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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...

2/22/13

Former Pennsylvania politician has a dramatic divorce process

A former state representative from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has recently had marital problems that led him to the courtroom and then to jail. The The former state representative pleaded guilty in January for the domestic incident against his wife. According to reports, the wife grabbed her husband’s cell phone because she believed he was e-mailing another woman. That action is what reportedly prompted the man to become physical with her. He has also pleaded guilty...

2/15/13

Pennsylvania adoption a loving goal for babies left at hospitals

A Pennsylvania newspaper recently tackled a delicate but important issue in our state. There is a law on the books that addresses the care and well being of newborn children. Simply stated, the law permits a parent to leave a newborn at a Pennsylvania hospital without any repercussions. There are no questions that must be answered, and the thrust of the law is to protect a newborn infant from another fate. Those that are left...

2/9/13

Pennsylvania child custody: Man fights for son after tragic loss

No matter the reason, Pennsylvania child custody battles can often be delicate and emotionally draining. A father is being forced to fight a devastating battle after losing his girlfriend to suicide. Child welfare authorities stepped in after the woman’s death and took the child, claiming they did so because the man was not the child’s biological father. What resulted is a heart-wrenching The couple never married but tried to conceive a child together. When...

1/29/13

Pennsylvania child support: Man claims children aren’t his

A strange child support case is making headlines in another state. Pennsylvania and most other state laws require parents to support their children monetarily in the event of a divorce or separation. However, one father is claiming his wife’s artificial insemination nullifies his requirement to pay the That friend donated his sperm to the couple, and they performed the insemination process at their home. The process was successful, and they welcomed a son soon...

1/23/13

Dual citizenship may complicate Missouri child custody cases

One of the most challenging parts of a Pennsylvania divorce is the child custody process. Although the majority of parents are able to come to a mutually agreeable decision, difficult issues may arise if one of the parents holds dual citizenship in another country. Many have heard of news reports concerning parents fleeing overseas with their children to avoid This may be a good time to enlist the aid of a knowledgeable team who...

1/15/13

Pennsylvania child support: Man owes close to $1 million

Child support can be a source of contention between separated or divorced Pennsylvania families. However, what if the spouse or ex-partner flees the country in order to avoid the court-ordered payments? One woman has been living a nightmare for almost two decades. After her husband was ordered by the courts to pay her close to $1,000 per week in The man was gone for close to 20 years, but he was apprehended by authorities...

1/12/13

Need for Pennsylvania orders for protection may rise this month

No matter what time of the year it is, domestic violence can be an issue for Pennsylvania families. However, New Year’s Eve and the day after shows a startling rise in attacks, and the aftermath of such violence can be followed by a separation or divorce filing. In fact, statistics shows that splits skyrocket in the month of January. The month represents a time for starting over and change, but it is important for women...

1/5/13

Pennsylvania child support: Man in trouble over Facebook photos

A man in trouble over child support may be regretting his public Facebook profile. Several photos from his Facebook account are now being used against him in a felony The man is featured in photos reportedly living a lavish lifestyle even though he is involved in a felony child support case. In one photo, he is showing holding up a wad of cash, and in another he has a caption that appears to refer...