I agree with the other answers. If you are following the payment plan that your lawyer suggested, it may be time to look for another lawyer.

Could we modify our standing court order for custody and eliminate child support payments with a notarized agreement?

Child support is calculated based on a formula. It is possible that the judge may allow you to deviate from the guideline amount. You will have to...

Where I practice, the default rule is that third parties are not allowed since mediation is supposed to be confidential. This rule can be waived if...

Should I allow my 10 y/o son to fly unaccompanied?

You should check with the various airlines. Many (most or all?) won't allow a 10 year old to fly without an adult - or they charge an additional...

How do I respond to a summons for custody or dispute contempt?

You really should talk to a family law attorney in your area. However, you need to respond to the allegations in his Supplemental Petition (or...

Don't I have the right to monitor my minor child's cellphone usage and internet safety? What if my ex refuses to give me access?

I don't see why this would be any different from access to her medical or school records. Your ex should not cut off access to this info just...

When discussing child support can and will my wife's income be considered

No. Your Wife's income in not relevant.

What are his rights versus mine? Can he call the shots just by threatening to not sign the divorce papers?

"Take" is too strong of a word. However, they are probably marital property (i.e. assets acquired during the marriage). He can "call the shots" by...

How can I make sure I don't have to pay a percentage of 2nd job after divorce ?

Neither alimony nor child support increases are automatic. But the income from a second job would count in the calculation of both. Also, there...

If I pick up a 2nd job after divorce will I have to pay my wife percentage of that job too ?

Alimony increases are not usually automatic. Also, there is an alimony reform bill on the governors desk right now. You might consider waiting...