Legal Options When Ex Surprises You With Medical Bills

Question: I pay the medical insurance for the children and split uninsured expenses with my ex-wife. She recently left the doctor’s office without paying for uncovered expenses that she had requested services for and I had to pay to cover for her. I would hope I could be given the …

When A Child Moves To State With Lower Emancipation Age

Question: I am paying child support for a child that is 19 and has recently moved to another state that has a lower age of emancipation, specifically, age 18 in that state. Does my child support order to pay until my child is 21 change now that the child lives …

Your First Christmas As A Divorced Dad

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com After a divorce, the children may fantasize about their parents getting back together. If you have plans to bring the whole family together, including your ex-wife, to celebrate the holidays in order to keep things “normal” then you may want to reconsider. Sharing the …

Can I Pay Lower Child Support If My Ex Owes Me Money?

Question: My ex-wife has quit sending me the court-ordered monthly payments that are meant to be used to pay down the credit card debt we are both responsible for, according to our divorce decree. Can I deduct those missed payments from the amount of monthly child support I owe?

Available Options If Judge Failed To Issue Ruling

Question: My ex-wife is denying my court-ordered parenting time so I filed a Family Access Motion, per my state’s divorce laws. The judge has failed to make a final determination within the 60-day mandate for a Motion for Family Access. Can he do that?

I’m Concerned For My Child’s Safety While With My Ex

Question: I am very concerned about my young child’s safety while with my wife as we go through the divorce process. There is a history of the mother having significant untreated mental health issues and abuse of prescription medications. She is a danger to herself and especially our small child. …

Surviving Christmas For Divorced Dads

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com After surviving your divorce with your first post-divorce Christmas looming ahead, many divorced dads are trying to figure out how to celebrate it with your children. Your actions can make the differences between a stressful holiday and a happy one. Here is what one …

Can I Take My Child Out Of State During My Parenting Time?

Question: I am planning on taking my child out of state to visit family during my parenting time over the holiday break. My ex-wife is furious about this and is threatening to deny my visitation rights. Am I allowed to take my child out of state during my parenting time?

Interpreting Right of First Refusal Clauses

Question: My question concerns the right of first refusal and whether my longtime girlfriend can watch the children while I am at work during my court-ordered parenting time. My ex-wife will not drop my child off with my girlfriend at my house after school and before I get home from …

What Visitation Rights Do Grandparents Have?

Question: What factors determine if a divorced parent is allowed to have their child spend time with grandparents, relatives, friends, etc.?