Should Jail Be a Reason to “Pause” Child Support?

Fathers in prison facing high debt over child support will have the opportunity to “press pause” on their child support obligations.  According to the Washington Post, the Obama administration announced new adjustments that will allow fathers to label their incarceration as “involuntary”
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DivorceHotel

For those who have not heard of it, DivorceHotel is a Netherlands based company for couples looking to have a vacation and divorce at the same time.  The general idea is that instead of worrying about a long drawn out divorce proceeding,
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Imputing Income – What Does It Mean?

Because of the financial situation in the job market, many individuals have changed jobs and even careers in the past few years.  The employment change almost always impacts child support calculation. What options are available to the Court?  The court has the
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My Ex Is Not Following Our Agreement – Now What?

When your ex spouse or significant other and you enter into an agreement regarding custody and visitation, what do you do when your ex decides not to follow it? Is it worth it to call your attorney?  You may try to work
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Child Support After 18 in the District of Columbia

In the District of Columbia, child support continues until the age of 21 or until the minor child is deemed emancipated. This law creates some unique situations.  Courts cannot decide custody for children over 18, but child support is still on the
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In Which State Can I File For Custody?

Living in this area, many people are confused about which state is the correct forum to resolve custody disputes.  Many families have one parent living in Virginia and one parent living in DC.  So where do you file? Generally, a state has
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You Have Been Served… On Facebook

In September, a New York court approved service of process via Facebook in a child support case.   The father attempted to serve the mother at her house, but she no longer lived there, and had left no forwarding address.  Neither she
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What to Expect During a Divorce

Most people going through a divorce have anxiety of what to expect.  The process is foreign to most people because they have little experience with the courts. Here are some expectations to keep in mind during your divorce proceedings: 1 – Expect
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The Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce

The end of a marriage is a difficult time.  Some couples who are considering divorce, first file for legal separation as a trial run.  Divorce proceedings legally dissolve the marriage.  Legal separation allows the parties to lead separate lives but remain married.
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What Are Your Parental Rights Without a Court Order?

A question I get often is what are my parental rights if there is no custody order in place? In most states, the answer is it depends. If you were married to the other parent, and are listed on the child’s birth
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