Monthly Archives: April 2020
Can You Lose Custody of Your Child for Being on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Battle?
Many of those brave people on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, including doctors and nurses, have children. In fact, many of them are divorced parents who share custody with their ex-spouse. “But can the first responder’s ex-spouse withhold child visitation or deny any contact with their kids just because… Read More »
Behind on Child Support? You Might Get No Stimulus Check at All
Obligor parents behind on child support payments may not get a stimulus check from the U.S. government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans have already started receiving their stimulus checks, a direct deposit from the federal government as part of the $2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package signed by President Donald Trump in March 2020. However,… Read More »
Can You Reduce Your Child Support Obligation Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our everyday life. For many divorced parents, the COVID-19 outbreak affected their ability to make child support payments due to the loss of a job, reduced work hours, or lost income. Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Child Support Payments? As many divorced parents and families… Read More »
How the Coronavirus Quarantine Creates a Spike in Domestic Violence Cases
Schools close and businesses shut down across the U.S. to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As millions of Americans – both adults and children – must work and study from home, experts are concerned about a spike in domestic violence cases across the country. As of March 22, the coronavirus pandemic killed… Read More »