Family Law Blog

Amnesty Granted for a Limited Time to Pennsylvania Child Support Payers

By admin on November 18, 2009

Philadelphia’s KYW News Radio 1060 recently reported that parents who are behind on child support payments, and have had bench warrants filed against them for those outstanding sums, have been granted amnesty by the Pennsylvania Family Court. The amnesty will not excuse parents from fulfilling their financial obligations to their children, but will prevent them from being arrested. It is believed that the amnesty, which was only granted for a small period of time, would urge some parents, who would otherwise neglect payment altogether in order to avoid jail time, to accept their role in the child support process.

According to the article, parents who chose to accept the amnesty were essentially given a pass on the penalties associated with late payment, or no payment at all for that matter, and were granted a new court hearing to go over their payment details. Unemployed parents will even receive job training and assistance in acquiring a job, both in hope that child support payments will be kept up from here on out.
The program was summed up best by a Family Court judge, who reasoned that “the issue is making sure that the parent that owes that money is obligated to pay for the support of that child, and that Philadelphia Family Court is providing an opportunity for employment — and possibly long-term employment with benefits — in these rough economic times.”

Issues surrounding custody and child support payments can often be quite detailed, regardless of which state you live in. Tackling such paramount issues in the state of Colorado is much easier with the assistance of an experienced Colorado child support attorney who will fight to ensure that the client’s rights are upheld at all times in a court of law. If you would like more information about family law in Colorado, don’t hesitate to contact the skilled attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC. Our divorce and child custody lawyers will work on your behalf to attain the best possible outcome in your case. Please call us today at 1-877-527-5206.

Source:http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/5661605.php

When Divorce Turns Into a War of Words

By admin on November 11, 2009

Divorce proceedings don’t always have to be characterized by negativity. However, for the divorcing couple highlighted in a story talked about on blogs.wsj.com, this notion was disregarded altogether. According to the story, both of the divorcing parties have accused the other of being financially dependent. Consequently, the husband in this case claims that he shouldn’t have to pay his wife spousal support, while the wife argues that her husband, though he is unemployed and claims to be bankrupt, is in fact spending thousands of dollars each and every month.

The husband in this case claims that he is in fact bankrupt, and that the money he has been spending has come from handouts from friends. He further claims that the monetary amounts his wife claims he is spending are greatly exaggerated. The husband’s main argument against having to pay his wife spousal support payments centers-around the fact that the wife supposedly has $200,000 hidden away in a safety deposit box and that she has numerous assets, including fur coats and jewelry reportedly worth over a million dollars, are more than enough to sustain her.

Undoubtedly, the presiding judge in this case will carefully examine all of the facts, and make a decision based on those facts. Regardless of what is said by either party, only the facts of this case will ultimately be considered. Though both the husband and wife have made public much incriminating evidence against the other, such evidence may not even be given that much weight in a court of law, particularly if said evidence is little more than he-said, she-said type gossip. Ultimately, the best path taken by each party involved includes retaining a skilled divorce attorney who will see to it that the client’s best interests are always kept in mind and not infringed upon in a court of law.

The experienced family law attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC represent all types of divorce cases. If you are going through a divorce, you’ll need someone on your side who will fight for your best interests at all times. The divorce attorneys in Denver at Kaplan Law, LLC understand how complicated such situations can be, and work towards making divorce proceedings not only as equitable as possible, but also as stress free for everyone involved. Please call Kaplan Law, LLC today at 1-877-527-5206 for more information about divorce, alimony payments, and your legal options.

Source:http://blogs.wsj.com/bankruptcy/2009/10/13/bankruptcy-plus-divorce-equals-major-drama/

Military Personnel Protect Our Country, but Marriages May Suffer Nevertheless

By admin on November 4, 2009

A recent examiner.com article discusses the unfortunate tendency for spouses of military personnel to grow so tiresome of their significant other’s deployment that divorce becomes a solution to the problem. The story cites another article from the Washington post that explains how the commanding officers of soldiers that find themselves on the verge of divorce have the ultimate say over whether or not the soldier is granted an emergency leave on the grounds of correcting problems at home, including a looming divorce.

Among the many reasons often cited for divorce amongst military families is a lack of interaction that a deployed soldier has with his or her spouse. Feelings of abandonment and loneliness may slowly creep up on unsuspecting spouses when their significant other is deployed overseas or even out of state. Child custody and other issues arise in many divorce proceedings, and child custody can often be difficult for a deployed soldier to contend with. In all cases where divorce seems like a likely possibility, and especially if children are involved, an individual’s best course of action is to retain the services of a skilled Denver child custody attorney who will see to it that all decisions made in regard to divorce are as equitable as possible for both parties involved.

According to the article, many states have passed laws preventing military deployment as being cited as a significant reason for seeking a divorce. To ensure that your rights are upheld in a court of law, don’t hesitate to contact the family law attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC. Our experienced divorce lawyers have represented a large number of clients in a variety of divorce proceedings, and are prepared to make your divorce proceedings as stress-free as possible. Our Denver family law attorneys understand how complex such situations can be, and are prepared to handle every detail of your case so that you don’t have to. Please call Kaplan Law, LLC today at 1-877-527-5206 for more information about divorce and your possible options.

Source:http://www.examiner.com/x-3145-Miami-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Custody-battles-and-divorce-in-military-families