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May 10, 2010, 11:00 pm
By JoAnne C. Holt, Divorce financial analyst
First, please know all states have their own unique divorce statutes and case law that influence the outcome of a divorce. As those statutes and case laws change over time so do the results.
Most states operate under the "Equitable Dis... Comment - Like
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May 8, 2010, 11:00 pm
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My fiancé's ex wife is trying to stop me from being around his children, especially if I spend the night while he has the children though we do not sleep in the same bed. Can a judge really order me to not be around his kids or spend overnights with him when the children are pr... Comment - Like
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May 8, 2010, 11:00 pm
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My ex-wife has become romantically involved with another man who has proposed to her. This guy has also been purchasing items for my three kids when they are with my ex-wife. Does this action allow me to seek child support from her? The divorce decree states that neither party is responsi... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 11:00 pm
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I filed for divorce from my husband who is in the military, and a week later he filed for divorce. In Michigan, it states that when children are involved in the divorce they have to wait 180 days, but on his paperwork the court date is less then 60 days. Is that right?
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May 7, 2010, 11:00 pm
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What is the normal definition of "first weekend of the month"? I am supposed to have visitation with my child the first weekend of every month, but she took her home from school on Friday, April 30. So when the Friday is on the last day of the month and Saturday is the first day of the mo... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 7:46 am
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According to my husband and his ex-wife's divorce decree, she is awarded a set dollar amount for child support instead of a percentage of his earnings. Well he just got a new job with a higher income and now she says her lawyer is drawing up papers in order to get a full 20% of his ne... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2010, 11:00 pm
An interesting study showed that 67 percent of the nation’s divorce lawyers have clients ask them for advice on how to discuss divorce and separation with their children, according to research by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).
The survey also reveals that 74 percent of re... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2010, 11:00 pm
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My ex is behind on the mortgage, credit card payments and money owed to me. All of this is ruining my credit since my ex is supposed to be handling it per the divorce decree. I don't have money to get another lawyer to fight all of this. What can I do? Should I just file Chapter 7 ban... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2010, 11:00 pm
In this week's edition of DadsDivorce Live, host Matt Allen visits with Tricia Powe who is heading up a "Stepfamily Satisfaction & Parental Alienation Experience Survey" project.
She is calling the survey the "most momentous family survey being circulated." You can find out more information and... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2010, 10:25 am
In this edition of In The Studio, DadsDivorce.com editor Matt Allen shares what's new on DadsDivorce.com this past week.
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May 5, 2010, 11:00 pm
Question:
In our divorce decree I agreed for my ex-wife to take our two children to live in another state across the country. I thought with her family there the kids would be better off. In addition, I was depressed from the divorce and the ex put an order of protection on me which has expired.
I... Comment - Like
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May 5, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Jennifer M. Paine
Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, P.C., Detroit office
There’s a war of words waging between exes in divorce cases, sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant and yelling loud as can be. They fight over school, sports, new girlfriends and boyfriends, stepmoms and stepdads, who pay... Comment - Like
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May 5, 2010, 9:11 am
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Per the divorce decree I am to sell the marital home my ex-wife and I own. Everyone has signed the contract, including her, but now she says she won't sign at closing. What can I do? Can I force her to sign?
Answer:
First let me preface my answer by stating that I am... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2010, 11:00 pm
In this week's edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: I'm about to retire and will be living off of my savings. What is a safe withdrawal rate for me?
Danford, MBA, CRSP of Family Investment Center, talks about his recommendations to use as a guide... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Jennifer M. Paine
Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, P.C., Detroit office
There’s a war of words waging between exes in divorce cases, sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant and yelling loud as can be. They fight over school, sports, new girlfriends and boyfriends, stepmoms and stepdads, who pay... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2010, 10:57 am
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell, P.C. attorneys:
Is my stepson moving out and having a full-time job considered emancipation so I would no longer have to pay child support?
Can I get child custody without filing for a legal separation or divorce?
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May 3, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Jennifer M. Paine
Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, P.C., Detroit office
They had five teeth between them, in a sandwich bag tucked amid sweatshirts and socks. Mom always sent them with extra, even in the summertime, as if Dad hadn’t enough. He did. "What’s that?" he said, tugging at the... Comment - Like
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May 3, 2010, 8:38 am
Question:
I am in the military and am paying child support to my ex-wife. She has remarried another military man. Can I pay less money for child support because my ex-wife and the children’s stepfather claim the children in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), cover ... Comment - Like
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May 2, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Molly Murphy
Attorney
Cordell & Cordell, P.C., Jefferson City, Mo., office
When two people get married, they expect to be together forever. As adults we know that people’s feelings can change over time. This can happen even if both adults are dedicated to the children they sh... Comment - Like
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Apr 30, 2010, 11:00 pm
Question:
I recently went to court to have my soon-to-be-ex-wife's spousal maintenance stopped. The judge agreed with me that she did not meet the requirements, but said there was a difference between spousal support requirements for during and after the divorce.
What is the difference between... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Angela Foy
Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, P.C.
Upon divorce, a court may approve a stipulation or enter an order for child support payments, alimony payments, or both from one spouse to the other. The purpose of the obligations differs, and therefore, how the receipt of inheritance may affe... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 11:00 pm
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I am pregnant with a man's child that I am no longer dating. We mutually agreed that he will have no parental rights of the child in terms of finances, visitation, custody, etc. I am trying to find out what the process would be to make this "separation" legal. How do we protect ... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:00 pm
Question:
We've been having disagreements in what child support is supposed to cover. Is child support different from child care expenses?
If so, what constitutes child care expenses? Are they payments made to a person or the actual expenses?
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Each state has its own standards and guid... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:00 pm
Question:
My question is about dividing marital property as it relates to the marital home.
My wife and I bought a house before we were married. Am I entitled to the money I spent remodeling the home since we weren’t married at the time?
Also, since I’m going at this pro se what langu... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:00 pm
Judy Berkowitz is the executive director of Kids In The Middle®, a nonprofit organization that helps children, parents and families thrive during and after divorce through counseling, education and support.
In Part 2 of our interview with Berkowitz, we talk about the effects of divorce on chi... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 11:05 am
Judy Berkowitz is the executive director of Kids In The Middle®, a nonprofit organization that helps children, parents and families thrive during and after divorce through counseling, education and support.
Per the organization's website: "[Kids In The Middle] help kids talk about what '... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 7:53 am
Question:
Is it illegal for a person to put spyware and/or hack into their wife’s computer to investigate an affair?
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The answer to your question is yes. Putting spyware and/or hacking your wife’s computer is a criminal offense and is punishable by law.&nb... Comment - Like
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Apr 27, 2010, 11:00 pm
In this week's edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: I know about diversifying my portfolio, but I recently heard something about time diversification. What is that and what is the benefit to it?
Danford, MBA, CRSP of Family Investment Center, will wa... Comment - Like
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Apr 26, 2010, 11:00 pm
Question:
Until recently, my daughter has lived with her grandparents. She was sent back to live with us and we would like to transfer her to a school closer to our home than have her travel across town to keep going to her current school.
What do I need to do in order to restore full custod... Comment - Like
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Apr 26, 2010, 11:00 pm
As a licensed psychologist for 30 years and someone who has evaluated almost 1,000 custody cases, Dr. Douglas Darnall is internationally recognized as an expert on parental alienation and parental alienation syndrome.
His soon-to-be-released book "Beyond Divorce Casualties: Reunifying the Alienate... Comment - Like
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Apr 26, 2010, 12:20 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell, P.C. attorneys:
There is a Right of First Refusal clause in our divorce decree. Can my ex legally get our child every weekend night I’m working because of this clause?
Does my child support obligation modify or sto... Comment - Like
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Apr 25, 2010, 11:00 pm
As a licensed psychologist for 30 years and someone who has evaluated almost 1,000 custody cases, Dr. Douglas Darnall is internationally recognized as an expert on parental alienation and parental alienation syndrome.
Darnall currently practices clinical and forensic psychology at PsyCare, Inc., w... Comment - Like
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Apr 23, 2010, 1:05 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell, P.C. attorneys:
Can evidence of misbehavior of my spouse be introduced in your divorce proceedings even in a “no-fault” state?
What alternatives do I have to resolve my divorce case that keeps being delayed?
H... Comment - Like
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Apr 23, 2010, 11:57 am
Author Isidor Buchmann joins us in the latest edition of DadsDivorce Live to talk about his book "God's Grace in Divorce." Buchmann's book focuses on dealing with religion, his wife’s mental illness and divorce.
As explained on his website, Buchmann wrote the book after many heated de... Comment - Like
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Apr 22, 2010, 11:00 pm
Note: April 25 is the fifth annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day, put together by the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization. To find out how you can help or how to get April 25 recognized in your town, visit the Parental Alienation Awareness Day web site.
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Apr 22, 2010, 12:48 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell attorneys:
I have a child support order from another state for two kids that I found out aren't mine. How do I go about stopping this order?
Are there laws that govern when, and/or if, you are able to evict a spouse?... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 11:00 pm
Note: April 25 is the fifth annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day, put together by the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization. To find out how you can help or how to get April 25 recognized in your town, visit the Parental Alienation Awareness Day web site.
Dr. Richard Warshak is the a... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 11:00 pm
Note: April 25 is the fifth annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day, put together by the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization. To find out how you can help or how to get April 25 recognized in your town, visit the Parental Alienation Awareness Day web site.
Dr. Richard Warshak is the a... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 12:42 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell, P.C. attorneys:
Am I required to have an insurance policy that would pay my child support obligation in case I die?
I sent my daughter to another state to live with her mother because of problems she was having here un... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 11:00 pm
In this week's edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: I realize I’m probably a little late in the game to this but how do I get started in investing? How do I know what investments will work best for me?
Danford, MBA, CRSP of Family Investment Ce... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Contel Bradford
Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series on tips for preparing for your daughter's first date. Click here to read Part 1.
Wait Up
So you had a long, grueling adventure at the office and can’t wait to put this day behind you. That’s all fine a... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 1:47 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell, P.C. attorneys:
Do I have the right to demand a DNA test be performed to determine if I am the father or not?
When a child turns 18 years old, is visitation required to continue until the child graduates from high schoo... Comment - Like
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Apr 19, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Jayne A. Major, Ph.D. (UCLA)
Note: Throughout the month, we'll feature articles and interviews dealing with parental alienation in order to help increase awareness of this damaging problem. April 25 is the fifth annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day, put together by the Parental Alienatio... Comment - Like
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Apr 19, 2010, 11:00 pm
By Contel Bradford
Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on tips for preparing for your daughter's first date. Click here to read Part 2.
With prom season rapidly approaching, fathers all over the country are collectively dreading one single occasion - their daughter’s first date.&nb... Comment - Like
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Apr 19, 2010, 2:11 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell, P.C. attorneys:
During our separation I have financially supported my wife. Will a judge award alimony retroactively since I've essentially been paying her all this time?
Will a divorce court judge let me keep my mari... Comment - Like
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Apr 18, 2010, 11:00 pm
By JoAnne C. Holt, Divorce financial analyst
Just like your DNA – your divorce case is not like anyone else’s so stop asking your friends what you should ask for, what they did, how much they had to pay or are receiving and more. On the surface the facts may seem much alike,... Comment - Like
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Apr 16, 2010, 12:59 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell attorneys:
Does my ex-wife has an obligation to inform me of what goes on in her household in relation to how it affects my daughters and their safety?
I’m currently living with my ex-wife, who has sole custody of ... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2010, 11:00 pm
In this week's edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: I have never had a job with a 401(k) or much money left over for savings. I'm worried about having enough money to live off of when I retire. What suggestions do you have for planning for retirem... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2010, 11:00 pm
By DadsDivorce.com reader Big D
Yesterday, we went over proper decorum when responding to e-mails. Today, we'll examine talking on the phone.
Here, same advice as with e-mail. If you are ever called out on something, called a name, given an ultimatum, etc… ignore it. I have been accused... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2010, 3:12 pm
Among the Ask a Divorce Lawyer questions answered today by Cordell & Cordell attorneys:
My wife give birth to a child while we were married, but she is not paternally mine. She just moved out of state with the child but I want my daughter back where I live. What options do I have to at least get ... Comment - Like
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