The answer to most of those quetions is "maybe." There is no requirement to do any of the things mentioned in any particular order, so it mainly depends on how well the people involved can get along. As to how alimony and child support are determined, the rules, statutes, explanations, and calculators are posted on our Spousal Support and Child Support pages, but your best bet is a detailed consultation with a qualified family law specialist to go over your particular situation and get specific analysis and advice as to how to resolve the issues present in your case.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2022 at 8:14 AM