Alimony Issues

Alimony It is important to fully under stand what alimony is and what it entails. Alimony is financial support of one spouse by the other spouse enforced by a court order. There are various types of alimony under the laws of different states, but the most common are permanent alimony and temporary alimony.

Custody and Child Support Arrangements

Q. My fiance has, over time, spent more and more time with his children, even though the court ordered agreement with his ex-wife states that he has the children every other weekend. Since his ex has changed jobs, my fiance has agreed to watch them during the hours she works so she doesn’t have to pay for daycare.

Fathers Rights When You Can’t See Your Kids

Q. My boyfriend’s ex ran off with his two children, and we cannot find her or contact her. How can I help him?

How Fathers’ Rights Affect You As A Woman

If a Father has restricted access to his kids, so do you. If he’s paying through the nose for child support even though his income has dropped, that affects you too. His stress and feeling of powerlessness directly affects your quality of life as a couple.

Fathers Rights – Questions and Answers

Q. My boyfriend and his ex-girlfriend have a child together. Even though they broke up before their son was born, they have always worked well together, come to agreement on any issues, and have never argued about money or child support.

Tips for Getting a No Fault Divorce in New York: Residency and Procedural Requirements

You can get a no fault divorce in New York by filing a complaint that alleges that your marriage has been irretrievably broken for a period of at least six months. Prior to the entry of a no fault divorce judgment, all financial issues (such as alimony and distribution of marital property) must be resolved – either by agreement of the parties or determination by a judge. To begin your no fault divorce proceeding in New York, you must satisfy New York’s residence requirements. Your divorce papers should be filed in the Supreme Court of the New York county where either you or your spouse lives. Because of New York’s complex procedural and substantive laws governing divorce, it is advisable to consult with an experienced New York divorce lawyer.

Full Custody Concerns

Q. My husband is planning to go to court to fight for full custody of his two daughters from his ex-girlfriend, with whom they’ve just shared without any legal arrangement. What things should he do now before he takes this to court to set him up for success?

How to Cope With Being a Stepmom

With every marriage comes baggage. If you’re marrying a man that has a child or two from a previous marriage or relationship, then you should know what you’re getting into before you make the commitment. Whether your husband has joint custody, full custody, or is the non-custodial parent to his child or children, you will inevitably have to deal with his ex at some point in time.

Fathers Rights and New Relationships

Q. My boyfriend and I have been dating for a few months, and he recently (within 6 months) got out of the relationship with his ex-girlfriend with whom he has a child with. Whenever he goes to pick up his son, he doesn’t want me around, and he has been keeping me a secret from his child’s mother.

Fathers Rights: How Can I Help Him?

Are you a mother wanting to help your son get custody of his kids from his ex-wife? Are you a grandma who wants to see her grandchildren, but can’t because of your son’s spiteful ex-girlfriend?