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March 17, 2010
  Montel Williams in Child Custody Case
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Montel Williams and his wife divorced almost a decade ago, but have been dealing with an ongoing child custody dispute. While Williams is reportedly current on his $18,700 monthly payments for his teenagers, it is reported that he rarely sees them. ...
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March 16, 2010
  Girlfriend of CSI Actor Charged with Domestic Violence
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The girlfriend of an actor who used to appear on the hit TV show "CSI" is facing criminal charges in connection with a domestic violence incident. Maria Asis del Alamo, girlfriend of Gary Dourdan, has been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. ...
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March 16, 2010
  Jude Law Child Custody Matter Settled
Posted By Family Law News
Jude Law, who had a child with Samantha Burke, has settled the details of the child custody agreement. His visitation rights will include seeing his new child twice a year. In addition to his biannual visits, Law will be providing $5,000 a month in ...
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March 16, 2010
  Attorney Challenges Child Support Rules
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A Cape Coral attorney is challenging the constitutionality of a program that he claims denies defendants of due process. This program is one that enrolls parents in the Pay or Appear program to pay child support and to hold them accountable of this. ...
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March 16, 2010
  Benefits of Having a Will
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A will is a legal document that details how you wish your assets and property to be divided and distributed after your death. Drafting a will is advantageous for anyone with assets they wish to protect or loved ones they want to ensure are ...
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March 15, 2010
  Football Star Behind in Child Support
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Antonio Cromartie, who has bee traded by the Charger to the Jets, is reportedly behind in his child support. He will be appearing in court or a judgment debtor’s exam related to child support he owes one of the mother’s of his children. While he has ...
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March 15, 2010
  Kate Winslet to Divorce
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Actress Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes have decided to divorce . After separating earlier this year, the couple has said that the divorce is amicable and resulting from a mutual agreement. After being together for seven years of marriage, the ...
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March 15, 2010
  Making Sure You’re Prepared For Divorce
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If you are planning to file for divorce , it’s important that you are prepared for the weeks that lie ahead. Often times individuals go into a divorce not knowing what to expect and showing up to meetings and hearings unprepared. As with any legal ...
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March 14, 2010
  Equal Child Custody Legislation under Consideration
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In Tennessee, lawmakers are dealing with a new debate as to whether shared custody in divorces that involve children can be a common solution to decide custody cases in the best interest of children. With this issue, it is being discussed if it is ...
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March 13, 2010
  Levi Johnston to Pay More Child Support
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Levi Johnston, the father of Bristol Palin’s child, has been ordered to pay more child support. Originally, Johnston was order to pay $18,000 in back child support. However, a judge recently re-crunched the numbers and he believes that amount was ...
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March 12, 2010
  Allen Iverson Going through Divorce
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Basketball star Allen Iverson’s wife has filed for a divorce. The couple is currently dealing with a sick 4-year-old daughter. The divorce petition stated that the marriage was irretrievably broken. Iverson’s wife is asking for temporary and ...
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March 12, 2010
  Divorce Can Be Successful
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Divorce doesn’t always have to be a nasty, messy fight. A divorce an actually be quite amicable as long as the parties agree to set aside their differences and any hard feelings and focus on what’s important. Resolving a divorce cordially will not ...
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March 11, 2010
  When to Hire a Paternity Lawyer
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Determining the paternity of a child can be a life-changing experience, so it’s important to ensure paternity actions are done properly. Working with an experienced paternity lawyer is imperative if you are interested in establishing or ...
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March 11, 2010
  Gambling Wins May Go to Child Support
Posted By Family Law News
In Kansas, a bill is being considered that would require winners at state-owned casinos or at racetracks to turn over the money if they owe back child support. Those who win $1,200 or more would have to have their names run by the casinos or ...
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March 11, 2010
  New Terms for Child Custody & Visitation
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Some states are adopting new legislation to amend the current child custody and visitation laws. Let’s use Florida as an example. In October 2008 a new law went into effect that requires divorcing parents to look at child custody and visitation in a ...
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March 10, 2010
  Oklahoma May Change Divorce Laws
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An Oklahoma state lawmaker is taking steps to prevent divorce as he believes it is one of the most costly concerns for the state. Representative Mark McCullough is trying to get two matters into action in order to prevent possible divorces. One of ...
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March 09, 2010
  Judge Sides with Bristol Palin in Child Support Case
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A judge has ruled that Levi Johnston will pay child support to Bristol Palin, daughter of former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Johnston and Palin have one-year-old son together, Tripp. Palin was seeking both future and past-due ...
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March 09, 2010
  Grandparents’ Rights to Custody & Visitation
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Grandparents are often at a disadvantage when it comes to certain family law issues, particularly visitation rights and child custody . It can be difficult for a grandparent to obtain visitation rights after a divorce or separation, especially if ...
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March 09, 2010
  Chynna Phillips Withdraws Divorce Petition
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Singer/songwriter Chynna Phillips did file for divorce fro her husband, actor Billy Baldwin. Two days later, Phillips ended up withdrawing the petition. The filing of the divorce came after Phillips was released from a rehab center where she was ...
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March 09, 2010
  Mark B. Baer, Inc., a Professional Law Corporation becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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March 08, 2010
  The Economy’s Effect on Child Support
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The economy has made it difficult for parents throughout the country to comply with their child support obligations. Whether it’s due to an unexpected job lay-off, a reduction in pay, or trouble finding a new job, financially-strapped parents ...
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March 08, 2010
  Establishing Paternity
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Establishing paternity is necessary when the biological father of child is unclear. Sometimes it is the mother who wants to establish paternity, either because she wants to collect child support and needs proof of who the father is, or because she ...
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March 08, 2010
  Estranged Wife wants Speedy Divorce
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Missouri state representative Mike Cunningham is dealing with a divorce due to his alleged infidelity. The wife is preparing to use legislative action to ensure a speedy divorce after criticizing a state statute that is delaying her divorce. She ...
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March 07, 2010
  Visitation Rights Denied for Allegedly Abusive Mother
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A woman was arrested for allegedly abusing her adopted daughter and court has denied her visitation rights while she waits for her trial. The woman has brought her daughter to the emergency room for different events since April 2008. The mother of ...
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March 06, 2010
  Man Jailed for Unpaid Child Support
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A man has been ordered to be held without bond on contempt infractions from four child support cases. It is reported that the man has an unpaid child support balance of $98,629 from these cases that began in 1994. The man is linked electronically to ...
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March 05, 2010
  Barry Bonds’ Headed Toward Divorce
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Home-run king Barry Bonds’ wife has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. According to court records, the couple has already reached a financial settlement agreement. The wife is seeking joint custody of their 11-year-old daughter. ...
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March 04, 2010
  Types of Custody Arrangements
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If you and your spouse have decided to divorce or separate, and you have children together, you will need to determine a child custody/visitation arrangement before your divorce can be finalized. The arrangement can be informal, meaning it’s ...
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March 03, 2010
  Moving On After a Divorce
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Divorce is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through. In fact, some experts say that the only thing more emotionally stressful than divorce is the death of a spouse or child. If you have recently gone through a divorce and are ...
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March 03, 2010
  Elder Abuse is Domestic Violence
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Elder abuse is one of the most common types of domestic violence , but also one of the most underreported. One reason for this is because elderly people who are dependent on others for care are often unable to stand up for themselves, usually ...
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March 03, 2010
  Woman in Same-Sex Couple Fighting for Visitation Rights
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A woman has split from her same-sex partner and is now fighting for visitation rights of the children they have cared for together. Her ex-partner is refusing to let her see them, as she carried the children. Michigan, where the women live, is a ...
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March 03, 2010
  Norton Hare, L.L.C. becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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March 02, 2010
  Benefits of Divorce Mediation
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While some divorces are settled through litigation, a divorce can also be settled through mediation, a process much less stressful, time consuming, and expensive than litigation. During mediation , the parties meet with a neutral, third-party ...
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March 02, 2010
  Man Paying Child Support for Non-Biological Child
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A man who married and had a child found out years later that his wife had been cheating on him for the entire length of their marriage. The man then filed for divorce and demanded a paternity test . The test results have come back the there is zero ...
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March 02, 2010
  Carlson & Greenberg becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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March 01, 2010
  Why Hire an Adoption Attorney?
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Adoption can be a truly rewarding experience. But while the end result of adoption will be one of the most joyous moments of your life, the process of getting to that point is long and complex. If you are planning to adopt a child, it’s in your best ...
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March 01, 2010
  San Diego Developer Finalizes Legal Separation
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A hotel developer in San Diego has finalized his separation from his wife, but it has not been revealed how their substantial wealth is being divided. The wife has been receiving temporary spousal support payments of $75,000 a month, which she ...
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February 28, 2010
  Governor Spending Time with Woman Named in Divorce
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Neveda’s governor is going through a divorce and was recently spotted spending time with one of the women named in the divorce. In his divorce, he admitted that he sent over 800 text messages to this other woman, but denied that they were “love ...
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February 27, 2010
  Military Child Visitation Bill being Considered
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Iowa lawmakers are currently considered a bill that allows parents who are in the military to transfer visitation rights to other family members during deployment. The service member would be able to transfer visitation rights to a family member who ...
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February 26, 2010
  Kirk & Toberty, LLP becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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February 26, 2010
  Homosexual Relationships not a Factor in Child Custody
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A court in Pennsylvania has rejected a 25-year-old legal precedent and ruled that a parent’s homosexual relationship cannot be used against the parent when determining child custody. The old rule stated that a parent must prove that their homosexual ...
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February 26, 2010
  Types of Marital Contracts
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There are many different contracts and agreements that people can take advantage of under family law. The following is a brief overview of some of the most common types of marital contracts: Prenuptial Agreements : These agreements are filed before ...
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February 26, 2010
  The Law Offices of Luke Jackson becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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February 25, 2010
  Domestic Violence is More Than Just Physical Abuse
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When people hear the word “domestic violence,” they often picture a helpless woman or child bruised or beaten by a violent husband, boyfriend, or father. It’s important to nix this stereotype in the butt, as this does not even begin to scrape the ...
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February 25, 2010
  Law Office of John Gleacher, PLLC becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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February 25, 2010
  Nightclub Owner Sued for Child Support
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The co-owner of The Station nightclub, where 100 people died in a 2003 fire, is reportedly behind in child support by $31,775. Michael Derderian’s ex-wife is asking a family court judge to send him to the Adult Correctional Institutions until he ...
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February 24, 2010
  Law Office of Tauna R. Bogle, P.A. becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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February 24, 2010
  Utah Approves Bill to Protect Child Visitation
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A new bill, HB197, has been approved in the Utah House which will criminalize intentional disruptions of scheduled noncustodial parent time with the kids. Law enforcement will now have to respect what the court has ordered as far as parent time. In ...
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February 24, 2010
  The Purpose of Hiring a Fathers’ Rights Lawyer
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Fathers’ Rights have garnered a lot of attention over the years. For a long time, family law courts would favor the mother in matters of child custody , visitation , and child support . Awarding custody to the mother seemed natural, as it was custom ...
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February 24, 2010
  Law Office of Langdon Davis becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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February 23, 2010
  The Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C. becomes a member of Find a Family Law Attorney
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