Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Can I stop paying alimony if my ex is cohabiting but not remarried in Missouri?
In Missouri, cohabitation by an ex-spouse may matter in an alimony or maintenance case, but it does not automatically end support just because the former spouse is living with someone else. The effect of cohabitation usu...
Can I ask for child support arrears to be forgiven if the other parent agrees?
In California, you can ask about child support arrears, but the other parent’s agreement by itself usually may not be enough to make the arrears disappear. Child support is generally treated as the right of the child, no...
Can I get temporary child support while the divorce is still pending?
In West Virginia, temporary child support may be available while a divorce is still pending, depending on the facts and the court’s orders. In general, courts can enter temporary, or “pendente lite,” orders to address ch...
Can I reduce child support if I now have another child to support?
In Maine, having another child may affect child support, but it does not automatically reduce an existing child support order. Courts usually look at the full financial picture and apply the state’s child support rules,...
What are my rights if my ex is asking for more alimony after I already retired?
In Kansas, a request to increase alimony after your retirement usually depends on whether a court sees a material change in circumstances and whether the original support order allows modification. Retirement can sometim...
Is it legal for the state to suspend my driver’s license over child support arrears?
In general, yes. In Arkansas, a driver’s license may be suspended when a person falls behind on child support, depending on the amount owed, the enforcement process used, and any available exceptions or ways to get back...
What are my rights if child support was calculated using the wrong number of overnights?
If child support was calculated using the wrong number of overnights, you may have the right to ask for a correction. In general, overnight time is one of the facts that can affect child support calculations because many...
Can alimony be changed if my ex got a $20,000 raise after the divorce?
In Missouri, alimony may sometimes be changed after a divorce if there has been a substantial and continuing change in financial circumstances. A post-divorce raise can be one factor that a court may consider, but a rais...
What happens if I missed two alimony payments because my bank account was frozen?
If you missed two alimony payments because your bank account was frozen, a Colorado court may still treat the missed payments as support arrears unless the order was changed or the obligation was otherwise lawfully satis...
What are my rights if my paycheck is being garnished for child support but the amount is wrong?
If your paycheck is being garnished for child support in Illinois and the amount looks wrong, you generally have the right to ask for an accounting and to challenge mistakes in how the withholding is being calculated or...
Is it legal for my ex to refuse visitation because I am behind on child support?
In Florida, child support and visitation are generally treated as separate issues. That means a parent usually cannot simply refuse court-ordered visitation because the other parent is behind on child support. In many si...
What happens if my ex has not paid child support in three months and owes about $2,700?
In Texas, falling behind on child support for three months and owing about $2,700 may trigger enforcement action, but the exact response depends on the facts and the court record. Child support is usually treated as a se...
Can I ask the court to lower child support if my hours were cut from 40 a week to 25?
In California, you may be able to ask the court to lower child support if your work hours were cut and your income has gone down. A reduction in income is one of the most common reasons people ask for a child support mod...
My boss told coworkers about my medical condition. Is that legal?
In New York, a boss telling coworkers about your medical condition is not automatically illegal, but it may be unlawful depending on what was shared, how the employer learned the information, and whether any privacy, dis...
My neighbor installed a camera that records audio on our shared porch. Is that allowed?
In Maryland, a neighbor’s camera on a shared porch may be allowed in some situations, but audio recording can raise additional privacy concerns. The answer often depends on where the camera is pointed, whether the porch...