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The Risks of Failing to Make Court-Ordered Child Support Payments

What happens when a divorced parent fails to make court-ordered child support payments or to make them promptly? Court-ordered child support payments are among the more contested aspects of divorce proceedings. They can be difficult to comply with and even more difficult to collect, but there is hope for those who face the issue squarely.

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Michelle Fabio, Esq. - May 2013 - Divorce
Divorce: When Amicable Turns Ugly

Divorce by nature is rarely easy. But when a fairly polite and civil uncontested divorce becomes contested, things can get exponentially worse. Here are some options to consider when the going gets tougher. more...

Michelle Fabio, Esq. - Feb 2012 - Divorce
Is an Uncontested Divorce Right for You?

Emotionally dissolving a relationship is never easy and having to jump through the legal hoops to do so doesn’t make it any easier. However, there is one kind of divorce—an uncontested divorce—that can make the process quicker and smoother. If you’re faced with a change in your marital status, you may want to consider this option. Here are five points to consider to help you determine if an uncontested divorce is right for you. more...

Bilal Kaiser - May 2011 - Divorce
Do You Live in a Community Property State?

With the constant stream of celebrity news, it’s hard not to be aware of some of the property issues that arise when the super rich divorce. But some property issues are relevant in all divorces, regardless of the net worth of the individuals involved. more...

Lisa C. Johnson, Esq. - Nov 2010 - Prenuptials
Mixing Marriage & Business: The McCourt Divorce

Mixing marriage and business has proven to be a formula for success for many Americans—and a recipe for disaster for others. For Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie, mixing marriage and business has produced one of the most expensive divorces in history. more...

C. Yoder - Jun 2010 - Celebrity Lawsuits
Divorce the Nice Way

There are countless reasons to play nice during a divorce, not the least of which is making things easier on the kids. But it goes well beyond offspring and can be a great way to save money and your sanity. more...

Stephanie Morrow - Apr 2010 - Divorce
What's the legal difference between annulment and divorce?

There are two ways to legally end a marriage - annulment and divorce. What is the difference? Read more to find out. more...

Louise Banks - Sep 2008 - Divorce
Sharing Fido: Does your state have pet custody laws?

Conflicts over a pet can be just as important to divorcing spouses as any issue when both spouses have developed a special connection to a companion pet and wish to maintain it. This feeling can be even greater where the couple has no children, and the dog or cat has taken on the role of the couple's "child." But unlike real children, for which extensive case law and statutory measures exist, pets have been largely ignored as a critical concern in a divorce. more...

Tim Clarke - Sep 2008 - Divorce
What is the Fastest Way to Get Unhitched?

So, getting unhitched doesn't have to unhitch your life. There's no reason to be trapped by your state's due process. And disagreements between you and your spouse don't have to keep you from settling marital status separately. more...

Leanne Phillips - Sep 2008 - Divorce
Divorcing Overseas: Hot Spots for Quickie Divorces

Before you were married, you spent a full year and thousands of dollars planning the picture perfect wedding ceremony. But now that the magic has faded, you want out . . . now! For anyone willing to spend a few bucks and perhaps make a quick trip to a foreign land, a quickie overseas divorce might be the perfect solution. more...

Leanne Phillips - Sep 2008 - Divorce