When examining child and spousal support – commonly known as alimony – amounts in Iowa, the principal factor that determines these payments is each party’s income. However, the complete narrative encompasses more than just income numbers. Certain qualified expenses could be deducted by the parties involved, modifying the original income value that’s put to use…
The topic of marijuana usage during child custody cases is increasingly significant, considering the changing landscape of marijuana legislation. This heightening relevance can be evidenced in the recent Superior Court panel decision for the case of Humphrey v. Ross. This case, not to be confused with another high-profile child support battle – Humphreys v. DeRoss,…
In a recent legal development, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals has clarified a nuance in homestead exemptions in relation to atypical forms of child support. The court’s decision expands the child support order exemption under G. L. c. 188, § 3 (b) (4) to encompass orders of support that divert from the traditional format of…