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 | Mar 9, 2012 | Divorce, Family Law
Correct Tax Filing Status for Divorcing Couples Long story short, your filing status is decided based on your marital status as it stands on the last day of the calendar year. For most everybody out there, the last day of the tax calendar year is...
by Carol Mayer | Sep 23, 2011 | Divorce, Family Law, Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
Spousal Maintenance – What it Is Spousal maintenance, which used to be called alimony, is money paid by a high earning spouse to a low earning spouse every month so that the low earning spouse can continue to enjoy the standard of living established...
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 | Dec 29, 2010 | Divorce, Family Law
You are finally divorced. The drama is over and you’re ready to get on with your life, drama free. As part of the deal, your ex was ordered to pay off certain debts that were originally taken out in both of your names. For example a credit card, car loan, or...
