If you recall back in March, we discussed whether parents should be automatically appointed counsel by the court. The debate arose after a father filed a lawsuit, claiming that he had a right to a lawyer because he could not afford one himself. He had failed to make...
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Violent outburst over child support results in assault charges
A previous post discussed the way a man responded when he was told by a judge he would have to pay child support. He and his estranged wife were in the middle of a divorce hearing when he attacked her and beat her over the issue of child support. Just recently he had...
Pro-ball lockout could lead to lower child support payments
When people think of the possibility of a NBA and NFL lockout, the first thought is how the disputes could affect the players and the owners. But a group of individuals who could also be affected are the former wives of players who currently receive monthly alimony...
Man responds violently in court when child support brought up
Child support can be a touchy subject in many divorce cases. Some noncustodial parents don't want to give the custodial parent money without specific restrictions. Child support can create tension between parents and can even cause one or both of them to become...
Child support payments going to the wrong family
When a family goes through the divorce process, the children are typically impacted in several ways. Child custody decisions establish the parenting plan and how much time each parent spends with the children. But in addition to a custody agreement, one parent will...
Parents avoiding child support may end up on ‘wanted lists’
When people hear the term "most wanted", they usually think of criminals on the run. But could "most wanted" lists be in the future of parents who are failing to pay child support? Every state's Department of Human Resources has had to track down parents who have...
Should parents unable to pay child support be appointed lawyers?
Should delinquent child support payers be appointed an attorney? There are a few states that currently do not provide court-appointed attorneys for parents who are in contempt for not making their child support payments. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard an...
Man flees country, owes thousands of dollars in child support
We've discussed many of the challenges that couples face if they choose to get divorced. There is the process of distributing property which can be time-consuming and frustrating. Couples who have children together also need to come to an agreement that lays out the...
National Decrease in Child Support Payments Presumed for 2010
In previous posts, the importance of a child custody and visitation plan has been discussed. A divorce is difficult not only on the couple that is choosing to separate, but also hard on any children the couple may have. In some custody arrangements, one parent has...
Parents’ Casino Winnings Put Towards Overdue Child Support
When a couple is considering separation or divorce, they also have to consider the implications for their children. When a couple divorces, they have to come up with a child support plan that fits their particular situation, whatever that may be. In some cases, one...
