The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently reached a decision in a child support enforcement case out of South Carolina. Specifically, SCOTUS was called upon to decide whether the constitutional rights of an indigent father who was f...
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Texas law concerning cases of ‘mistaken paternity’ undergoes significant change
For many years, men who had been ordered by Texas courts to pay child support even though they knew they were not the father of the child faced very tough odds. In fact, child support cases involving mistaken paternity were nearly notoriously difficu...
Read MoreA closer look at some of Hollywood’s more notable divorces
These days it's virtually impossible to turn on the television or pass through the checkout aisle at the local supermarket without seeing some type of celebrity gossip show or magazine reporting on a celebrity marriage - or more often - a celebrity d...
Read MoreNumber of adult adoptions on the rise across the U.S.
Contrary to popular belief, the adoption process is not just limited to potential parents seeking to add younger children to their expanding families. In fact, many people are now choosing to enlarge their families through so-called adult adoptions. ...
Read MoreDon’t forget about the future when valuing assets in your present divorce
The decision to get a divorce is just the first step in the process. There are many decisions that have to be made once a couple decides to end their marriage. If the couple has children, parenting time, visitation, education and so much more must be...
Read MoreFlorida man goes to great lengths to avoid child support hearing
One of the unfortunate realities of many divorces is that some parents will go to great lengths to avoid making court-ordered child support payments. In fact, many persist in this kind of behavior despite the possibility of wage garnishment or the th...
Read MoreDid your marriage recently end? Consider throwing a divorce party
Most people probably associate party invitations promising balloons, streamers, music and a cake with a birthday, anniversary or retirement. The last thing they probably imagine is a party centered around a divorce. However, that is precisely what...
Read MoreUpdate: Contestant’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ winnings up for grabs in divorce trial
A bitter divorce battle wound up costing a Vancouver, Washington man - and recent "Wheel of Fortune" contestant - more than just a few vowels or a couple spins of the wheel. It cost him half of his $51,600 in total prize winnings. Background In ...
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