Can I Repossess The Car If She Is Not Making The Payments?

Question: My ex has not made any of the payments on a car that is registered to me. Can I repossess the car or deduct the payment that I am now going to have to make from the child support?

‘Tacked On’ Vacation For Extended Parenting Time

Question: In my parenting plan it reads the father will have two uninterrupted weeks during the summer. One of the weeks we agreed to will start on a weekend they are with me. The problem is the next weekend is not my planned weekend with them but is Father’s Day …

Proving College Enrollment To Continue Child Support

Question: How can I get proof that my child is still attending college on a full-time basis? If he has stopped going to school I can terminate my child support order, but we no longer speak and I’m not sure how to find out his enrollment status.

How To Overcome The Death of a Loved One

The experience of losing a loved one can feel dark and lonely, especially as a divorced man. Whether you’ve lost a father to cancer or unexpectedly lost a child, death and loss is a unique experience to an individual. Although we can empathize with a friend or share the grief …

6 Things You Should Never Say To Your Ex During A Divorce

By Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyers for Men Divorce for men is hard, and you may be tempted to lash out at your soon-to-be ex. But it’s important to keep your cool and hold your tongue. One unfortunate slip could hurt your case and your finances–not to mention your karma. …

Attending High School Graduation If Ex-Wife Will Be There

Question: Years ago a restraining order preventing me from being near my ex-wife was dismissed, though I have continued to stay away from her since. My child is graduating high school and I would like to attend since the graduation ceremony is open to the public. Can I attend my …

Right of First Refusal Clause If Child Care Is Not Required

Question: This is the exact reading of my child custody agreement with my children’s mother. “Plaintiff and Defendant shall each have first right of refusal regarding childcare for the minor children if care is needed for one hour or more and such shall take priority over a boyfriend/girlfriend or future …

Can A Separation Agreement Be Used In A Future Divorce Case?

Question: My wife and I reached a marital separation agreement while we were separated, but we never actually filed for divorce following a reconciliation. Now that we are filing for divorce some months later and she no longer wants to use the terms of our previous settlement, is there a …

How Long Must I Pay Monetary Awards My Ex-Wife Was Granted?

Question: I lost my case against my ex-wife, and she was awarded certain monetary awards. Typically how long must I pay her this money?

Jurisdiction Confusion In Child Custody Cases

Question: My ex-wife lives in another state and rarely has communication with our child, who primarily lives with me even though he lived with his mother in another state when the initial custody determination was made. I would like to modify custody to reflect the changes in living arrangements, but …