• 5th District Court news Jun 27, 2009
The State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, Child Support Services have filed claims against the following ... 59 for uncovered medical costs; 1,665 for public assistance and child support costs ... Seeking establishment of paternity; 162 monthly support plus 33 percent of medical expenses not covered by insurance; provide medical insurance; 810 for public assistance and child support costs. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Holyfield's real deal: Home back on auction block Jun 26, 2009
But the 46-year-old Holyfield hasn't had a huge payday in more than five years and has run into serious financial problems, facing lawsuits over missed child support payments (he reportedly has 11 children) and claims that he failed to repay a more than half-million-dollar loan that went for landscaping his home. He last fought in December, receiving a reported $600,000 for his challenge against WBA champion Nikolai Valuev in Switzerland. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Officials to study impact of possible jail expansion Jun 26, 2009
"One of the biggest problems right now is that the jail doesn't have a data base inside the jail to tell us what percentage of people are in there for fines, child support and so on,'' he said. "We're not the only ones who put people in there. . (Racine Journal Times, WI)
What was the D.A. thinking? Jun 26, 2009
They must go back to school, get a job, get current with child support and attend parenting classes. Back on Track combines close supervision and strict accountability - and has proved to save money and reduce crime. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Holyfield's estate faces foreclosure again Jun 26, 2009
Holyfield has grossed more than $248 million in the ring, but two divorces, several failed business ventures and child support payments believed to total $500,000 annually have taken a toll on his financial well-being. The father of 11 last boxed in December, losing to WBA champion Nikolai Valuev in Switzerland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
How not to help the poor Jun 25, 2009
For example, a parent cannot keep more than $2,500, own even a clunker car, open a college savings plan for the kids, or keep more than $50 in child support per month and still be eligible for most state assistance. Eldridge has filed legislation to adjust some of those limits upwards. (Boston Globe)
Kate: Jon's The One Who Wanted Out Jun 25, 2009
someone else wants to call the family "OF NO IMPORTANCE" - SO DON"T WATCH IT. It is very likely it is at least OF SOME IMPORTANCE to the family, and even some who might watch the show. Why does everyone assume that an OPINION should apply to everyone? I find it odd. My OPINION is that Kate is a rude woman...I don't expect everyone to agree. I watch the show because I am fascinated by multiples...I don't expect everyone to have the same fascination. I don't intend to "Follow suit" and stop... (CBS News)
Questions of how slain boy wound up in care of suspect Jun 25, 2009
After a paternity test in Massachusetts in 2004, a judge imposed child support payments ... While the father asked for visitation, the mother asked for an increase in child support ... Court records show that no action was taken until May 20, when Probate and Family Court Judge Susan D. Ricci terminated Schuler s child support obligation, retroactive to March 2008, and dismissed the father s request for visitation. (Boston Globe)
Scoop: Jon hired high-powered divorce lawyer Jun 25, 2009
According to the couples divorce filing, Jon retained Charles J. Meyer, one of the Philadelphia areas most high-profile family law attorneys (one of his current clients is Philadelphia 76ers player Andre Iguodala, whom Meyer is defending in his child support case). advertisement. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Court could take Jon & Kate's 8 off TV Jun 25, 2009
Atypically for divorce proceedings, Kate did not request child support or alimony. "The interesting thing" is going to be whether Jon asks for financial help, Byrne says. (USA Today -- Life)
Deadbeat dads have rough Father's Day Jun 25, 2009
LAPLACE Fathers Day weekend wasnt quite so happy for one group of deadbeat dads who were apprehended during an early morning roundup last Friday for failure to pay child support. The St. John Sheriff and District Attorneys Offices teamed up to execute warrants on 25 suspects in the parish who are wanted for shirking their child support responsibilities, said Maj ... Tregre said the suspects targeted in the operation owed a total of more than 250,000 in past due child support... (L Observateur, LA)
Kern County Gets A New County Adminstrative Officer Jun 24, 2009
Before he was appointed as Director of Public Health in December 2007, Nilon served as Director of Child Support Services starting in 2003 and as Executive Director of Employers Training Resource from 1998 to 2003 ... Child support collections increased 37 percent under Nilons directorship, and County workforce training programs received national recognition when Nilon headed Employers Training Resource. (KERO 23, CA)
Advice for a most outrageous' award contender Jun 24, 2009
She will meet us at the field with the items because we are "irresponsible and will probably lose them." We have never lost anything, nor has my husband ever been late on anything from pickups and drop-offs to child support. To top things off, my husband's ex will run out on the field and undress their child right there so that we can't take the baseball uniform home with us. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Arizona Senate approves bill that places new restrictions on abortion Jun 24, 2009
The doctor who will do that procedure must discuss the risks and alternatives to the procedure as well as the probable "anatomical and physiological characteristics of the unborn child at the time the abortion is to be performed.'' And the law also would require that someone at the clinic -- it would not have to be the doctor -- tell the woman that medical assistance benefits may be available if she decides to keep the child, public and private agencies and services are available to assist... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Madison County police blotter Jun 24, 2009
The driver, Wayne Matthew Henderson, 40, of Hull was arrested for driving while his license was suspended for child support, speeding and having an unregistered vehicle. Theft: On June 10, deputy David Kidd responded to a house on U.S. Highway 29, Hull, where a man said someone removed $880 worth of items from a storage unit his mother-in-law had rented. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Area lawmen make 12 midweek arrests (215) Jun 24, 2009
Todd Lane Hurst, 40, Rockport, was arrested by CCSO for failure to appear and child support. Jesse Camacho, 41, Port Lavaca, was arrested by PLPD for public intoxication. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Council OKs budget withno tax increase likely Jun 23, 2009
In an update on the budget, Prickett said one new position in the clerk of court's office is being funded by the state for the collection of child support payments. Also, he said there is a one-half position in the assessor's office that will be funded once a current employee retires. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Welfare Reform's "First Real Test" Jun 23, 2009
The real national menace is child support which feeds federal money into the states for enforcement ... I rec'd it for my two boys, even after the courts ORDERED child support from their fathers ... Now, the fathers of my children collect SSI, which is untouchable by child support. (CBS News)
The fire next door: As homeowners move on, fire moves in Jun 22, 2009
Most of what he didnt spend on rent or child support went for beer and vodka. Yoesting was widely liked, a neighborhood fixture. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Dad gets 2 years for not paying child support Jun 22, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) -- An Arizona man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for failing to pay more than $65,000 in child support ... Prosecutors say they believe it's the first time a criminal child support case had gone to trial in Chicago's federal court. (FOX 11, AZ)
Happy Father’s Day, everyone! Jun 22, 2009
A parent who loses custody must pay child support to the parent who wins custody ... A father charged with civil contempt connected with child support may be exempted from due process of law and legally presumed guilty until proven innocent ... The lines between civil and criminal contempt are often blurred in failure to pay child support cases, the NCSL continues. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Houston wins custody of daughter Jun 21, 2009
Brown was briefly jailed in February over $19,000 (9,630) in unpaid child support payment for two of his children from a previous relationship. He was sentenced to 30 days jail time, but released after a few days when the money was paid to their mother. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Obama asks men to be better fathers than his own Jun 21, 2009
Helping divorced fathers with their child support problems. File in 4 Days. (Yahoo News)
As homeowners move on, fire moves in Jun 21, 2009
But in a city with more than 1,000 abandoned homes slated for demolition, it would have to wait its turn. Until, at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 8, the little house jumped the line. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Waiting for Section 8 Jun 21, 2009
Why isn't he (they) paying child support. Questions that deserve answers. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Paul Spadafora: The fight of his life Jun 21, 2009
"This is hard, what I'm doing, putting myself back in a situation like this. If my personal life was as good as my boxing, I wouldn't have to do this. When I was champ, when I was fighting for four and five hundred grand, my child support was paid. But, now, it's years later, and that money's not there, but the problems are still there.". Spadafora has three small children by two women. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More local employers are cutting hours to stay afloat Jun 21, 2009
The 31-year-old Oregon Institute of Technology graduate is able to keep her children fed and stay on top of bills because of child support, food stamps and financial assistance from HUD housing. But she wants to break the cycle and live without government aid. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Finding the father within Jun 21, 2009
" Sheppard is one of several clergymen who has joined Pierce's efforts locally. While Fathers in Touch programs have been championed in Montgomery, Ala., where he formed his nonprofit, and Pierce's home in the state of New Jersey, increasing the number of outreach efforts where he lives in Athens is a work in progress. Clarke Central High School has adopted Fathers In Touch through head football coach Leroy Ryals, who rallied his team to take part in a father-son picture day. Fathers In Touch... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Perry Vetoes 39 Bills Jun 21, 2009
SB 1440 by Watson Sponsor: MaddenRelating to orders and judgments rendered by associate judges in child support and child protection cases and to the investigation of child abuse and neglect. SB 1760 by Watson Sponsor: BranchRelating to the administration of the Texas Save and Match Program to assist qualifying beneficiaries under the state's prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans and to the treatment of a beneficiary's assets under prepaid tuition plans and college savings plans in... (KWTX.com, TX)
Good reasons for legal fatherhood Jun 21, 2009
Later, legal fatherhood can be established through Vital Records or through Child Support Enforcement. The SCPOP program offers low-cost DNA testing for those who are not sure. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Jon & Kate Splitting? Jun 20, 2009
Jon will do a reality show that shows men how to hide income, so as to not pay child support, all while living in the,"fast lane", of his new found freedom ... Child support is gonna eat you up. (CBS News)
Tough Love From the Father-in-Chief Jun 20, 2009
Evan Bayh, drafted thestill un-passed "Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act," which streamlines child support payments, provides job training and tax credits to fathers, and strengthens child support enforcement practices. And last year candidate Obama, who had only just won the Democratic nomination for president, delivered an admonishing, scripture-laden, pro-parenting Sunday sermon at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago. (Slate)
House Dems Attempt Health Care For All Jun 20, 2009
And my ex was a dead beat father who didnot pay HIS share of child support or childs medical expenses. I survived, so why can't these people. (CBS News -- Politics)
Layoffs, courts put some dads in jail Jun 20, 2009
Because it is difficult for fathers to get their child support orders modified downward, many decent, loving fathers are being jailed because they can t keep up with their child support obligations ... For example, in one case highlighted by the Boston Globe, a divorced father who worked in the real estate industry had been paying $6,000 a month in child support, plus additional expenses such as health insurance and tuition ... The Bergen Record recently detailed the case of Peter Triantafillou,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Seventeen appointed to county boards Jun 19, 2009
- Child Support Authority (one three-year term). Nancy Ratcliff re-appointed. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ohio county wants any profit from DUI bar stool Jun 19, 2009
NEWARK, Ohio - If an Ohio man sells the motorized bar stool that got him arrested for drunken driving, a child support agency will get the money. The Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency filed a court petition after hearing an entertainment company was interested in buying Kile Wygle's unusual vehicle ... A judge agreed that if Wygle makes any profit from the stool, it should go toward back child support. (AZCentral -- News)
Asawase & Abuobu Zongo, Don't Desert Muntaka Jun 19, 2009
Did they demand Dr Ananes resignation during the NPP administration, when as a minister he was frolicking adulterously with young women in US, got one pregnant and used tax-payers money to for child support. Did ex-president Kuffour had two balls between his legs to demand the resignation or leave-of-absence for the then Dr Anane or was there any investigation initiated by the president at that time as did president Mills. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
76ers Iguodala sued for child support Jun 19, 2009
76ers Iguodala sued for child support - NBA- nbcsports ... 76ers Iguodala sued for child support ... PHILADELPHIA - A woman suing Philadelphia 76ers star Andre Iguodala for child support is seeking $12,000 to $15,000 a month. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wellesley Townsman police log: June 18 Jun 19, 2009
When asking the driver, identified as Jeancharles, for his license and registration, Jeancharles said he didn t have a license because it had been suspended due to nonpayment for child support. He was arrested, brought to the Wellesley Police Department headquarters and bailed. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
NJ woman sues 76ers' Iguodala for child support Jun 19, 2009
(AP) PHILADELPHIA - A woman suing Philadelphia 76ers star Andre Iguodala for child support is seeking $12,000 to $15,000 a month. Iguodala's attorney, Charles Meyer of Blue Bell, says his client wants to "generously provide" for London Iguodala, the girl born May 7 to 23-year-old Clayanna Warthen of Clementon, N.J. Meyer says Warthen's demands "were beyond what is reasonable." He says he still hopes to resolve the matter out of court but that his client will comply with any court order. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Job losses hurting child support Jun 18, 2009
By Marisol Bello, USA TODAY Child support payments are falling as parents lose their jobs ... And more parents are using unemployment checks to pay child support ... "It's the economy, simply put," says Iliana Rodriguez, director of Child Support Services in San Mateo County, Calif. (USA Today)
Economic development spending under review Jun 18, 2009
- Combine Child Support with another department. - Merge the parks department with Highway, Land Conservation or Maintenance and contract out the role of forester. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Forward Racine: Warrants, commitments help countys residents, budget Jun 18, 2009
Second, service of commitments holds people accountable to the courts in which they were adjudicated and, in the case of child support commitments, to the children who are the responsibility of the non-payor ... In March, the Sheriff s Department, in partnership with the Racine County Child Support Agency and the clerk of courts, assigned and dedicated two sheriff s deputies to the full-time service of warrants and commitments ... The positions are two-thirds funded through Cooperative Agreement... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Waterloo man gets 5 years in Mississippi child support case Jun 18, 2009
Jefferson County Circuit Judge Lamar Pickard sentenced Giraud Parker Jr. on Monday to a five-year sentence in state prison and ordered him to pay $12,000 in back child support, plus court costs and fees. Parker pleaded guilty in November, but Pickard delayed sentencing in order to allow Parker time to come up with the money. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Kelis Accuses Nas of Abandoning Her During Pregnancy Jun 17, 2009
Legal papers claim Kelis is dependent upon Nas' financial will. by Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by MTV News staff. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Fathers Rights and Joint Custody of... Jun 17, 2009
" [nolo.com]Is Joint Physical Custody Better for a Child? This is a very controversial issue, because there are so many factors involved. It is commonly believed that should live with mothers and that children, around the age of 12 (or older), should be given more say in their living arrangements. A few of the many factors, used to decide custody arrangements after divorce, are: Age and sex of the childEmotional ties between parent and childEmotional ties between siblings and childEach parent's... (Suite101.com)
Rich Square native calls for end to animal abuse Jun 17, 2009
A SINGLE MOM wrote on Jun 12, 2009 11:43 PM:" They do not want to tie up the system for innocent animals , but yet, Dss in Halifax can make a single mother take off work to go to court so she can testify on where her x-husband is so they can make him pay Child Support. That does not have to go to court, that can be done in the office, and that is their job anyway! That is what they are suppose to get paid for. Maybe if they paid them less or for what they actually do then the state will save a... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Family: Convicted killer owes thousands of dollars in restitution Jun 17, 2009
Then there's the matter restitution, which includes child support for the two children Hardin left behind. Total restitution including the child support payments was $16,730. (KHOU.com, TX)
Killer Owes Victim's Family Thousands Jun 17, 2009
His sentence included paying Hardin's mother $5 a week for 10 years and paying child support to Hardin's two children. Crawford's probation ends on June 15, 2010. (Click2Houston, TX)
Voters Say ‘Yes’: Funding for new jail passes in Tuesday election Jun 16, 2009
My neighbors are the Social Security, Child Support Enforcement and the Health Clinic buildings. " soonerfan wrote on Jun 15, 2009 10:41 AM:" The new jail has to be located within a certain distance from the court house. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Local lawmen make 36 arrests over busy weekend (139) Jun 16, 2009
Michael Antwane Falcon, 28, Port Lavaca, was arrested by DPS for child support violation. Jorge Luis Hysquierdo, 30, Victoria, was arrested by DPS for disregarding a stop sign, failure to appear and no insurance. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Houston wins custody of daughter Jun 16, 2009
Brown was briefly jailed in February over $19,000 (9,630) in unpaid child support payment for two of his children from a previous relationship. He was sentenced to 30 days jail time, but released after a few days when the money was paid to their mother. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
All in the family Jun 16, 2009
If the two of you split up will the non-custodial one pay child support ... will she accept the fact that if she fails to provide child support she could go to jail. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Jonesboro man arrested for police station break-in Jun 16, 2009
Woullard was charged with two counts of drug possession and Conesa was charged with an outstanding child support warrant, according to jail records. Deleon, of College Park, was arrested on one count of theft by receiving stolen property. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Two societies: One for the left, one for everyone else Jun 16, 2009
DaddyTJ wrote on Jun 15, 2009 12:45 PM:" No Cross, you ASSUME that I think most everyone is one welfare. I don't. I know the stats of that. But your own party would like to expand welfare. And figures show that 2 percent figure is about 9 years old. I bet it's closer to 5% now with all the job loss. Welfare doesn't work. It doesn't help those who actually need assistance.I have a friend who makes $27,000 a year (roughly) working at Wal-mart 3rd shift. She has two children. A 16 year old girl and... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Man sentenced in Miss. child support case Jun 16, 2009
Jefferson County Circuit Judge Lamar Pickard sentenced Giraud Parker Jr. of Waterloo, Iowa, to a five-year sentence in state prison and ordered him to pay $12,000 in back child support, plus court cost and fees ... "This defendant did not come up with the back child support owed and so he will be going to jail," said Attorney General Jim Hood, whose office prosecuted Parker. (The Clarion-Ledger)
• 5th District Court news Jun 6, 2009
The State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, Child Support Services have filed claims against the following. Jose D. Juarez Lopez. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Dad injected him with HIV as a baby, he's survived to inspire Jun 6, 2009
But prosecutors argued that Stewart wanted the family out of his life, and didn't want to pay child support. Stewart was convicted of first-degree assault and received the maximum sentence, life in prison. (USA Today -- News)
County Hoping Federal Grant, Other Possible Funds Restart Courthouse Renovation Project Jun 6, 2009
The county has had to rent properties for several offices and departments, including several storefronts on the square that face the old courthouse, for the health department, child support enforcement, public defender's office and University of Missouri Extension Center. The courthouse, when restored, will house the offices of the prosecuting attorney, public defender and public administrator as well as a veterans Hall of Honor and a number of historic documents. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
"They Broke Him," Accused GI's Dad Says Jun 6, 2009
His ex-wife obtained a temporary restraining order against him and an order withholding earnings for child support. In February 1993, a month after the divorce decree was issued, Russell was charged with misdemeanor assault but the matter was dropped, the records show. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Platte may face suit on marriage licenses Jun 6, 2009
This information, in turn, is used by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to facilitate child support tracking efforts. It should be made clear to applicants that a social security card is not a prerequisite to the issuance of a marriage license in Platte County. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
LETTERS: NCT, June 6, 2009 Jun 6, 2009
" Thus, no law or court ruling abridging people's right to make their own religious choices should be allowed. ...Terrorizing clinic patients, staff and physicians with threats and intimidation and multiple murders is immoral. They must be treated as the terrorists they are. Want to see a mass murderer, Mr. Terry? Look in the mirror.Ted RobinsonCarlsbadBush welcomed at Notre Dame?Re: : If Catholics believe their institutions should not honor those who do not adhere to their moral principles, why... (North County Times)
Family of amnesia patient doubts her story Jun 5, 2009
Brian Nicewonger said she owes him more than $7,000 in back child support and has plenty of reason to wipe the slate clean. To me, this is all hoodoo, he said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Divorce was taboo once Jun 5, 2009
Bottom line, should they break matrimonial promises, they undergo the same moral and ethical responsibility as you or I. For better or for worse, come alimony, child support, community property and lawyers fees. We should all remember (specifically those who argue that marriage, from a moral standpoint, can only be between a man and a woman), once upon a time the D word was taboo. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
It’s COW-EAT-a, not cuh-WEET-a Jun 5, 2009
You invited them in with your child support crap. JD. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
