My ex and I divorced in 2012.She took out student loans while we were married. It is now 2020 Am I Responsible for half?

Probably not. When debts aren’t included in the divorce decrees, there’s usually a provision that states that all undisclosed debts in one spouse’s...

Which parent gets to claim the child on their tax return? Does it go by how much time is spent during the year with each parent?

It’s not alternated in Arizona unless the parties’ incomes are approximately equal. The tax credit — because as my colleague indicated, the...

Does my ex get to claim our child on taxes because he payes child support?

It’s based on the division of support provided, i.e. your respective incomes. If he makes significantly more money than you do, he will receive the...

The child’s preference alone will not be a basis to change parenting time. It is just one of the factors courts consider. Additionally, child...

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How do I get withholdings stopped one an order to terminate support is issued?

It sounds like you have arrears. The modification of your prospective child support obligation doesn’t automatically stop withholding. It continues...

While this is obviously inappropriate, the unfortunate reality is that there isn’t always a legal mechanism to fix the problem. The family court...

I assume the pool is closed due to the current public health emergency. If that is the case, you will need to wait for it to reopen. Pools and...

The duration of marriage doesn’t directly determine your interest. You presumptively would be entitled to half of the contributions made during the...

I’m so sorry to hear about your circumstances. Unfortunately, child support cannot be modified retroactively. You’d need the recipient parent to...

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I want to know if I have a good chance of getting my alimony payments started again along with getting the back pay of 20 months

He’ll likely argue that you waived those payments. If he can prove this, you probably won’t collect any of those payments. He may even use the same...