C.T., Respondent, v. J.L.L., Appellant. A common question that arises in custody cases is whether the other party can be required to pay for attorney’s fees and expenses. As a general principle, litigants pay their own costs and attorney’s fees associated with litigation. However, in domestic relations litigation, there are statutes that authorize a courtContinue reading “Ability to pay Not a Factor in Considering Award of Attorney Fees in Grandparent Visitation Cases”
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Court can Impute Income To a Parent When Reduction in Income is Voluntary
Bethany D. Harris vs. Douglas L. Harris A calculation of child support and maintenance requires the court to ascertain the income of both parties. Changes in income by a parent or spouse can significantly affect how much support is paid and received by lesser-earning spouses and children. In child support cases, the court is allowedContinue reading “Court can Impute Income To a Parent When Reduction in Income is Voluntary”