Often parties after a divorce ask if some other type of payment can be considered spousal support. To be considered spousal support, the payment MUST meet the following requirements: 1) All payments must be made in cash, check, or money order. If the payor is paying the payee’s rent or mortgage payment directly, it may…
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Get Financially prepared before divorce. When you go from a dual income hosuehold to a single income household, the financial change can be traumatizing. While many people’s first thought when getting ready to divorce is to hire a lawyer, too many make the mistake of not seeking financial advice first. If you are thinking about…
Is Fido caught in the Middle? Often man’s (or woman’s) best friend is caught in the middle of a divorce without any legal support from the laws or the courts. Dog custody cases can be the bone of contention that brings an amicable situation to a standstill. Reducing stress over this issue in divorce cases…
In a case regarding the parents’ claims for custody of their children, the presiding family court judge eloquently expressed the court’s outlook as to why parents should do all that they can to resolve their issues before asking the court to decide the future of their family. Reprinted with permission, the words of the Honorable…