Is It Parental Kidnapping To Move Out Of State While Spouse Is Deployed?

Question: Is it considered kidnapping if I move out of state before our divorce is final even though my spouse is deployed overseas?

Moving Out Of State With Children If Still Legally Married And Divorce Is Pending

Question: Since our divorce is not final and we are still legally married is it legal to move out of state with our children?

Responsibility For Medical Costs Not Covered By Insurance

Question: In my divorce decree it states that I am responsible for medical and dental insurance and all costs not covered by insurance, though it doesn’t state for how long. My child is likely considered emancipated since she is no longer in school and has a child of her own, …

Who Can Be Present At My Divorce Mediation?

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer If you or your former spouse is re-married and your mediation is for a modification issue, it is possible that your current spouse may be present at the divorce mediation to assist in the decision-making. Since parties are typically in separate rooms, …

Who Pays The Bills And Marital Home Mortgage?

Question: My wife and I are going through a separation primarily because of our fights over finances since I pay most of the bills even though her name and associated responsibility is on the majority of these items, including the marital home mortgage. Our mortgage is underwater and my budget …

What Is The Mediator’s Role In Divorce Mediation?

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer The mediator is a neutral third party who will go back and forth between the parties to attempt to help them reach an agreeable resolution to all or some of the pending divorce and child custody issues without the need for a …

Are There Ways Around A Morality Clause Prohibiting Overnight Guests?

Question: My girlfriend has a morality clause in her divorce decree that no member of the opposite sex that she is romantically involved with my spend the night in the same dwelling as her children. Is there any way to get around this clause prohibiting me from staying the night …

Jurisdiction If Your Divorce Case Involves Multiple States

Question: I am active duty military deployed overseas and have a question concerning jurisdiction of a divorce case involving multiple states. We lived in Massachusetts for most of our married lives other than in North Carolina where we were stationed before my deployment. We agreed that while I was deployed …

Meet With Your Divorce Attorney Prior To Mediation For Better Results

By Sara Pitcher Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer Your divorce attorney will need to meet with you in advance of your mediation date to discuss the mediation process, the strengths and weaknesses of your case, review possible exhibits with you, and ensure that you are confident in the points of …

My Ex Doesn’t Exercise Parenting Time By Failing To Show At Custody Exchanges

Question: Do I have to continue making my child available to my ex-wife for parenting time if she does not exercise it? My ex and I live several hours apart so we meet halfway for the custody exchange. Recently she has stopped showing up and doesn’t call, text, or email …