I pay child support on line, some of my payments were returned to me because they haven't cashed them. do i have to pay?: After looking up details of my online bank account, some of my child support payments were returned to me after 90 days, because they were not cashed by my ex wife. Am I responsible to repay any of these payments?
Marcia’s answer: If there is a court order for you to pay child support, you must pay it until there is a court order terminating your obligation. Although you cannot control whether your ex-wife cashes the checks, your obligation to pay does not "expire". In the event your ex files a contempt alleging you are in arrears of your child support payments, you best defense is the documented proof from the bank confirming that the checks were issued but not cashed. One possibility is that your ex closed the account in which you are depositing the checks or there may be some other legitimate reason she is not receiving the payments. It may be worth asking her in writing (email, text message, letter)why she is not cashing the checks and see if she responds. Either way, you should make note of her response or lack thereof. Good luck.
My EX and I divorced over 4 years ago. Alimony went from Jan 2011 to Dec 2014 for $500 per month.:
Amicable divorce with no lawyers. She is now talking about getting MORE alimony and possible money that she thinks I owe her cause our home was sold as a short sale. But it was HER that left me on Dec 27 2009. I am doing great now and just bought my own home and it seems to me she is now trying to bleed off me.
What are the chances that she could have the courts reimpose alimony?
Marcia’s answer: Her ability to seek and receive more alimony really depends on the terms of any divorce agreement you and she signed. the length of marriage and whether the alimony reform act, which came into effect after your divorce (March 1, 2012), will impact the analysis. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney, who will review the divorce agreement and divorce judgment to advise you on whether she will be successful in seeking more alimony and whether the short sale issue is relevant at this time.
Can a judge tell a man or woman who he or she can live with after a divorce is final?: The divorce is uncontested with joint custody of children agreed upon and 50/50 split of all assets and debt.
Marcia’s answer: Unless there is a safety issue or some other relevant issue that could be construed as endangering the children, then a judge will generally not dictate with whom a parent may choose for cohabitation after the divorce. There are many factors that can be considered, so if you want a clearer, more specific analysis of your situation, you should consult with an attorney regarding this issue.