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CO: Gambling Windfalls To Be Intercepted for Child Support Arrearages

How many noncustodial parents in Colorado who are behind in their child support payments are blowing money at the track or in casinos?
More than a few, judging by the actions of the Colorado legislature.
From now on, winnings that are subject to income tax withholding will also be subject to interception for child support arrearages.
To implement […]

SD Shelters Turning Victims Away in Contracting Economy?

Woman physically abused by partner.
Woman goes to battered domestic victims’ shelter.
Woman turned away because shelter exhausted its funding …
Sound far-fetched?
Some victims of domestic abuse, such as the representative composite Woman above, are reportedly already being turned away by some shelters in South Dakota due to lack of accommodations, resources or support services, resulting from cuts […]

SD Shelters Turning Victims Away in Contracting Economy?

Woman physically abused by partner.
Woman goes to battered domestic victims’ shelter.
Woman turned away because shelter exhausted its funding …
Sound far-fetched?
Some victims of domestic abuse, such as the representative composite Woman above, are reportedly already being turned away by some shelters in South Dakota due to lack of accommodations, resources or support services, resulting from cuts […]

NE Court Denies Post-Divorce Request for Life Insurance to Secure Alimony

Well-off Nebraska couple divorce. Husband ordered to pay substantial alimony ($12,500 per month for 106 months) plus substantial child support ($5,000 per month).
Husband purchased a $1 million life insurance policy for the benefit of his children, although it is not clear whether that was court-ordered. It appears that no other life insurance was […]

NE Court Denies Post-Divorce Request for Life Insurance to Secure Alimony

Well-off Nebraska couple divorce. Husband ordered to pay substantial alimony ($12,500 per month for 106 months) plus substantial child support ($5,000 per month).
Husband purchased a $1 million life insurance policy for the benefit of his children, although it is not clear whether that was court-ordered. It appears that no other life insurance was […]

Egypt Ignores Maryland Custody Orders for Years on End

Maryland courts awarded Father custody of the older of two children and Mother custody of the younger child. Later, that Maryland court awarded Father custody of the younger child too.
About seven years ago, Mother allegedly abducted the two children to Egypt.
Father hasn’t seen them since.
He has occasionally spoken to them, only to find that […]

Member: Melanie

BIO: “Hi there! Well, besides the great people I work with, I don’t know anyone in Florida. I’m originally from Colorado, and most of my family is there. I have a 5 1/2 month old BEAUTIFUL daughter, and I just love observing her introduction to everythin”

Canadian Children Taken Into Protective Custody To Save Them From … Parents’ Offensive Political Views

Canadian child protective services removed a seven year old girl and a two year old boy from their parents’ home - because the girl was sent to school with a swastika painted on her arm and other Nazi-like graffiti on her body.
Authorities were also somewhat concerned about possible drug and alcohol abuse and […]

Canadian Children Taken Into Protective Custody To Save Them From … Parents’ Offensive Political Views

Canadian child protective services removed a seven year old girl and a two year old boy from their parents’ home - because the girl was sent to school with a swastika painted on her arm and other Nazi-like graffiti on her body.
Authorities were also somewhat concerned about possible drug and alcohol abuse and […]

Member: Michelle Valentine

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