Question: I lost my job due to the pandemic and already owe child support arrears. I know I can modify my child support order for payments moving forward, but can I have those arrears paused during this time? Daniel PearceDan Pearce is an Online Editor …
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Understanding the Financial and Custodial Implications of COVID-19
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a national conversation about the “new normal.” As a dad, you want your normal to include your children, your job, and a sense of financial certainty, but with over 30 million Americans unemployed due to the pandemic, you may …
CONTINUE READINGDetermining Child Support
For parents, there is an expectation attached to parenthood, where you, through your employment, earn enough money to provide a stable life for your children. Whether you are married, divorced, or single, this expectation remains consistent. For divorced couples, one parent is required to pay child …
CONTINUE READINGLearning from Saturday Night Live’s ‘Dad Christmas’ Sketch
During the holiday season, you may come across additional challenges as a father who has gone through the divorce experience. You may find that you are not able to spend as much time with your children as you would like. You may not get any …
CONTINUE READINGFighting For What You Have
When you get married, everything about your life can feel new and exciting. You are not quite used to it all, and for many, that includes living with someone and sharing possessions. The idiom, “What’s mine is yours,” becomes your truth, and you adjust to …
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