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Divorce: Do You Really Need Court?

You and your spouse may not have agreed on much during your marriage, but surprisingly, the one thing you do agree on is a court free divorce. Yes, you read that right: you can get divorced without ...
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Man Avoids Court-Ordered Test by Shaving

New York man Roberto De Paz attempted to avoid a court-ordered hair-follicle test in a custody case by shaving his body hair. Nassau County Family Court Judge Julianne Eisman ordered De Paz to undergo ...
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Recent Court Decisions in New York

Child Support: Julissa A. v. Martin O., April 9, 2013 - NY Family Court dismissed the mother's petition for a modification of a child support order because she failed to prove that there was a ...
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Unusual Adoption Case to go Before U.S. Supreme Court

An unusual adoption case, which exemplifies the complexity and significance of certain family law disputes, will go before the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2013. The case incorporates adoption law, ...
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Child Custody: How do Courts Determine "Best Interests of the Child"?

When determining child custody in divorce cases, New York courts either order joint custody arrangements, meaning both parents share legal and physical custody of the child, or grant sole custody to ...
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Beijing Divorce Ruling Marks Major Step for Domestic Violence Law

In a groundbreaking ruling for domestic violence law and women's rights, a Beijing court granted a divorce on grounds of domestic abuse and issued its first ever restraining order on behalf of Kim ...
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Relocating with Your Child After Divorce

If you have physical custody of your child and are considering moving to another state, you may be wondering if you will be allowed to go. You will need to talk to a lawyer about your specific case to ...
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Bethenny Frankel Turns Rumors Into Reality By Filing for Divorce

It may have taken months to happen, but finally the rumors are true: Bethenny Frankel has filed for divorce from her husband Jason Hoppy. She made it official with the court in early January, a month ...
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Joe Piscopo Behind on Child Support

Joe Piscopo Behind on Child Support Actor/comedian Joe Piscopo was recently ordered by a judge to pay $10,000 to his ex-wife, Kimberly Driscoll. She is his second wife and the mother of his three ...
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Basketball Player Quincy Douby Behind on Child Support

Yet another celebrity has been accused of falling behind on child support payments. Former NBA basketball player Quincy Douby is reported to be $15,000 behind on his payments to support the 5-year-old ...
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Rapper Bow Wow Owes Child Support and May Have Lied About Income in Court

Not only has rapper Bow Wow been ordered to pay child support, but he may also be in some legal trouble after apparently omitting information to the court. The omission was in regards to his income, ...
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How Will Child Support Affect Your Ability to Get a Loan?

Whether you receive child support or have to pay it, you may find that getting a loan is a little more complicated now. Of course, you should not typically be out of the running for a loan just ...
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Deion Sanders Claims He Can't Afford $10,000 Per Month in Child Support

Deion Sanders has been in the news a lot recently for issues related to his divorce from his wife Pilar. First, she reportedly physically assaulted him. Though he got temporary custody of their kids, ...
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False Allegations Against Your Ex-Spouse Could Cost You

Recently, a divorced father accused his ex-wife of abusing their 12-year-old son. It turned out the allegations were false, so the mother was vindicated while the father was punished by the court. ...
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Handling Your Finances After Divorce

After divorce, money is usually tight for most people. Even if you are financially comfortable while married, it is hard to say how much of that money you will get to keep in the long run. This is why ...
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Reasons to Get a Postnuptial Agreement During Marriage

You have likely heard of a prenuptial agreement, which is a document signed before marriage. However, postnuptial agreements, which are signed after the wedding takes place, have recently become ...
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Akon Initiates Child Support Payments in Court

Well-known rapper Akon has recently done what many celebrities have struggled with: offered to pay child support for his kids. He was never married to the mothers of the children, but he is now ...
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Heidi Klum and Seal's Divorce Drags On

It appears that the divorce between Heidi Klum and Seal is getting more complicated than before. It's been over six months since the couple announced their divorce, but it is not settled yet. ...
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Kenny G and Wife Divorce After 20 Years of Marriage

Kenny G, or Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, is divorcing his wife Balynda Helen Benson-Gorelick after 20 years of marriage. The two have been separated for seven months, and are citing irreconcilable ...
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Deion Sanders Tries Hard to Sell Condo Quickly During Divorce

The latest news about Deion Sanders' divorce is that he is trying to get rid of some of his property. In fact, he is reportedly attempting to sell his condo for much less than market value, since ...
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Randy and Jermaine Jackson Owe Child Support to the Same Woman

Many people get behind on child support at some point, even celebrities that you would think would have money. But like some other celebrities, both Randy and Jermaine Jackson are reportedly behind on ...
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Adrienne and Paul of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Divorce

Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recently filed for divorce. They are just one of 35 couples who have filed for divorce since being on this show, so this should ...
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Men May Need Extra Legal Help During Divorce

Many men fear getting a bad deal during divorce since sometimes it seems the cards are stacked against them. If you feel this way, you might be relieved to know that some firms now specialize in ...
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Tips on Speeding Up Your Child Custody Case

You may be wondering how some recent well-known child custody cases were settled quite quickly. Many actually drag on for months or even years, or they end up at trial. If you want to avoid all this, ...
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Tips on Co-Parenting During Special Events

It is possible for many couples to co-parent their children after divorce, as long as they do not have to see each other. But there are many events involving the kids that require the whole family to ...
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