Author: DadsRights.org
Frustration or Denial of Visitation
Dear Esq., What is considered reasonable visitation? I would love to get my children as much as I can. Can you offer any advice? Thanks! Ken — Dear Ken, Perhaps no divorce or custody decree language has caused more trouble for fathers, mothers, and children, but most especially fathers,…
Can a Non-Custodial Parent Be Forced to Pay College Tuition?
Dear Esq., My ex-wife Mary and I separated before Matthew was born, not knowing he was coming. Matt is now 18. I’ve paid child support voluntarily for 18 years, every month. Mary, a Westchester County, NY elementary school teacher, makes almost twice as much money as I do. Matt just…
Child Support Arrears for Child He Didn’t Even Know Existed
Dear Esq. My husband has a 9 year old daughter from a woman he barely knew. She is a woman who has 4 kids by 3 fathers and was never married to any of them. My husband found out he had a child from the District Attorney, not the woman….
How “Economists” Calculate Child Support
By Dr. David Garrod Nov 28, 2004, 02:31 Summary: What we want to know is the true cost of raising children as a function of the income of the parents. However no such precise data exist. We have to infer the cost of raising children from the consumer expenditure surveys…
A Brief Explanation of “Community Property”
There are at least two types of state schemes for the division of marital property at the time of divorce or death. One of these types is called “equitable distribution”, by which the Court is supposed to look at the whole picture of the family’s assets, debts, and resources, and…
Is His 401k Community Property?
Dear Esq., My husband and I have been married for 21 years. We live in California, and I am considering a divorce. Is his 401K considered community property? What about our seperate IRA accounts? California is indeed a community property state. Generally speaking, anything acquired during the marriage is considered…
Business Owners and Divorce
Sep 3, 2004, 20:11 Summary: Business owners who find themselves going through a divorce or separation are often suprised to find that, on top of all the other things with which they have to deal, their very business may be at stake – even at risk – and may become…
Attachment Parenting and Divorce
Attachment parenting is one of the most wonderful gifts which you can give to your children. Attachment parenting has as one of its hallmarks the fact that it is demonstrated, again and again, to raise very secure, well-grounded children. This makes attachment parenting even more important, if possible, when the…
What Are Arbitration and Mediation
Dear Esq., What are arbitration and mediation? Do they mean the same thing? Are they different? When should you use mediation or arbitration instead of using a lawyer or going to court? Thank you. Wondering — Dear Wondering, Arbitration and mediation are two forms of what is known as “alternative…
Understanding Structured Settlements and their Advantages
By Josh Murray Jul 13, 2005, 20:56 Summary: Put in simple terms, a structured settlement is merely an agreement that’s reached between a plaintiff and defendant that outlines the flow of payment that the plaintiff receives, due to injury. Note: Guest Author articles made available as a courtesy to our…