A tough, fair, hard-working judge may return Aug 4, 2008
She handled a busy docket of family matters, determining issues of child custody and support and dealing with domestic violence. "Unfortunately in Family we see good people at their worst and some of that becomes domestic violence," Blackburn said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Divorce: I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’ Mar 30, 2008
The agreement details post-divorce arrangements, including spousal support, asset and property division, and child custody and support, according to the state bar. If the couple has children, they are required to attend a three-hour class on co-parenting after the divorce. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hawk loses temper, shoves Sentinel photographer Oct 2, 2007
The financial charges allege that Dave Hawk used his children's trust assets for his living expenses, and lied about his income on court documents during child custody and support hearings. Hawk is suspected of having stolen more than 300,000 from the trust. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Program gives dads a hand Sep 11, 2007
Fatherhood coaches teach men strategic planning, and the program offers group support, recreational activities, and education, including addressing legal issues pertaining to child custody and support. Montrose County was one of two counties in the state to receive federal funding offered for fatherhood programs. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
ND appeals court says judge must revisit free-speech ruling Aug 24, 2007
Riemers' affidavit says he and other petition circulators were attempting to gather signatures on the UND campus last August for a ballot measure that sought to radically revamp North Dakota's laws on child custody and support. Riemers said circulators were barred from approaching people inside UND's student union to ask if they wished to sign. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Continue reading Jul 20, 2007
Dave Hawk allegedly misappropriated more than 50,000 from each of his three children's trust funds, used false documents to obtain a loan, and lied about his income on court documents related to the child custody and support dispute. It is unknown who Hawk's new attorney is, or the reason he or she could not be present in court Wednesday. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
• Family law measure is out of time Apr 12, 2007
Supporters of a ballot measure to rewrite North Dakota's laws on child custody and support have run out of time to submit their initiative petition, Secretary of State Al Jaeger says. The measure sought to limit child and spousal support payments and curtailed any punishment if the payments were not made. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
World representatives discuss immigration Mar 6, 2007
The Community Affairs of the Mexican Consulate acts as a social service-type institution, providing assistance in health care, child custody and support, and sending remains back to Mexico. The Community Affairs of the Mexican Consulate in Raleigh serves Mexicans in the Carolinas. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Oh, baby: Paternity tests not just for the rich and (in)famous Mar 6, 2007
The other 600 or so cases a year performed by MBC fall into more familiar territory, she said: child custody and support, Social Security benefits, tribal rights, adoptees desiring to learn who their parents are for emotional or medical reasons, even determining whether twins are fraternal or identical. Mount chuckles at the attention paid to current paternity battles, as if Anna Nicole Smith (and celebrities such as Puff Daddy, Mel Gibson and Eddie Murphy) begat the trend. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
NBA Legend Michael Jordan Divorces Wife Juanita Dec 30, 2006
Court documents cite irreconcilable differences, and say the Jordans have agreed to a settlement on issues including property and debt, child custody and support, and parenting time, the Chicago Tribune said. The two have lived apart since February. (Playfuls.com)
Man gets life for attempt on ex-wife Nov 1, 2006
According to trial testimony, Samuels became enraged as he fought in court with Grossman over child custody and support issues in 1996 and 1997. He openly told people he'd like to see her dead. (The Palm Beach Post)
More of this story Oct 26, 2006
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Fenwick striving for Chancery Judge post Oct 20, 2006
"I have litigated and represented clients in a wide variety of Chancery legal matters including domestic relations (divorce, child custody and support, adoption, youth court), minor's settlements, land and contract disputes, will probate, intestate estate administration, guardianships, conservatorship, and involuntary commitments for mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction.". Fenwick also serves as Public Defender for Attala County and part-time Public Defender in Winston County. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Exclusive: David Kupelian on what's really behind the feminization of America Oct 9, 2006
Nowhere, the panel found, is the bias against men so obvious than in matters of child custody and support. Fathers get custody of children in uncontested cases only 10 percent of the time and 15 percent of the time in contested cases. (WorldNetDaily)
• Editorial - Turn down initiative on child custody Oct 8, 2006
Commonly called the shared parenting initiative, the Child Custody and Support Initiative, which will appear as Measure No. 3 on the election ballot next month, has provoked a remarkable amount of discussion around the state this year. The discussion has tended not to be measured and dispassionate. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Meetings and events today Aug 22, 2006
Informative session offering an overview of divorce, child custody and support, alimony, property division and domestic violence relief. Divorce Legal Seminar. (Herald Sun)
JUDGING THE JUDGES: Evaluations run the gamut Apr 30, 2006
Family Court is a specialized division in which judges decide divorce and child custody and support cases. The sessions can become volatile -- some judges say it isn't unusual for family members to cry and attorneys to snipe at each other. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
