What can I do to protect my kids from their alcoholic mother?

Question: I have not been living with my wife for the last 6+ months. She is an alcoholic. I’ve told my kids not to get in the car with her if they suspect she’s been drinking at all. If she gets in an accident driving, what can I do to …

Ask a Divorce Lawyer: What are my options when child support is causing me to go broke?

Question: I am the father of two children with two different women. The children are 14 years apart. I am currently paying 56% of my income in support and am in dire straights. Is there a law in the state of Illinois of the amount I have to pay? What …

DadsDivorce In the Studio: December 28

DadsDivorce.com’s Rick Ortiz talks about what’s new on DadsDivorce.

Why should I pay full child support when I have the kids more?

Question: My three kids are with me every Friday-Sunday and sometimes more. It’s been this way since the divorce four years ago. I pay full child support. Is there a modification available since I have my kids half of the time?

Do I have to pay child support for a kid that isn’t mine?

Question: I have been divorced now for around 2 years. I pay child support and alimony. My child is 11 years old. I just found out today through a DNA test that the child is not mine. My ex-wife has been lying to me all this time. Is there anyway …

What exactly does child support legally cover and what does it not?

Question: What exactly does child support legally cover and what does it not (i.e., deductibles, co-payment on necessary medical)? We are finalizing our divorce, and my wife still expects that I am accountable for non-essentials (sports camps, etc.). While I am glad to do as much as I can, I …

What are the best ways to get the parenting plan done quickly?

Question: I have been in the process of a divorce for 5+ years (set aside due to a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing). I am now discharged and trying to get my spouse to sign. We share custody of our son (week on, week off). She has since purchased a house …

A thank you to our readers

Dear DadsDivorce.com readers, As the year winds down and the holiday season kicks into full gear, we here at DadsDivorce.com want to thank our readers for their continued support of DadsDivorce. We understand that for a lot of you, this year was very trying. When you first start out in …

Should I proceed with a divorce if my wife is pregnant?

Question: I want to divorce my wife and when I told her this she told me that she is pregnant. I still want a divorce. Do you have any advice on how I should handle this? Would it be better to begin the proceedings now, file first, or wait until …

I feel my attorney is not getting the job done. What can I do?

Question: My daughter is now 19 and in her second year of college and my son is 17 and still in high school. In 2007 I signed a contract of services with a local attorney. We went to settlement meetings with her attorney in March 2009. We went to court …