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4/30/13

Violation of divorce agreement can lead to charges

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 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...

4/26/13

Child custody issues lead to charges against parents

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 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...

4/19/13

It is never too late to resolve child support issues

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 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...

4/9/13

Former Pennsylvania pro football player files for divorce

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 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,...

4/2/13

Social media gets man in trouble for back child support payments

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 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...

3/29/13

Judge takes creative approach in child support case

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 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...

3/20/13

Surprising request for alimony in celebrity divorce case

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 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...

3/12/13

Judge’s leeway helps to ease man’s child support burden

When a man signs a birth certificate and claims a child as his own, he is legally vowing to take care of that child until he or she reaches adulthood. However, if it later becomes known that man is not the father, it can seemingly be unfair to make him pay According to the news story, a man signed a birth certificate and agreed to be known as the father of a child. He...

3/6/13

Man tops federal list due to missed child support payments

When a court ruling has determined a set amount a parent has to pay for child support, that amount can really compound if payments are missed for any reason. If that amount compounds past a certain point, it just may land that parent on a federal list. Pennsylvania parents who have to pay or who receive According to reports, authorities are seeking a 52-year-old man who has taken the top spot on the federal...

2/26/13

Pennsylvania couples should know divorce filings take no holiday

When most people think about Valentine’s Day, they typically picture roses, chocolate and quiet romantic dinners. However, Pennsylvania couples may want to take note of the fact that holidays, even Valentine’s Day, may be the perfect time for someone to file for divorce. While others open boxes of candy, some may think it is the best time to start anew by filing for divorce. According to news reports, actress Diane Lane chose the holiday devoted...