difficult will it be for the attorneys to find out where all of my money is and where it has been invested?

Negotiating Home Equity Buyouts And Refinancing In Divorce

Question: I am going to try to negotiate a home equity buyout agreement and refinance the home with my wife in our divorce case. Is there anything I should know about this process before starting to negotiate?