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Paternity Laws And Fathers Rights When Two Men Claim To Be Dad

Matt Allen — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I have a question about paternity laws and fathers rights. My husband found out he may be the father of a child by an old ex-girlfriend.

The man who she cheated on my husband with "claimed" that the child was his, but she now says the child is my husband's and not this other man.

If my husband is the father, he wantRead More...

DadsDivorce Live: Parental Alienation 911

Matt Allen — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Our friends Jill Egizii and Judge Michele Lowrance have teamed together to create the workbook "Parental Alienation 911," which is a compilation of research, expert interviews, and solutions to apply to real cases.

Egizii is an alienated mother and the President of the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization, and Lowrance has been a Domestic ReRead More...

Fathers Rights To His Children After Being Served With Divorce Papers

Matt Allen — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

What are a fathers rights to his children after divorce papers are filed?

The night I was served with divorce papers, my wife and I both wanted to take the kids and stay overnight somewhere else.

We couldn't agree and she eventually called the police. The cops told me that in such a dispute that the kids go with the mother. Is this corRead More...

How To Avoid Jail Over Child Support Arrears

Matt Allen — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I owe a substantial amount in child support arrears and am worried I will be thrown in jail.

The state is preparing to take away my driver’s license and my professional licenses, which will leave me unable to drive or work and result in jail time. This only makes the problem worse!

What can I do to prevent the state Read More...

Discourse On Discovery: What Is Discovery?

Matt Allen — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Nathan A. Hacker

Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer

Discovery is the process whereby an attorney learns or discovers information about the other parties through a series of questions that are guided by the rules of the court or the state.

It will allow your divorce lawyer to see the entire picture. Without a complete discovery process you cannot be suRead More...

Child Custody Modification: Ethics Of Having The Children Meet With A Lawyer

Matt Allen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

In a child custody case where the mother petitioned for a modification of custody, she brought the children into her divorce lawyer's office during a consultation.

Is this not unethical for attorneys to advise a client about a case involving children in front of the children?

And what are the chances of someone successfully winning Read More...

More Divorced Dads Using Interior Designers

Matt Allen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Debra Worthington

Worthington Interior Design

Making a new happy home for newly divorced dads can be challenging, especially if you are raising your children while having joint custody.

Starting over and creating a new home for your children may spark the need to hire an interior designer, a popular trend according to a New York Times artiRead More...

Enforcing Informal Child Custody Agreements

Matt Allen — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

We have a court-ordered child custody arrangement, but my ex-wife and I were thinking of informally modifying it.

Her new boyfriend is abusive and we both agreed that the children should stay with me for the time being, even during her scheduled parenting time.

Should we have this agreement notarized, or how can we Read More...

Tax Tips: Can I Deduct Child Support?

Matt Allen — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Jennifer M. Paine

Michigan Divorce Lawyer

The simple answer to the tax question, "can I deduct child support?" is no. And forget about paying alimony, which is deductible, instead of child support.

The IRS can treat payments as child support despite what you call it if the payments are paid out as child support would be – during the child’s minoritRead More...

Can Unrelated Issues Be Addressed At Contempt Of Court Hearings?

Matt Allen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

What issues can be address during contempt of court hearings in a family law matter?

I filed for contempt of court because my ex-wife is refusing my visitation rights, but she is threatening to bring up other unrelated parts of the divorce decree that she says I am not following.

So what happens during a contempt hearing? Can her dRead More...

Child Custody Evaluations Performed By Psychologists

Matt Allen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Sara Pitcher

Noblesville, Indiana Divorce Lawyer

A child custody evaluation is an examination and evaluation by a disinterested third party who can assist the court in determining what would be in the best interest of the child by meeting with the parents and other family members, child, and watching the interaction between them.

Avoiding The Post-Divorce Health Traps

Matt Allen — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By The Versatile Health Guys

Divorce can be a devastating process, but you cannot allow it to hurt your health and wellness.

Too many people deal with pain in negative ways, such as drinking too much or getting away from exercise routines.

But even through all the pain and grief, you should implement the following wellness tips to helRead More...

Divorce Legal Strategies To Pursue In Mediation

Matt Allen — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

My soon-to-be ex and I have gone through mediation and are close to finalizing our divorce settlement agreement, but I have a question concerning legal strategies I might pursue.

My ex is mentally and emotionally unstable, and sometimes I fear for our son when in her care because she does not make rational decisions when she is angry.

Money Made Easy: Should You Buy Pet Insurance?

Matt Allen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Pet insurance: a topic that would seem inane 20 years ago is now a booming industry with one million pets and counting covered by insurance.

Revenue for U.S. pet insurance plans was more than $300 million in 2009 is predicted to reach $753 million by 2014, according to consumer research firm Packaged Facts.

But does pet insurance makeRead More...

Traveling Out Of Country With Children

Matt Allen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Sara Pitcher

Noblesville, Indiana Divorce Lawyer

If you plan on traveling out of the country with your children, then additional steps other than the ones outlined in "Traveling Out Of State With Children" must be taken.

Travel outside of the country may be substantially more difficult or even prohibited all together, especRead More...

Can I Modify The Divorce Decree Based On Ignorance?

Matt Allen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

Can I modify the divorce decree if I signed the papers without fully realizing the ramifications of some of the court orders?

I went through my divorce pro se, and at the time I didn't realize how screwed I was when I signed the divorce decree that apparently doesn't allow me to claim any dependents. This has resulted in mRead More...

Who Gets To Claim The Child On Taxes?

Matt Allen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

Who gets to claim our child for tax purposes if our son was in state custody for 6 months last year?

Answer:

This answer only includes general divorce help for men since I am only licensed to practice in Oklahoma and am thus unable to provide legal advice on divorce.

There are typically terms set in a decree of diRead More...

Divorce Advice For Fathers: Traveling Out Of State With Children

Matt Allen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Sara Pitcher

Noblesville, Indiana Divorce Lawyer

Traveling with your children can seem like a great way to relax and enjoy quality time together.

However, if you and the children’s mother are no longer together, traveling out of the state with the minor children may require a few additional steps.

If you are planning a triRead More...

What Legal Information Do You Need From Your Wife To File For Divorce?

Matt Allen — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I want to serve my wife with divorce papers that I have drawn up on my own, but I cannot get a hold of her to obtain her social security number.

What would be my next step? Can I file for divorce without knowing all of my wife's legal information?

Answer:

This answer only includes general divorce help for men since I am only liRead More...

Who Gets The Car In A Divorce If Neither Party Owns It?

Matt Allen — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I owned a car with my son, who is going through a divorce with his wife. Before divorce papers were filed, my son signed over his ownership interest in the car to me so I solely own the vehicle now.

So I took the car back, but my son received notice of a hearing date where his wife will argue that she should be entitled to the car becRead More...