The amount of child support may be modified under certain circumstances and through a variety of methods. The simplest method is for the parents to agree to a change, but the court must approve even an agreed-upon change in order to be enforceable. When there is no voluntary agreement, the party seeking the change must [...]
Each state has developed guidelines that help establish the amount of child support that must be paid. The guidelines vary from state to state, but are all based on the parents’ incomes, expenses and the needs of the children. In some states, the guidelines allow judges greater discretion in determining the amount of child support [...]
The obligation of spouses to support each other does not necessarily terminate when they divorce. If the divorce will leave one spouse with very little income and the other with enough to contribute to the low-income spouse’s support, the court will usually award alimony, at least temporarily. Historically, spousal maintenance was awarded to homemaker wives, [...]
What to do if you’ve been arrested for a DUI: Take the matter seriously. This can follow you for the rest of your life and could cost you thousands of dollars if you get arrested again. If your license is taken away, you need to prepay for an SR-22 endorsement to your policy. Your insurance [...]
Top 5 Things to do if you are sued: Act immediately. Call your attorney who can properly handle your case. Notify your insurance agent as well as your attorney. Your insurance agent may hire an attorney for you, or they may tell you that they will not defend you. When you are served a summons, [...]
Top 10 Things to Do Before Getting a Divorce: 1.Consider all options- counseling, mediation. 2.Consult with an a family law attorney, we can help (225)706-3333 3.Obtain and make copies of pay stubs, tax returns, retirement account statements, bank statements, car titles, real estate documents, insurance policies, and a credit report. Make those copies outside the [...]
The obligation of spouses to support each other does not necessarily terminate when they divorce. If the divorce will leave one spouse with very little income and the other with enough to contribute to the low-income spouse’s support, the court will usually award alimony, at least temporarily. Historically, spousal maintenance was awarded to homemaker wives, [...]