February, 2012 Articles

Father is Arrested on Child Abuse Charges

Suspicions of child abuse were raised while a baby was being treated at a local children’s hospital. The one-month-old baby was taken to the hospital with severe bruising on his back. It is ...
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What is a “Domestic Partnership” Anyway?

What a domestic partnership is and who can have one legally established has been an on-going topic of debate throughout the country. There is no standard definition that can be applied to all states. ...
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When to File for a Restraining Order

Those who have experienced an instance of domestic violence may wonder how bad the situation needs to be before they file for a restraining order or order of protection. If your spouse has physically ...
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San Fernando Valley Program Uses Art to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence counselors and program directors throughout southern California are discovering how to help victims through art. I.P., the director at a San Fernando Valley domestic violence program ...
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Juvenile Delinquency Cases in New York

In the state of New York, if a child between the ages of 7 and 16 commits an act which would be considered criminal as an adult, his or her case is handled in Family Court. Such an act is labeled a ...
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International Child Abduction or Parental Kidnapping

When a child is illegally removed from his home and taken across international borders to live in another country, whether by a parent or other relative, it is generally regarded as international ...
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Domestic Violence NYPD Home Visits Increase

The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence in New York City has reported in its Domestic Violence Annual Fact Sheet 2011 that New York police responded to 257,813 calls concerning domestic ...
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How Child Custody is Determined in New York

You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are haggling over the issue of child custody as you make your way to a final divorce decree. You may find yourself in mediation sessions with your spouse as you try ...
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The Supreme Court Rules on Child Support Issues

Last year in a case labeled the “deadbeat dad”, the Supreme Court made a ruling concerning a father who was not allowed free legal representation when found in contempt of court for not ...
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Florida Parenting Plans and Child Custody Arrangements

In 2008, changes were made to the Florida laws governing child custody and visitation in divorce cases. These changes did away with such concepts as “visitation,” and “primary” ...
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The Advantages of Collaborative Divorce

Looking for a way to get through the difficult process of divorce without costly, timely, and bitter courtroom battles? If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have disagreements about various issues, ...
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Father’s Rights and Child Custody

Fathers going through a divorce where children are involved may have fears that their right to see the children will be less than that of the mother. In the past in the state of Pennsylvania, this may ...
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What Do You Do When Your Former Spouse Won’t Uphold a Divorce Agreement?

It can be a tremendous relief to bring a divorce matter to a close. Working out child custody, child support, division of marital property, alimony or spousal support and other circumstances can be ...
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Do Judges Still Prefer Mom's in Child Custody Cases?

I get asked this question all the time by men trying to figure out whether or not the judge is going to give their wife preferred treatment in a child custody trial and my answer is sometimes but not ...
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