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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...

12/28/12

Pennsylvania child support: Woman claims NFL player owes 23k

With the poor economy and amount of job losses in Pennsylvania and across the country, many parents may have difficulty paying their child support. Others may be in financial trouble because they aren’t receiving timely payments. When parents get into this situation, both sides ultimately have legal options available that can help with A woman claims NFL player Brandon LaFell is behind on his child support payments. She claims he is bound to pay...

12/21/12

Pennsylvania divorce: Woman may receive up to $800 million

A billionaire’s wife recently filed for divorce from her husband of 43 years. The couple’s fortune is estimated to be worth $1.6 billion dollars, and reports state they had no prenuptial agreement. Any type of In 2010, the man sold his pharmaceutical business for a staggering $1.3 billion. To many, he is considered a playboy and party lover, and while his wife apparently knew how he was, she has grown concerned over what she...

12/15/12

Is a prenuptial agreement worth it in a Pennsylvania divorce?

A well-known west coast car salesman has again landed in divorce court, this time for his fourth marital split. Pennsylvania readers are likely aware of Cal Worthington, who is best known for his memorable television commercials about selling vehicles. The man managed to amass a large fortune, but could have to part with some of those funds during his latest The 41-year-old filed for divorce from the 92-year-old last year, after only eight months...

12/7/12

Deported father to be regain child custody of 3 sons

An unusual child custody case involving a deported illegal alien has been recently resolved. The case has made headlines in Pennsylvania and across the nation, and exemplifies the difficulties that family court judges face in applying existing The man at the center of the case is a Mexican national who fathered three sons with an American wife. The man entered the country illegally in 2004, and was deported in Oct. 2010. While here, he...

11/30/12

Pennsylvania divorce and dealing with the holidays

Not all family holidays are as warm and fuzzy as the movies make them out to be. If Custody issues are one of the major factors during the holidays. This is why preparation in advance is so important. Parents gearing up for holiday visitation may want to take their agreements out and dust them off. Many times instructions governing the visitation times are already in there and parents just need a refresher. Sending the...

11/19/12

Are Pennsylvania baby boomers driving up divorce rate?

The baby boom has had lasting effects on American demographics, and as boomers continue to age, their choices continue to drive statistics in a number of arenas. In particular, boomers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere have significantly impacted trending in marriage and In part, the recent trend toward ‘gray divorce’ can be attributed to the choices made by older Americans. Some studies assert that between 1990 and 2012, divorce rates among adults over the age...

11/19/12

Father’s rights group backs mom in child custody fight

A now-single mother of two children will soon appear in family court in the hopes of finally being able to see her children. She feels that her This child custody dispute seems to be particularly contentious. Over the course of the couple’s marriage, there were multiple allegations of spousal abuse. The mother alleged that the father was violent with her on several occasions and that he had even hit her in the head with...