Legal Articles, Child Support

Court Possessed Jurisdiction over a Motion to Return Child

A blog post about a case out of Connecticut in which the children of a divorced couple were being kept by the mother in Florida despite being students of the Connecticut school system where the father resides.

Man's Claim of Valid Marriage Can Proceed, New York Court Says

A blog post about a couple in the midst of a divorce claiming that their marriage is in fact valid despite not obtaining a marriage license.

Late-Life Divorce: An Overview

A blog post about divorcing after the age of 50 and how it affects estate planning and other late-life aspects.

Pendente Lite: Temporary Orders in a Divorce Action

A blog post about immediate restrictions that are put into place when a couple enters divorce proceedings.

Is Divorce Mediation Right for Me?

A blog post outlining why mediation may be a better option for some couples seeking divorce.

The Basics of Default Divorce

A blog post about what a default divorce is, how much one costs, how long it takes, and how to perform one.

Divorce Proceedings with a Missing Spouse

A blog post about how to proceed with a divorce in the event the filing party does not know the current whereabouts of the spouse.

Debt Division in Divorce Proceedings

A blog post about how a couple should go about dividing the shared debt during a divorce.

Remarriage and Child Support Obligations in Connecticut

A blog post about child support between divorced parents and what a parent can do when the other party remarries or has additional children in a new marriage.

Non-Marital Agreements & Living Together Contracts: An Overview

A blog post overviewing pros and cons of living contracts over marriage.

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