A few weeks back, our blog reported on how a woman filed a lawsuit in Fulton County, Georgia demanding that NBA legend Michael Jordan submit to a paternity test to determine if he is the father of her 16-year-old son. In addition to requesting chi...
Read MoreMichigan county is giving the ‘boot’ to delinquent parents
If you are a parent struggling to make ends meet, you may rely on child support payments to help provide food, clothing and other basic necessities for your children. As such, it can be absolutely devastating when a parent fails to meet their court-o...
Read MoreBotched child support enforcement action called ‘reprehensible,’ ‘irresponsible’ by judge
In the vast majority of child support cases, you would naturally assume that when words like "reprehensible" and "irresponsible" are found in a court order that they are directed toward a father who has failed to meet his obligations. In a very unusu...
Read MoreNBA legend seeks dismissal of paternity lawsuit
At this time of the year, most basketball-related news stories deal with either the evolving NBA playoff picture or college basketball's impending March Madness. However, one former basketball superstar -- considered by many to be the greatest player...
Read MoreThe importance of paying attention to your emotions during a divorce
When couples decide to end their marriage, the spouses can experience vastly different emotions in the very beginning. For example, one spouse may initially experience great relief, as they are no longer burdened by constant arguments, while the othe...
Read MoreStudy finds sports play a significant role in father-daughter bonding
There is no question that a divorce can prove to be an incredibly difficult time for every single member of a family. However, the impact of the marital split can be particularly profound for a husband/father, who may find himself moving into new sur...
Read MoreIs February the unofficial divorce month?
Men and women who are stuck in bad relationships often stick it out until after Valentine's Day. But starting on February 15, all bets are off. In fact, spouses can find themselves served with divorce papers before Valentine's Day roses start wilting...
Read MoreStudy links heavy drinking with divorce
A fascinating new study suggests that heavy drinking may be one of the worst habits a person can adopt if they plan to have a long and happy marriage. According to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, excessive alcohol consumption is a proble...
Read MoreSouthern state using novel methods to collect back child support
Previously, our blog reported on a rather novel law passed by the Louisiana state legislature back in 2010 to help offset the staggering amount of back child support - over $1 billion - owed to thousands of children throughout that state. Specific...
Read MoreUnbridled Parties – the celebration of divorce as a life change
Once upon a time, divorce left many, especially women, with an unpleasant stigma to carry. Marriages were supposed to be "until death do us part," and those that dared to question this were often made to pay a price by society. Now, however, with ...
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