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October, 2010 Blog Posts

Families Sue Hospital Corporation Over Paternity Actions

Two immigrant families in Indianapolis are suing the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County. They argue that a state policy requiring social security numbers from a paternity affidavit ...
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Casino Mogul to Pay $10 Million in Back Child Support

Casino mogul Kirk Kerkorian, 93, has agreed to dive into his billions to pay over $10 million in back child support and $100,000 per month for a daughter that is not his biological child. This is ...
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Did Your Salary Just Go Up? So Did Your Child Support Payments.

On October 13, 2010 Article 4 of the Family Court Act was amended so that the Court may modify an order of support including an order incorporated into an agreement or stipulation of the parties where ...
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Legal Separation vs.Divorce

Divorce is defined as the dissolving of a marriage which releases the husband and wife from all matrimonial obligations. A legal separation does not end the marriage. A court order is created to ...
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Do I Need an Attorney for a Domestic Violence Hearing?

In the event a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence is granted, the court will schedule a return and final hearing which will typically take place within 15 days of the ...
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No Fault vs. Fault Based Divorce

Although each divorce case is unique and presents its own issues, all cases fall into one of two categories: no-fault divorce or fault based divorce. Most states have adopted statues that allow ...
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Billy Ray Cyrus and Wife, Tish File for Divorce

Billy Ray Cyrus, who is best known for his 1992 hit "Achy Breaky Heart," and for his role as Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus' dad, has filed for divorce from his wife, Tish. The Cyrus' had been married for ...
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The Divorce Trial Process

If you are unable to resolve all of the issues pertaining to your divorce then you may be required to go to court. Any of the issues that remain unsolved will be discussed in court in order to come to ...
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Connect With Your Kids in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Strategies to Help Busy Parents Build Strong Parent-Child Relationships # 2 Listen to Music Together This is another great way for moms and dads to connect with kids of all ages. If you have toddlers ...
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Jesse James Child Custody Battle Persists

Janine Lindemulder made her bad day just a little worse when she threw her coffee at a photographer, shoved him, broke his camera, and supposedly hurt his back. This was after leaving the Orange ...
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Benefits of Domestic Partnerships

While there are many benefits in common that a domestic partnership shares with a marriage, there are a few important differences that you should be aware of when filing for a domestic partnership. ...
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Connect With Your Kids in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Strategies to Help Busy Parents Build Strong Parent-Child Relationships By Jennifer Wolf, About.com Guide Unfortunately, between working as many hours as you do, and all the other responsibilities ...
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The Edmund Fitzgerald Pt. 2

Michigan Personal Injury Attorneys | Michigan Accident Lawyers As you all know there is a major system currently moving through the Midwest and Michigan . It caused chaos yesterday with multiple ...
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How Else Can I Get What I Am Owed?

Another way to collect on past due alimony or child support arrearages is for your attorney to issue a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order). Most people think a QDRO is only used to separate out ...
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Types of Adoption

Are you interested in adopting a child? Do you want to bring a parentless child into your home and welcome them to your family? Most people adopt a child because they want to give love and support to ...
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Judges Turning to Social Media to Determine Custody

As more and more users join facebook and become part of the social networking system, more and more mistakes are being made. Most of the time when we are using the internet, we know what is private ...
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Valuation of Investment or Vacation Real Estate in Divorce

Valuation of an investment property or vacation home may be different than a standard market valuation approach for traditional residential real estate. There are three primary approaches to real ...
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Divorce Lawyer in Hudson County Jersey City Santo Artusa

Divorces are up throughout the United States over the past ten years. Divorce proceedings vary throughout the country for the most part but what remains constant and important universally is who will ...
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State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Announces new Legislation

New legislation in New York announced by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) could provide assistance to low-income noncustodial parents who are responsible for providing ...
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Officer Arrested for Domestic Dispute

The Jackson Police Department had to arrest one of its own on domestic abuse charges this week in Mississippi. Officer Gregory Williams is alleged to be involved in an altercation with the mother of ...
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