Love Court Off the Record

“ My parents have always been very close with my kids, but after my divorce they constantly criticize my parenting and tell the children I’m making bad decisions. I finally told them they can’t see the kids for a while. Now they’re threatening to sue for grandparents’ rights. Can they actually force visitation, or do I get to decide who my children spend time with? " ____ In this episode of L...

“ Our custody order says the kids can have reasonable phone contact with the other parent. Lately, my kids don’t want to answer their dad’s calls because they say he spends the entire conversation asking questions about my personal life. Am I required to make them get on the phone every time he calls? " ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’...

“ My ex and I can’t agree about posting our children on social media. I don’t want our kids’ pictures online, but my ex constantly posts photos and videos on Instagram and TikTok—even sharing where they play sports and go to school. I think it’s unsafe. Can I stop my ex from posting our children on social media, or is that their decision during their parenting time? " ____ In this episode of...

“My 15-year-old refuses to go to her dad's house for visitation. I've tried everything, talking to her, encouraging her, but she won't get in the car. Now my ex is threatening to take me to court for violating the order. Am I going to get in trouble for something I can't physically force her to do? " ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson ad...

“My ex records every single exchange—pickups, drop-offs, even quick conversations—and recently told me he’s building a ‘case’ against me. I feel like I’m constantly being watched and set up. Is he allowed to record me like this, or is that harassment?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about recording custody exchanges and the...

“My ex introduced our kids to his new girlfriend after only a few weeks of dating, and now she’s staying overnight when the kids are there. I think it’s way too soon and confusing for them. Can I do anything about when and how new partners are introduced?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a question many divorced parents face: when is it appropr...

“My custody order says we each get two weeks of vacation time with the kids, but it doesn’t say anything about out-of-country travel. My ex just told me he’s taking them to Mexico next month and already booked everything. I’m not comfortable with it. Can I stop him, or is he allowed to go?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s urgent ques...

“My ex barely saw our kids for the first two years after we split—maybe a few hours here and there. Now that I’ve filed for child support, he’s suddenly asking for 50/50 custody to ‘be more involved.’ Is the court going to take that seriously, or will they look at his past lack of involvement?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s questio...

“My ex has a new girlfriend, and now she’s the one picking up my kids from school, taking them to activities, and even messaging me about schedules. I didn’t agree to co-parent with her. Do I have any right to say she can’t be that involved, or do I just have to deal with it?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a common and emotionally charged co-...

“My ex and I have a teenage son, and when he’s at his dad’s house there are basically no rules—he’s allowed to stay up all night gaming, skip homework, and even miss school sometimes. When he comes back to me, he’s exhausted and falling behind in classes. I’ve tried talking to my ex, but he just says I’m being controlling and that our son needs ‘freedom.’ Is there anything I can do legally to addr...

“I just found out during our divorce that my spouse has been doing side work for cash and never disclosed it—possibly for years. We already exchanged financial disclosures, and he swore everything was complete. What can I do if I think he’s hiding income, and will the court actually do anything about it?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a liste...

“I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the past 12 years while my husband built his career and income. Now he’s filed for divorce and is telling me I need to ‘just get a job’ and that he’s not going to pay alimony because I’m capable of working. I haven’t been in the workforce in over a decade and gave up my career to raise our kids and support him. Does the court actually take that into account, or am...

“My husband and I are separated but still living in the same house for financial reasons. He just told me he’s planning to ‘temporarily’ move out and stay with a friend—but refuses to sign anything about custody or finances first. I’m worried this is a setup and he’ll come back later claiming I kept the kids from him or took over the house. Should I let him leave without a formal agreement in plac...

“ I have primary custody of my 4-year-old, and my ex has recently started exercising more visitation after barely being around for years. Now I’ve been offered a job out of state near my family, and he’s suddenly threatening to block the move and ‘take me to court for full custody.’ Can he actually stop me from relocating if I’ve been the primary parent all along?" ____ In this episode of Lov...

“ My ex husband and I are in the middle of a divorce and we both got appraisals on the house. His came in at $520,000 and mine came in at $615,000. That’s a huge difference. He wants to use his appraisal because it’s lower and says mine is ‘inflated. I feel like he’s trying to undervalue the house so he can buy me out cheaper" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Ande...

“ I got divorced in California five years ago, but now both of us and our kids live in Nevada full-time. The custody order is still from California. If we want to modify custody or parenting time, do we file in California or Nevada? And do we have to transfer the case somehow?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about modifying...

“ My ex and I both want the exact same summer vacation weeks with the kids this year. Our parenting plan just says we each get two weeks of summer, but it doesn’t say who gets to choose first. We’re now at a total standstill and the kids are stuck in the middle. How do courts usually handle this when both parents want the same dates?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jess...

“ I just found out my spouse opened a credit card behind my back and ran up almost $15,000 in charges. We’re now divorcing, and he says because we were married when he made the charges, I’m on the hook for half. Am I legally responsible for that debt even though I didn’t know about it?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s concern about...

“ I remarried three years ago, and my husband has been helping raise my kids every day — he goes to school events, drives them to practice, and helps with discipline. Their biological father says my husband has no right to be involved in parenting decisions and that it should only be between us as the biological parents. Legally, does my husband have any authority over my kids without adopting the...

“ I already pay monthly child support, but my ex wife keeps asking me to buy extra things — clothes, sports fees, even school trips. I thought child support was supposed to cover those kinds of expenses. Do I legally have to pay for extras on top of child support?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a common question from parents paying monthly ch...

“ My spouse and I are separating, and we both want to stay in the family home. I think the kids need stability and shouldn’t have to move, but my spouse says since they’ve been paying most of the mortgage, they should get the house. When a couple separates, how does the court decide who gets to stay in the home?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a...

“ I gave up my career more than ten years ago to stay home and raise our kids while my spouse built a successful career. Now we’re divorcing, and he says everything should just be split 50/50. Do courts take into account the fact that I sacrificed my career, or is it always an even split?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a question from Denise in...

“My divorce decree says I have to refinance the house to remove my ex-husband from the mortgage within 6 months. The problem is, my current mortgage is a 2.9% rate and if I refinance now, I’ll be stuck with something around 7%. Can the court really make me refinance even if it cost me hundreds more per month? — Denise in Reno " ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica And...

“My ex and I separated in August and he still has a bunch of my personal things—clothes, a Peloton, family photos, and even my grandmother’s jewelry. I’ve asked him several times to give it back, but he keeps saying he’ll ‘get around to it.’ What are my options to get my property returned without a huge fight. we were hoping to just avoid court " ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce a...

“ I feel awful even asking this, but I’m genuinely concerned. My ex has been acting very erratically—sending dozens of messages a day, showing up unannounced, making paranoid accusations, and saying things that don’t make sense. The kids are starting to notice and it’s affecting them. Can I ask the court to order a psychological exam, and if the judge agrees, does that automatically mean my ex wil...