What To Wear To Divorce Court

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer When wondering what to wear to divorce court, it is important to remember to dress appropriately and professionally. The way you look is one of the first things a person will notice about you and can be a large factor in the …

Is Overtime Considered In A Child Support Modification?

Question: My overtime was not included in my original child support calculation, though I know it could have been. Even so, I am still struggling to keep up with the child support amount set. Will my overtime pay be considered this time if I file for a modification of child …

Supervised Parenting Time: An Explanation

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer Supervised parenting time may occur in a case if the judge has concerns for the safety or well being of the child. A judge may determine that supervised parenting time is appropriate for a number of different reasons.

Is Paying The Marital Home Mortgage A Form Of Child Support?

Question: Is my monthly payment of the marital home mortgage considered a form of child support? We are both on the deed to the house, but I am the sole borrower.

My Ex Never Offers Me Right of First Refusal

Question: My custody schedule has a right of first refusal clause that my ex-wife exercises almost every time I have to work, though she never lets me use the clause when she is busy. Per our parenting time schedule, I have the kids every other weekend and every Tuesday night …

Should I Keep Paying Child Support While A Hearing Pends?

Question: I just filed a motion to stop the child support arrears order because the full amount owed has been paid, though I do still have an order for my regular monthly child support payments. However, my court date is not for another two months. Do I need to continue …

Can My Ex Stop Me From Showing Up At Children’s Activities?

Question: Can my ex-wife prevent me from showing up at my children’s activities, such as baseball games or school plays? I have joint legal custody and she has sole physical custody.

Can My Wife Request My Medical Records In A Divorce Case?

Question: My wife’s divorce attorney has requested I sign a healthcare and HIPAA release to access all my medical records. Is this valid or a violation of medical privacy laws?

Modifying Custody If Kids Participate In Dangerous Activities

Question: My ex-wife took my 6-year-old camping where a family friend taught my child how to shoot a gun. My child told me about it even though he said his mother told him to keep it a secret. Do I have grounds to modify custody if my ex-wife is allowing …

What To Do When Only One Child Becomes Emancipated

Question: My divorce agreement does not mention what happens to my child support payment when my oldest child becomes emancipated and I am still responsible for paying child support for my youngest. I don’t know by how much the child support payments will be reduced. Is there a standard calculation …