Legal Articles, Child Support

New Divorce Relocation Law in Pennsylvania

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania addresses what factors should be considered, when there is a currently a custody agreement in effect, which acknowledged and approved the relocation of Father to Florida, but Father now seeks relocation of the children through a Petition to Modify Custody.

Net Income in Support Matters

Determining Net Income in Child and Spousal Support Matters

Contested versus Uncontested Divorces in Georgia

In Georgia, there are two types of divorces, uncontested and contested. The main difference in how the Settlement Agreement resolving the issues related to the marriage is reached,. This article distiguishes between a Contested and Uncontested Divorce

"Listening Is This Lawyer's Key"

The Denver Post interviewed me about my practice, what distinguishes me from other lawyers, my strengths and the challenges of practicing criminal defense and family law.

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects "One-Parent Doctrine" (Overturns In Re CR)

Discussion of June 2014 Supreme Court Case which rejects as unconstitutional former law in Neglect and Abuse cases. Applies to Parents charged with Abuse and Neglect, and who may be charged criminally.

WHEN IS CHILD SUPPORT MODIFIABLE???

Have you ever lost your job, been demoted, fired, expelled from the workplace or otherwise taken a big hit with regard to your income YET you still have those seven hungry, expensive and constantly needy kids to send that child support check to? If so, then keep reading.

Locked Out

What happens when you are locked out of your home by your spouse?

Paternity and Child Support in Arizona – What You Should Know

Paternity is an extremely important factor when evaluating child support obligations in Arizona. More often than not, paternity is already known at the time child support is addressed in a family law proceeding.

Understanding Texas Spousal Maintenance Law

If you are considering a Texas divorce, spousal maintenance (alimony) may be a significant issue in your divorce proceeding. Historically, Texas law imposed substantial limits on a court’s ability to make spousal maintenance orders, which were far more restrictive than many other states.

How Your Child’s School Performance May Impact Your Texas Child Custody Dispute

It is always easier on all parties if a child custody dispute can be settled amicably but I know that that is sometimes an unrealistic goal. Child custody disputes in Texas can be bitter and contentious after all, you are litigating over one of the most important things in your life—your children.

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