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Pennsylvania man allegedly breaks law to pay child support

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Child Support on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Whenever a parent falls behind or thinks they may be late with child support payments, they may go to unusual lengths to meet their legal obligation. One Pennsylvania man has found himself in trouble with the law due to the alleged actions he took to pay back child support. The man was an independent contractor and has been accused of misusing funds he received for a job by using them for settling his child support debt.

The 42-year-old father took over $6,000 from a homeowner under the promise to renovate a bathroom. The contractor initially took $2,500 as a deposit to start the job and then another $1,775 from the homeowner before beginning the work. When he did come to the home to remove wallpaper and start the work, he received more money, saying he needed to replace drywall also. However, he never came back afterwards.

Child support complexities may be about more than dollars

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Child Support on Monday, May 13, 2013.

While each state may have a specific formula for setting the amount of support a parent has to pay in child support, people still have the right to seek modifications or ask to be exempt from paying at all for a variety of reasons. In the recent case of NBA player Steve Nash, he has reportedly told a judge that he doesn't want to pay any child support. Pennsylvania parents may want to follow the case and see if his reasons help him get the outcome he is seeking.

The NBA player cites the fact that his wife already has a large sum of money and is a millionaire as a result of their divorce. He also contends that if he were to give her more, the kids would be spoiled with a lifestyle filled with luxuries. She contends that he still makes $1 million more than she does and some of that should go towards their children.

Pennsylvania parent goes to extremes due to child support warrant

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Child Support on Monday, May 6, 2013.

There are times when child support payments become a difficult financial strain on a parent for a number of reasons. Luckily, for parents having trouble keeping up with payments, there are legal avenues designed to help. However, one Pennsylvania parent seems to have gone to extreme lengths to avoid facing authorities and dealing with child support issues.

The 30-year-old man was pulled over by police because he was suspected of driving a car with an expired inspection sticker. At some point during his encounter with police, the man jumped into the Lehigh River while his passenger distracted officers. He was adrift and heading towards a dam. The man reportedly stayed in the middle of the river as police converged on both shores.

Violation of divorce agreement can lead to charges

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Divorce on Monday, April 29, 2013.

Many people wrongfully assume that once a divorce is final, they may not ever have to deal with each other again, at least in a legal sense. If there are kids involved and there is a divorce agreement, the couple may certainly have to navigate the courts time and time again for years to come. Any Pennsylvania couples in the midst of divorce or who have issues with their current divorce agreement should know that violating the agreement at any time can lead to a complaint or charges in court, as is the case with a former governor and his ex-wife.

A recent complaint filed against Mark Sanford by his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, highlights how intricate divorce agreements can be. According to reports, there is a provision in their divorce agreement that the one should not be in the other's home without permission. Jenny Sanford recently filed a trespassing complaint when she allegedly found the ex-governor in her home without her consent. She has also stated that this has been an ongoing problem.

Child custody issues lead to charges against parents

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Child Custody on Friday, April 26, 2013.

In a recent case, two parents, grandparents and two small children found themselves in the middle of the news as their custody issues became an international affair. The recent case involved the child custody of two small children who were placed in the care of their maternal grandparents. Pennsylvania families who are in the midst of a child custody case may want to make note of the incident and how authorities and family members have handled it.

The parents lost custody and the boys, ages 2 and 4, were placed with the grandparents. The father came to the home where the boys lived, tied up the grandmother and took the children from her home. He and his wife, the children's mother, took the children and fled to Cuba together. Authorities from both the United States and Cuba worked together to safely return the entire family back to the U.S.

It is never too late to resolve child support issues

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Child Support on Friday, April 19, 2013.

There may be parents who feel that once they have missed being paid a few child support payments that they may never see the amount they are owed. However, the headline story of the Powerball lottery winner who was behind in child support payments and promptly took care of his back debt goes to show that it is really never too late for payments to be made. Pennsylvania parents in pursuit of child support may be encouraged by both the man's willingness to pay quickly and by the state authorities' swiftness in making sure payment would be made.

The Powerball winner claimed a prize that would net him $152 million dollars in one lump sum after taxes. Shortly after being disclosed publicly as the winner of the jackpot, it also became public that he was behind in child support payments to the tune of $29,000. The man reportedly has five children from the ages of 5 to 23 years old.

Former Pennsylvania pro football player files for divorce

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Divorce on Monday, April 8, 2013.

Any time a divorce filing plays out in public, there are bound to be multiple issues aired. The proverbial court of public opinion can be just as a trying as an actual court hearing. For Kordell Stewart, whose Pennsylvania football days were spent with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his divorce case is already making news and not just because of how well known or how wealthy the couple may be. Stewart's divorce news is drawing attention because his wife alleges that she found out he filed for divorce by reading about it through the news.

Public records indicate Stewart filed for divorce on March 22. It is also noted that he is apparently not offering spousal support. His wife, Porsha Stewart, says she was 'blindsided' by the filing. She has retained counsel to navigate the upcoming proceedings. Her legal counsel notes that both sides will come together for what is called a status conference to work out details before heading to court.

Social media gets man in trouble for back child support payments

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Child Support on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

There are countless stories and scenarios of people getting themselves into legal trouble because of social media postings or pictures. For one man in particular, it was a picture he posted that landed him in legal trouble pertaining to back child support payments. Any Pennsylvania couples dealing with child support issues or divorce issues may take interest in understanding the role social media may play in courtrooms today.

A 23-year-old man apparently posted a photo of himself on Facebook. It showed him smiling amongst a display of what appear to be a number of $20 bills. The man posing with the spread of cash around him is reportedly behind in child supports for a 3-year-old child.

Judge takes creative approach in child support case

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Child Support on Friday, March 29, 2013.

When it comes to family court, judges may have a certain amount of leeway when it comes to finding various ways to settle legal issues. One judge found an unusual and creative way to deal with a child support case, and it is gaining media attention. Pennsylvania families in the midst of child support issues may take interest in the judge's ruling.

According to the news report, a man was in court for failure to pay child support for the last two years. The man reportedly owes more than $13,000 in back child support. His punishment handed down by the judge entails the man having to wear a sign around his neck that says 'I haven't paid child support and I'm in contempt of court.' He has been sentenced to wearing the sign three days a week for three hours each time until the back child support has been paid.

Surprising request for alimony in celebrity divorce case

On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Oftentimes, when people think about alimony payments, they may think of one spouse being well-off or the breadwinner and the other spouse being in a significant amount of need. However, Pennsylvania couples going through a divorce may want to make note of a recent high-profile celebrity case that shows even in a case where it is perceived that both spouses are well-off, anyone may request alimony during a divorce. The case involves Demi Moore and her recent request to receive support payments from her soon-to-be ex-husband, Ashton Kutcher.

According to news reports, the actress is seeking spousal support from her husband of six years. The request reportedly struck some as a surprise given the fact that the 50-year-old actress was listed as one of the top-earning actresses in the 1990s. However, 35-year-old Kutcher is reportedly the highest-paid television actor at the current moment. The court filing for support did not list the specific amount being sought.

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