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You might be surprised by the very idea that someone would want to pay child support in a lump sum—rather than pay once a month according to the schedule and amount set in a divorce decree. But it’s possible to do so. A presentation at last year’s Advanced Family Law...
It’s a bit of bad news for divorced parents … and really, all parents and all other people! It comes courtesy of NPR, letting us know that tax refunds will likely be smaller this year than they were last year, and there’s a change in what was known as the enhanced...
According to a recent Vibe article, a child of the famous rapper 50 Cent feels like he’s getting short-changed. The article concerns Marquise Jackson, son of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who is 25, getting $6700 a month from his father in child support, and determining...
One of the most nerve-wracking situations for a divorced parent — especially one who is finding it hard to make ends meet — is to expect a child support payment and then to not get it. If that happens to you, what should you do? A recent article from Moms.com...
There’s a move lately in West Virginia to move to a 50/50 shared custody plan for parents at the start of divorce proceedings, in a bill that has been dubbed the “Parenting Fairness Act.” According to the Herald-Dispatch, it’s the second time in three years that such...
Child support is one of the biggest issues we deal with at a family law firm. It’s an important element in helping parents take care of their children following divorce, and it can be extremely stressful due to a number of factors, including navigating the Office of...
You might notice, if you’re looking at the Texas Family Code or at the language that many Texas divorce decrees use, that there’s a provision for health insurance that accompanies child support. Oftentimes, the parent that pays child support also pays a medical...
High school graduation is a big deal … and it can make a big difference in your divorce decree.
If you owe past due child support, you may get a smaller stimulus check than you were expecting.
WIth 1.9 million people filing for unemployment in Texas in recent weeks, child support modification is on people’s minds.