After Divorce - Handling Child Support, Alimony, and Property
There are many ways to handle a divorce, and just as many ways to handle legal issues after a divorce.
This guide shows you things you should and shouldn't do in regard to child support, alimony, and property after a divorce is finalized.
Child Support You should keep accurate records of all child support payments.
If there is any dispute, you can use this proof as evidence.
That means keeping all record of monies given to your spouse.
Be aware that if you pay the child directly, giving him or her money or even buying them expensive gifts, this is considered to be a gift.
In order for any money do be considered child support, you need to pay your spouse directly (and remember to keep proof of this).
So do not just hand your child money.
Also, even though when a child is over 18 it's often normal for child support to stop, it does not necessarily work that way.
Your payments must continue until the case has been stopped.
This is where an experienced lawyer can help.
In cases where you do not believe you're getting enough time spent with your child, you will also need proof.
Keep detailed records on any time you spend with the child, or the times you were supposed to but did not.
This should also include what you did and for how long.
Lastly, if you can no longer afford full or all child support, you do have the right to decrease it.
If you are involved in an accident and get a disability, or if you lose your job and income goes down, you can quite often negotiate a more affordable payment.
Alimony You should show proof of alimony payments.
That means recording payments made and how they were made.
It's recommended you do not use cash - pay with a check for your own records.
If you do pay cash, get a receipt from your spouse.
Always be clear on how you paid your spouse, how much, and when.
In some cases where property is exchanged, you lose a job, or suffer a disability, you are unable to pay alimony.
You need a lawyer to help file documentation with the courts.
Property Property settlement should also be recorded, along with alimony and child support.
If you have a property settlement post divorce, but make some changes to it, there must be an agreement in writing and signed by both parties.
You can alter the nature of your property settlement if it was not agreed on during the divorce.
If You Have Problems Keeping accurate records saves you time, money, and a lot of headaches.
While divorce may seem like problem enough, handling alimony, child support, and property after a divorce can be quite difficult.
If you can keep accurate records, you are safe.
If you are unsure of any laws regarding post divorce cases, consult with your lawyer or hire an experienced divorce lawyer.
This guide shows you things you should and shouldn't do in regard to child support, alimony, and property after a divorce is finalized.
Child Support You should keep accurate records of all child support payments.
If there is any dispute, you can use this proof as evidence.
That means keeping all record of monies given to your spouse.
Be aware that if you pay the child directly, giving him or her money or even buying them expensive gifts, this is considered to be a gift.
In order for any money do be considered child support, you need to pay your spouse directly (and remember to keep proof of this).
So do not just hand your child money.
Also, even though when a child is over 18 it's often normal for child support to stop, it does not necessarily work that way.
Your payments must continue until the case has been stopped.
This is where an experienced lawyer can help.
In cases where you do not believe you're getting enough time spent with your child, you will also need proof.
Keep detailed records on any time you spend with the child, or the times you were supposed to but did not.
This should also include what you did and for how long.
Lastly, if you can no longer afford full or all child support, you do have the right to decrease it.
If you are involved in an accident and get a disability, or if you lose your job and income goes down, you can quite often negotiate a more affordable payment.
Alimony You should show proof of alimony payments.
That means recording payments made and how they were made.
It's recommended you do not use cash - pay with a check for your own records.
If you do pay cash, get a receipt from your spouse.
Always be clear on how you paid your spouse, how much, and when.
In some cases where property is exchanged, you lose a job, or suffer a disability, you are unable to pay alimony.
You need a lawyer to help file documentation with the courts.
Property Property settlement should also be recorded, along with alimony and child support.
If you have a property settlement post divorce, but make some changes to it, there must be an agreement in writing and signed by both parties.
You can alter the nature of your property settlement if it was not agreed on during the divorce.
If You Have Problems Keeping accurate records saves you time, money, and a lot of headaches.
While divorce may seem like problem enough, handling alimony, child support, and property after a divorce can be quite difficult.
If you can keep accurate records, you are safe.
If you are unsure of any laws regarding post divorce cases, consult with your lawyer or hire an experienced divorce lawyer.
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