Man Avoids Court-Ordered Test by Shaving
New York man Roberto De Paz attempted to avoid a court-ordered hair-follicle test in a custody case by shaving his body hair.
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Child Support & Custody
Recent Court Decisions in New York
Julissa A. v. Martin O., April 9, 2013- NY Family Court dismissed the mother’s petition for a modification of a child support order because she failed to prove that there was a substantial change in circumstances since the initial court proceeding in which the child support agreement was put into place.
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Unusual Adoption Case to go Before U.S. Supreme Court
An unusual adoption case, which exemplifies the complexity and significance of certain family law disputes, will go before the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2013.
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Child Custody: How do Courts Determine “Best Interests of the Child”?
When determining child custody in divorce cases, New York courts either order joint custody arrangements, meaning both parents share legal and physical custody of the child, or grant sole custody to one parent, based on what they deem as in the “best interests of the child.”
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Beijing Divorce Ruling Marks Major Step for Domestic Violence Law
In a groundbreaking ruling for domestic violence law and women’s rights, a Beijing court granted a divorce on grounds of domestic abuse and issued its first ever restraining order on behalf of Kim Lee on Sunday, February 3rd.
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Relocating with Your Child After Divorce
If you have physical custody of your child and are considering moving to another state, you may be wondering if you will be allowed to go.
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Bethenny Frankel Turns Rumors Into Reality By Filing for Divorce
Bethenny Frankel has filed for divorce from her husband Jason Hoppy.
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Joe Piscopo Behind on Child Support
Actor/comedian Joe Piscopo was recently ordered by a judge to pay $10,000 to his ex-wife, Kimberly Driscoll.
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Over $100 Billion Owed in Child Support
Recent reports show that both taxpayers and single parents are owed about $108 billion in child support.
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Basketball Player Quincy Douby Behind on Child Support
Yet another celebrity has been accused of falling behind on child support payments.
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