Q: My ex and I have been separated for about a year. He pays child support, but does not visit the kids. Can I make him visit?
A: There is no Court remedy for a parent who refuses to visit his children. The Court can order visits but if the parent chooses to miss the visits there is nothing the Court can do.
If you want answers to your questions and/or concerns call 302-478-4445 to set up a consultation.
House and Divorce
Q: I’m filing for divorce, I bought our home prior to the marriage and it is still in my name only. Would my wife be entitled to any of the equity in this property? Continue reading “I bought a house prior to the marriage will I lose equity during the divorce?”
Q: I’ve been married to my wife for 16 years. She was a stay at home mom for most of our 
marriage. If I file for divorce will I need to pay spousal support/alimony for her? If so, for how long?
A: It is highly possible that wife may be awarded support/alimony for some period of time. She would have to prove that she is dependent upon husband for support. The time of the award would not exceed 8 years, which is half of the time the parties were married.
If you want answers to your questions and/or concerns call 302-478-4445 to set up a consultation.
Choosing an Attorney to represent you in your divorce is not a “one size fits all,” journey. The best way to determine if your choice is appropriate is to meet with as many Attorneys as it takes in order to feel comfortable sharing your information. Continue reading “Choosing an Attorney”
How to calculate child support 
Q: How is child support calculated?
A: Delaware utilizes a predefined formula to calculate child support called the Melson Formula. Both the mother’s and father’s income as well as certain deductions (although not all) are taken into consideration in the formula. Once all entries are completed, the formula calculates a support obligation. The formula along with instructions can be found on the Family Court website.
If you want answers to your questions and/or concerns call 302-478-4445 to set up a consultation.
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Congratulations to the following teachers and students for winning $500 for their class in our 2014 Back to School Creative Contest Winners, for portraying the most creative use of the Gonser and Gonser, P.A. logo within their artwork.
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Milton Downing and students
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Tabitha Cortijo and students
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Thanksgiving Giveaway: Do you know of a family going through tough times who may not have the means to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for their family this year?
Gonser and Gonser, P.A. will be giving away three (3) Thanksgiving baskets complete with turkey and all the trimmings this holiday season to local families in need (one family in each county). We will be accepting nominations up until November 21st . We will deliver the Thanksgiving baskets on November 24th.
To nominate a family in need, please complete and submit the form below.
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NOTE: There will be many nominations for the Gonser and Gonser, P.A. Thanksgiving Meal Drive, we will pick 3 families (one in each county), to give back this Holiday Season. Unfortunately, we will not be able to grant every submission. Thank you for understanding and thanks for taking the time to nominate a family in need. If we chose the family you nominated we will contact you.
On Friday July 18th from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Gonser and Gonser, P.A. will be offering free Family Law consultations statewide. Consultations can be scheduled for all Delaware Family Court matters. Drew Gonser, a founding partner of Gonser and Gonser, P. A. will be conducting the consults at his Wilmington office located on Concord Pike off of Silverside Road, Erin K. Fitzgerald from the Dover office and Ashley Bickel from the Sussex office. It is expected that each consult will last about 15 minutes.
Gonser and Gonser, P.A. was founded in 2005 by Drew and his father, Bill Gonser as a full-service Family Law firm serving the needs of individuals and families throughout the state of Delaware.
Consultations will be by appointment only. To schedule a free consultation please call 302-478-4445 or complete the form below.
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