Can You Be Assessed Arrears For Informal Child Support Payments?

Question: I paid child support while my child resided with his mother, though there was not a court order. I paid what his mother asked, but I did not keep records. Now the child lives with me, and I would like to receive child support though the mother is reluctant. …

Infidelity Impact: Should A Party Disclose An Affair?

Question: If a party is having an affair that causes the breakup of the marriage, should the affair be disclosed or is it better to try and keep it undetected? I am wondering what the impact of an affair could have on the outcome of a divorce case.

A Proper Parenting Plan, Ability To Co-Parent

By Tamara Hoffstatter Men’s Divorce Attorney Breaking the ties with your spouse and escaping a failed marriage is an opportunity for both of you to make a fresh start. Of course, as long as the two of you have children in common, you are never really going to be able …

3 Scenarios When Dealing With The Marital Home

By Tamara Hoffstatter Men’s Divorce Attorney So you and your wife bought the home of your dreams! You worked hard and saved to obtain it, and it has everything you ever wanted in a home. You also have a ton of memories in that house. Memories of happier times between …

What Visitation Rights Do Grandparents Have?

By Tamara Hoffstatter Men’s Divorce Attorney Children of divorce have enough disappointment just facing the fact that their mom and dad don’t love each other anymore. It can be devastating coupled with the loss of not seeing their grandparents. So what visitation rights do grandparents have after divorce?

Amount Of Child Support Paid By State

Almost $27.3 billion in child support was collected in the United States during the 2011 fiscal year, according to a report from the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. The amount collected was a 3% increase from fiscal 2010 and served 17.3 million children. Nearly $5.7 billion was spent nationwide …

When Does Child Support Terminate If The Child Is Home Schooled?

Question: I pay child support for my daughter, who is almost 20 and home schooled. There doesn’t seem to be any urgency on finishing home schooling. How long do I have to pay if she isn’t placing any effort on finishing?

Failing To Give Proper Notice Of Relocation Before Moving Out Of State

Question: I told my ex-wife I was relocating to another state with our children due to the best interests of providing them with a better life. My ex-wife has filed a modification of custody in the state that issued the custody order alleging that I did not give her proper …

Ex Wants Children To Spend Summers Overseas With Her

Question: My ex-wife is planning to move out of the country and wants our children to spend summers living with her overseas. Our divorce was finalized less than one year ago. Can she move out of country and force me to send our children to spend three months of the …

Who Pays Child Support If We Share Custody?

By Tamara Hoffstatter Men’s Divorce Attorney Child support is meant to ensure that each parent is taking a role in providing for the financial needs of their children. If one parent has sole physical custody and the other has visitation, the parent with the visitation will almost always end up …