Daily Archives: July 3, 2014

How Do Self-Employed People Pay Child Support?

While most child support payments are deducted from the obligated person’s paycheck, when a person is self-employed and doesn’t receive a regular paycheck, they will instead receive payment coupons which tell them how much is owed and where to mail it. Each county has its own mailing address, so if you’re making the switch from […]

How Long Will I Have To Pay Spousal Maintenance?

Spousal maintenance varies considerably depending on your particular circumstances and those of your spouse. In divorces between two professionals with steady careers who haven’t had a long marriage, you may not have to pay spousal maintenance at all. In other situations, you may pay spousal maintenance until your spouse remarries, or reaches an income threshold […]

Can I Stop Paying Child Support If My Teenager Won’t Follow The Visitation Schedule?

You may be able to stop paying child support in some instances where a teenage child refuses to have a relationship with you. There are several caveats though – first, your child must be of employment age, and therefore, in the eyes of the court, able to support him or herself. Second, you’ll have to […]