children

Can My Spouse and I Agree on a Child Support Amount That is Different From the Statutory Calculation?

The Court can permit the parties to settle on an amount of child support that is different from the statutory…

13 years ago

How is Child Support Paid?

Child support must be paid in money--not in clothing or gifts. It must be paid through the clearinghouse in the…

13 years ago

Who Pays Child Support?

Using the factors of the parent's monthly gross income, the amount of spousal maintenance paid or received, the amount of…

13 years ago

What is a Child Support Worksheet and How is Child Support Determined?

The second required document is a child support worksheet. Within this form, there are various boxes to input information such…

13 years ago

What is an Affidavit of Financial Information?

Every case with children must have a document filed called an Affidavit of Financial Information, to be filled out by…

13 years ago

How is Child Support Determined?

Child support is decided upon these basic factors, plus whatever else each parent pays for: 1) monthly salary of each…

13 years ago

Will the Court Tell Me When I Can See My Kids?

Only if you and your spouse cannot agree. You really do not want to turn this life-changing decision over to…

13 years ago

My Former Spouse Wants to Go on a Cruise to Mexico. I Will Not Let the Kids Get Passports. Can He Get My Children Passports Without My Approval?

This can get sticky, because there are hundreds of international abductions every year. If you truly believe it is for…

13 years ago

Can I Stop My Spouse From Dating When She Has the Kids?

No, as long as they are safe, there is not much you can do. You have the right to know…

13 years ago