Family Lawyer Tag

Is Child Support Taxable Your child support is not a taxable or deductible expense. As tax season comes along, many separated and divorced parents question which of their child’s expenses can be deducted from their gross income. Neither the custodial or non-custodial parent should include child support payments on their taxes.  Generally, the custodial parent (primary caregiver) is...

Legally Protect Yourself During A CPS Home Visit It’s one of the most stressful things a parent can endure: a CPS visit. You may have one scheduled, or your CPS social worker showed up unexpectedly. The best thing to do during an investigation is to know how to prepare for it. Even the best parents can feel overwhelmed by a visit from a social worker. Having any stranger come...

Should You Report Child Abuse? Anyone who suspects any form of child abuse should report it immediately. If you believe someone is abusing or neglecting a child, you can anonymously report it. Witnesses can call any law enforcement, social worker, educator, and even healthcare worker at any time. Reporting child abuse is daunting, and you may question whether or not it’s your...

Getting Legal Protection For Your Divorce Divorces are expensive, even when they’re completely uncomplicated. Lawyers and court fees add up, especially if your ex is unreasonable. It’s a common problem that divorcees can’t afford a divorce lawyer even though they desperately need one to legally protect themselves. Anything can happen unexpectedly, and the divorce can instantly change...

Ending a marriage isn’t as simple as just leaving another person. Whether you decided to have a cooperative divorce, or you need to file a restraining order from your partner, you will need a lawyer. Knowing what questions to ask a divorce lawyer before hiring them will give you a better idea of what you should expect legally and financially. Here are 10 questions to ask a divorce lawyer...