The father of two was arrested in a discount store for shoplifting. At the police station, he told officers that someone should watch his kids, because he had no family or friends to take care of them while he was in jail.Police officers arranged for a social worker...
Month: March 2011
Financial caveats to consider when facing divorce
The divorce process naturally requires financial decisions that will affect the lives of divorcing parties for many years after a divorce. Thoughtful and knowledgeable consideration regarding financial matters is of utmost importance.Unfortunately, sometimes emotions...
Actor wanted for unpaid child support and spousal support
Trouble continues to follow actor Michael Madsen, known for a host of film roles as a tough guy.The star of "Kill Bill," Reservoir Dogs" and "Sin City," who filed for bankruptcy a couple of years ago, now faces an arrest warrant for his alleged failure to pay $570,000...
Prenuptial agreements: not just for marrying couples?
It would be nice if every marriage lasted forever. It would be nice, but the reality is that in some marriages, people drift apart for a variety of reasons and divorce is not only inevitable, but it's a good idea that helps both people continue to enjoy life and...
Miami Heat star wins custody of children
It says something about popular culture when it's news that a sports star runs toward the responsibilities of fatherhood rather than away from them.Such is the case with Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade: he's making headlines for being a father willing to fight for custody...
‘Glitch’ replaces ‘itch’ as urge to ditch accelerates
In this age of Internet information, it feels as if the pace of life grows faster by the nanosecond. A new survey indicates that the quickening pace isn't an illusion.According to the survey, couples now experience a "three-year glitch" rather than the "seven-year...
Twists and turns in ‘Baby Vanessa’ custody battle
The tug of war over two-year-old "Baby Vanessa" continues to receive national attention. The case began when the then-infant was moved from Ohio by the birth mother so that the girl could be adopted by a woman in California.Now the adoptive parent and biological...
In family court, what you say on Facebook can be used against you
It is a common scenario: a Facebook user receives a friend request from someone he or she has not talked to in some time, such as a high school or college classmate, or an old friend or former significant other. The two begin messaging each other, catching up and...
Bizarre behavior can have real costs in child custody disputes
It sometimes seems as if every day brings a new chapter in the increasingly bizarre, extraordinarily public story of actor Charlie Sheen. He says he's tired of pretending he's not a "rock star from Mars"; that he now lives with two women ("the goddesses");...