by Carol Mayer | Feb 13, 2013 | Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Time (Visitation)
When Child Support Usually Ends Child support typically ends when the child turns 18 or completes secondary school (high school), whichever is later. However, if the child has not graduated from high school by the time she is 20 years old, then child support will...
by Carol Mayer | Jan 16, 2013 | Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Can I claim my child on my taxes if I don’t have physical custody? According to the federal tax code, the parent with primary physical custody is entitled to claim the child as a dependent on his/her taxes. However, a state district court judge does have the...
by Carol Mayer | Jan 8, 2011 | Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized
You do not need an attorney to get an Order for Protection (OFP). You certainly may feel more comfortable with an attorney on your side, and you would likely benefit from the counsel and advice an attorney could provide. But I understand, attorneys are expensive,...
by Carol Mayer | Jan 5, 2011 | Child Support, Custody, Family Law, Parenting Time (Visitation)
You and your partner just had a fight. It was awful. There was a lot of yelling, name calling, and nasty accussations. You’ve had that kind of fight before, but this time was different. This time your partner actually hurt you, or did something that made you...
by Carol Mayer | Nov 2, 2010 | Criminal Law, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Time (Visitation)
You and your ex had an agreement about custody and parenting time that became part of your divorce decree. Or maybe you were never married, but came to an agreement which you have been following on your own. Regardless of the arrangement, you suddenly realize that...
by Carol Mayer | Oct 28, 2010 | Custody, Divorce, Parenting Time (Visitation)
My headline may seem extreeme, but I promise that if you are not careful, Facebook will cause havock in your divorce. That picture of you having drinks downtown with friends to celebrate a birthday….. can be brought up in a custody proceeding. That nasty...
