Divorce can be a difficult process, and many people know this, which is why they do what they can to prepare. Nobody said that divorce was going to be easy and that all parties were going to get along about a variety of issues, which is why you should be prepared for four serious issues… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Child Support’
When Child Support Guidelines Might Not Completely Follow Your Case
You probably know that each state has a formula for calculating how much child support is owed to a custodial parent. Judges will consider many factors including which parent pays for the majority of aspects, who takes care of health insurance and the ages of the children. But did you know that sometimes those child… Continue reading →
I Am a Custodial Parent, What Are My Responsibilities?
If you are the custodial parent of your child, you have a very important job – in fact, you might find that there are several. If you are the custodial parent, this means that the courts have given you primary legal or physical custody of your child. Of course, every relationship is different when you… Continue reading →
Dating During Divorce: Why It Might Not Be a Good Idea
Divorce is a freeing time in your life, right? You might believe that this is the case and might wonder if you can move forward and start dating again. But anybody might tell you that dating during divorce might not be such a good idea. There are many reasons, in fact, why it should be… Continue reading →
Worries You Might Have Regarding Your Child’s Healthcare After Divorce
Every state is different when it comes to custody matters and more, as you have probably found ever since you have started the divorce process. When it comes to raising children with your ex-spouse, there are many aspects that are considered – including financially supporting the child from both ends. So what happens when it… Continue reading →
My Ex-Spouse is Disabled, How Will They Pay Child Support?
When it comes to child support, many things are cut and dry. For instance, parents know that they will be responsible for child support payments as a non-custodial parent and also know that they should never miss these payments. Perhaps when your child support payments first started out, everything was typical – but then a… Continue reading →
Pros and Cons of Getting a Prenup: Is it Right For You?
You have probably heard lots about the ‘prenuptial agreement,’ an agreement that is signed by a couple before they enter into a marriage. You may have seen them going terribly wrong on television shows or heard from a friend that they are great means for protection in your relationship, because you just never know what… Continue reading →
When Your Child Has Uninsured Medical Expenses
What happens if you have gone through a divorce and your child has uninsured medical expenses? This could become a matter of attention when you have entered the divorce process with your spouse and child support is in the works. Uninsured medical expenses are usually figured in with child support and are medical expenses that… Continue reading →
Why Child Custody Mediation May be the Right Step for You
Let’s end the stigma that mediation is just for divorce in general. Many people believe that the mediation process is only for things like assets, property, and more, and the conflict that stands between you and your divorcing spouse. However, it is much more than that. It can deal widely with much more personal issues… Continue reading →
Child Support and a Child Who Isn’t Biologically Yours
At the Law Offices of Amy M. Montes, we handle a variety of family law matters that may have a huge impact on your life. One of these is paternity, and acknowledging it so that parents can have rights to a child in their life, as well as receive support in situations where it is… Continue reading →