April, 2011 Articles

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Divorced Man Under Criminal Investigation

New York Legal Update Allows No-Fault Divorce For Couple The recent divorce settlement granted to a New York couple is the least of the worries facing the husband, who has come under fire in an ...
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Divorced Couples Must Sell House

New York Judge Orders Couple To Sell Contested Homestead After a long running attempt to get divorced, which was first initiated in 2005, a couple has been granted their no-fault divorce thanks to a ...
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Child Custody Modification

All matters in relation to child custody, visitation and child support are open to negotiation or modification until the child reaches the age of eighteen or until they graduate high school in ...
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Understanding Spousal Support

Contrary to popular belief, spousal support is not automatically awarded in a divorce. It is entirely up to the discretion of the court, to either award or deny spousal support. When a judge is ...
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What To Do After A Michigan Accident

WHAT TO DO AFTER A MICHIGAN AUTO ACCIDENT Many times the law surrounding auto accidents can be confusing. This is especially true in Michigan because we have what is called a "No-Fault" System. ...
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MICHIGAN’S WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT – What Are My Remedies?

In Michigan, when someone gets hurt while at work, the Michigan Worker's Compensation Act usually comes in to play and becomes the exclusive remedy for the injured. The Michigan Workers Compensation ...
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Factsheet: Child Support In California

Your Guide To The Basics Of Child Support In the state of California, even when a family separates via a divorce , the parents are still obligated to ensure the financial well being of their child or ...
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Rising Economy Boosts Divorce Rate

Spouses Stay Together For Financial Reasons With the falling economy in recent years, families have been staying together longer, statistics show. A new study suggests, however, that the renewed ...
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Divorce On The Rise

A recent influx of new divorce cases could be linked to the boost in the nation's economy, some experts say. Economists and family lawyer alike are surprised by the recent upturn in divorce rates, ...
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Domestic Violence Overview

What To Do If You Need Domestic Violence Protection If you are involved in a relationship in which you are the victim of domestic violence, it is essential that you contact the authorities and retain ...
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Divorce Surge Linked To Economy

Couples May Stay Together For Economic Reasons A recent study indicates that the national divorce rate may be more closely linked to the state of the economy than originally understood. An analysis of ...
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Child Custody In Texas

Basic Information About Conservatorship One of the most emotionally difficult aspects of going through divorce proceedings is deciding what should be done with the children. In any case involving a ...
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Grounds for Divorce in New York Now No Longer Necessary

Before August 15th 2010, one had to have grounds for divorce and these can be found in "Domestic Relations Law Section 170." Other states throughout the U.S. have adopted "no-fault divorce" and a ...
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Guardianship: Protecting the Lives of Children

Many children are raised in difficult home environments and somehow come out unscathed; however, there are others who live in not just difficult homes, but downright dangerous ones. These are the ...
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Parental Alienation Syndrome

Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) was coined by child psychiatrist Richard A. Gardner in the early 1980’s. He used the term to describe a disorder in a child, where the child belittles and insults ...
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A Father Has Rights Too

Not too long ago, custody was awarded to the mother in a divorce. As more and more states are becoming more “up” with the times, New York State is following suit. If you are a father who is heading ...
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Pursuing Grandparent’s Rights

Although a grandparent’s rights may not be clearly defined, that does not mean that a grandparent has no rights to visitation , or custody of their grandchild. Every situation is unique when it comes ...
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Facing Contested Divorce

If you are heading towards divorce, you probably already have a pretty good idea whether or not you are facing an uncontested divorce or a contested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, both parties ...
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Divorce Made Simple

Divorce has long carried a negative stigma about how long it can take and how much it can cost, however, for some couples; this is not necessarily the case. If you and your spouse are considering ...
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Contempt of Court and Enforcement

Contempt of court is an act of deliberate disobedience or disregard of the laws or regulations of a public authority such as a court legislative body. In family law, contempt of court typically refers ...
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