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Why Parenting Plans Matter in Divorce
The children come first. That’s a saying that we hear scattered throughout news articles, commercials, pop culture, public service announcements, and in discussions with friends and family. What does it really mean, though? Well, in the context of recent legislation passed in Florida, it means that parenting plans can be decided by the court… Read More »
Missing Child in Cape Cod Breakup
It very well may be the understatement of the century to say that breakups can get nasty, but for one Massachusetts man, his break-up took the worst turn possible, and he is turning to social media to help him make things right. Jeff Leonard and the mother of his child, Shannon Reckner, used to… Read More »
Man Owes $120k Child Support, Arrested
Paying for child support can be expensive. Not paying for child support can be even more expensive, as one Florida man recently found out. 48-year-old Safety Harbor resident Glen S. Caristinos was arrested just recently on a federal charge of not paying just shy of $120,000 in child support. Assistant U.S. Attorney Don Clark… Read More »
Family Business in a Divorce Case
Some of the eventualities of divorce are well-known: The family will be splitting, marital property will be divided, child custody and parental visitation plans will be outlined, etc. One of the things many people don’t fully understand about divorce, though, is what happens with a family business. This is a major issue, as the… Read More »
Is the Divorce Rate Lower Than Reported?
If you listen to news reports, you will likely hear some version of the following: “Divorce rate rising,” “divorce rate hits new high,” or “divorce on the up and up”. It seems like no matter where you turn, you’re confronted with the fact that divorces are becoming more and more commonplace. How much of… Read More »
Are We Going to Stop Tracking Marriage and Divorce?
“In the past 12 months, did this person get: A) Married, B) Widowed, C) Divorced?” This question is a normal part of the US Census questionnaire, and the data gained from the answers is used in a lot of research about marriage and divorce. However, the government is considering dropping that question (and others… Read More »
Not Paying Support? Lose Your License
A driver’s license is a privilege, and it can be taken away. Whenever you hear about someone’s license being revoked, it is usually for traffic violations. Either the person was arrested for driving under the influence, they didn’t show up to a court date, or they simply have too many traffic tickets. Unfortunately, there… Read More »
Re-homing Kids? Beware of Trafficking
When it comes to pets, the concept of “re-homing” is fairly commonplace. Sometimes an individual will move in with a spouse that has a severe allergy, or will move to a new apartment that has strict pet regulations, or will have a new baby that a pet does not get along with. Finding a… Read More »
NBA Player Fights Child Support Increase
Mario Chalmers once again is finding himself in family court. The Miami Heat point guard has been in court a few times in recent years discussing child support for his daughter, and he is in court again, this time fighting a court order that is trying to increase his monthly child support amount to… Read More »
Preparing for an Unexpected Divorce
As the old adage goes, the best way to prevent a problem is to be prepared for it in the first place. While this is not always possible, generally no matter what issue you’re facing, someone has been there before, and has documented the pitfalls and secrets so that you don’t have to learn… Read More »
