If a child support order was part of your divorce, a judge may have taken many factors into account when settling on payment amounts. In addition to your income and your spouse’s income, the court likely considered your children’s specific needs and how you share...
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What to do after getting a DUI
Getting arrested for driving under the influence can be a devastating experience. If you are facing a DUI, you can expect to receive stiff fines, mandated alcohol education courses, possible jail time, and even the possibility of getting your license taken away. Here...
Making divorce a faster process
If you are looking to divorce your spouse, you may find that the process is long and arduous. For one, you and your spouse must endure at least six months of separation before starting the official process in Delaware. Then you have to hope that the court is not...
What are the penalties for repeat DUI offenses?
In an ideal world, when a person gets a driving under the influence conviction, that person learns their lesson and never repeats that mistake. In the real world, about one-third of all drivers arrested for DUI are repeat offenders. In the state of Delaware, the...
The difference between legal and physical custody
Divorce is difficult, particularly when there are children involved. Parental cooperation and calendar coordination become more important than ever and perhaps more stressful for everyone. Once a custody arrangement is in place, following it until the children are...
How could a parent seek back child support?
Child support plays a pivotal role in the care of young ones. Monthly child support payments may not arrive on time, if at all. Sometimes, custodial parents in Delaware could find child support payment arrears piling up. Excuses might do no good, as a child's...
Avoid These Five Mistakes in Your Child Custody Case
Keeping calm and rational when dealing with your ex might be difficult during a painful and contentious divorce. If children are involved, it’s crucial that you find a way to show that you're a steady and reliable parent, so that the best interests of your kids are...
Modifying your agreement post-divorce
Life changes all the time. If your divorce was finalized when your children were very young, the parenting plan, child support, and other aspects of the agreement are going to be in force for a decade or longer. New jobs, new living arrangements, and even a new city...
Understanding the different types of child custody
Divorce can bring significant change to your family. When you have children, you want to arrive at a custody arrangement that suits their best interests. It's important to understand that custody is rarely a simple issue, and there are often several layers to...
How will your property be divided during divorce?
A divorce splits up your family, but it also divides your assets. Once an individual overcomes the shock of ending their marriage, they may worry about their property and financial security. Who will keep the house, what happens to your family car, your spouse's...
