Fathers Rights Challenges for Deployed Military Soldiers

By Tara N. Brewer Special to DadsDivorce.com A deployed soldier already has to deal with the stress of family separation. Possible changes in child custody and threats to fathers rights during deployment only compound the issue. A new Pennsylvania bill protects the deployed soldier by stating that no changes in …

Will The Judge Honor Our Marital Settlement Agreement To No Alimony?

Question: My soon-to-be-ex-wife and I signed a marital settlement agreement that she would not request alimony if she is hired for a job in her chosen field before we officially file for divorce in a few months. If she gets a job with a good pay, will the judge honor …

6 Actions To Take If Your Ex-Wife Is Neglectful During Parenting Time

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com My previous article “Is Your Ex-Wife Ignoring Your Children During Parenting Time?” addressed a common situation when a divorced dad feels his ex-wife is not properly caring for the children during her parenting time. Frequently cited examples include mom increasingly leaving the child for …

What To Do If Order Leaves You With An Inability To Pay

Question: In my recent divorce ruling the court order leaves me with an inability to pay my ex-wife what the court awarded and still have enough money to live on. Is there anything I can do? How can a court order a financial award that is above the means of …

I Agreed To A Temporary Alimony Order I Want To Change. What Should I Do?

Question: My wife hired a divorce lawyer after we filed for separation, but I am representing myself pro se. I am not pleased with the alimony order her lawyer drafted, but I have already agreed to it “temporarily.” What should I do in order to have the terms of the …

Is Your Ex Ignoring Your Children During Parenting Time?

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com What happens when a divorced dad has been noticing that his ex-wife’s parenting time has been increasingly interrupted with activities that she seems to place above her children? There are many stories on the DadsDivorce.com divorce forum where fathers tell of their ex-wives being …

What Is A Mediator’s Role In Divorce?

Question: I am about start to mediation in the divorce process and my wife is insisting that the mediator is going to side with her on certain child custody and parenting time issues. I thought mediators were not allowed to make those types of decisions and were only there to …

How To Find Hidden Assets In Divorce

By Grant Webb Bisk Education In divorce cases where hidden assets are suspected, it is often the husband who has been accused of concealing accounts or funds that might be used against him during the settlement proceedings. However, this fraudulent financial activity is not limited to just men. More and …

Do You Have To Report Increased Income To The Court?

Question: I was recently promoted and will receive an increased salary. Since I pay child support to my ex-wife am I legally obligated to inform her or the court of my increased income? I assume that would automatically result in a child support modification and an increase in my payments.

How To Get Your Wife To Move Out Of The Marital Home

By Sara Pitcher Mens Divorce Lawyer At Cordell & Cordell, we advise our clients on the perils of moving out of the marital home before or during your divorce. In fact, it’s listed as one of “The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce” in Cordell & Cordell co-founder …