Spousal Support
Spousal support, also called alimony, is a sum of money usually paid by one spouse to another spouse for the support and maintenance. The factors considered by the court in…
Child Support
The custodial parent is entitled to claim the minor children as dependents for all tax purposes. The parties may agree that the noncustodial parent shall have this allowance and enter…
Child Custody
This issue is the most emotional and traumatic part of most divorce cases. There is legal custody, i.e., the decision-making part of raising the child; and physical custody, i.e., who…
Parenting Time
Parenting time is generally granted to the noncustodial parent. The judgment may order general parenting time, leaving it up to the parties to decide the dates, or it may provide…
Property Division
The parties usually arrive at a settlement of all their property rights after negotiation or after a Friend of the Court referee hearing. If settlement is not reached, the court…