Spousal Support for Husbands
Spousal Support for Husbands
With so many husbands and fathers staying home nowadays there have been increases in requests for spousal support by husbands/fathers in family courts. Many fathers/husbands who were the primary income earners in the past now find themselves at home caring for the children and becoming homemakers. In today's economy and the recession amongst us, it is not unusual to find male spouses in the role of homemaker and stay at…
Read MoreFrank McCourt: Document Indicates that the Dodgers Franchise is His Separate Property
Frank has indicated that he has paperwork signed by Jaime McCourt that indicates that he is the sole owner of the Dodgers and their holdings. Jaime has indicated that she will fight for what she believes is her share. Jaime has stated that the Dodgers and their holdings are community property and shall be divided equally. Sources for Jaime have not stated whether or not Jaime signed a document relinquishing…
Read MoreWhat Will Happen to the Dodgers When the McCourt’s Divorce?
Mrs. McCourt is an active participate in the Dodger franchise. Mrs. McCourt is not only a wife, but is CEO of the Dodgers and has been for some time now. Mrs. McCourt was in charge of business and charitable initiatives and represented the team at many public functions. As of right now the McCourt's have confirmed that they are separated and ask that their privacy be respected. Frank McCourt purchased…
Read MoreI Can’t Afford Divorce | California Law
A recent article on the website details the plight of those that are considering seeking divorce in these difficult financial times. While it remains true that financial problems are one of the #1 reasons why people get divorced in today’s society, our exceedingly difficult financial forecast has brought on a new issue when it comes to divorce. Many couples cannot afford to get a divorce. For the first time in…
Read MorePaternity Leave, Do You Qualify?
The Family and Medical Leave Act insures that covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 work weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for any of the following reasons: for the birth and care of the newborn child of the employee; for placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care; to care for an immediate family member…
Read MoreEx-Wives Angry Over Paying Alimony
A recent story on details the plight of women who are saddled down with hefty spousal support payments. For a long time, this was a complaint reserved exclusively for men, but with more and more women becoming the primary breadwinners in the household, there are more and more women who are paying spousal support to their ex-husbands. The number of American men receiving alimony has climbed, from 7,000 in 1998…
Read MoreCustody Battles and Divorce in Military Families
An article on the website details the very unique plight of soldiers who are deployed overseas and are forced to go through divorces and child support cases. All too often, spouses who are left behind while their husbands (or wives) are deployed overseas become unhappy with their situation. Having to live alone while being separated from their mates, enduring the responsibility involved in child care, and being without the romantic…
Read MoreChild Support Delinquencies Increasing
A recent trend of child support delinquencies is increasing. This trend is to be expected, especially when you consider the current state of the economy and the ever increasing unemployment rates in our country. Not all “deadbeat Dads,” as the article calls them, are intentionally avoiding paying their support payments. A large portion of these individuals are men that had high paying jobs when they got divorced, but now that…
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of Child Custody?
In California, the term “child custody” covers multiple types of custody. Generally child custody refers to the care, control, and maintenance of a minor child when the parents are divorcing or separating. If you or a loved one are currently involved in a child custody case, it is important to understand the different types of custody you could be awarded. Here are a few types of child custody: Physical Custody…
Read MoreKelly Rutherford Obtained a Temporary Restraining Order
Kelly Rutherford and her estranged husband, Giersch, have been involved in a custody battle over their two children. Rutherford alleges that Giersch has been randomly showing up and threatening her, her mother and her nanny and scaring them, so much so that the nanny became upset and quit. Media reports indicate that Giersch has also shown up at restaurants and blocks Rutherford so she is unable to leave. On October…
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