Blog Posts in January, 2010
Posted on Jan 29, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Just because you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, does not mean you cannot try to settle your divorce in an amicable fashion. Collaborative divorce provides a forum for spouses who ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Bristol Palin, the oldest daughter of ex Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is seeking child support from her ex-fiancé, Levi Johnston. Court documents show Palin asking for $1,750 a month for ...
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Posted on Jan 27, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
During a divorce one spouse might be ordered to make financial support payments to the other spouse, referred to as alimony or spousal support . There are several different alimony arrangements that ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
There have been several reports that movie-star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are separating. Although the couple is not legally married, it is rumored the pair has already signed the paperwork ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Domestic violence continues to haunt millions of people throughout the United States every day, and unfortunately it continues to go unreported. Many victims of domestic violence never report the ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Are you a business owner? If so, you have a lot more to lose during a divorce than just your marriage. According to a research study conducted by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
When a couple is not married, a cohabitation agreement should be created. Simply put, a cohabitation agreement defines property rights and the roles and responsibilities of each party in a ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Adoption is a truly rewarding experience for individuals and couples who wish to expand their family. If you are interested in learning more about adoption, you should consider speaking with an ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
It seems as if every day there is some news story, study, or statistic claiming the divorce rate in the United States is on the rise. In contrast to this trend, one news outlet is reporting that more ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
A child custody case out of Santa Cruz, California is shedding light on what could be a major issue for gay and lesbian couples who have children together. Kim T. Smith is suing her former partner, ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Life happens, things change, and what you considered important at the time your prenuptial agreement was created may no longer be relevant. Other times there are new circumstances that need to be ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Any time children are involved in a divorce or separation it is best to consult an attorney who has experience in child law. The Law Office of Michael R. Young has experience in multiple areas of ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Have you and your spouse decided to file for divorce ? If so you, you may want to consider mediation as an alternative to divorce. During mediation, the parties in a divorce meet with a mediator whose ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
When children are involved, one of the most important issues to resolve during a divorce is child custody and visitation . Below are some brief descriptions detailing the different types of custody ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you are planning to get married, you will need to decide whether you’d like to apply for a public marriage license or a confidential marriage license. Public Marriage Licenses Benefits of a public ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
The Marriage Recognition and Family Protection Act, a law signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in October, went into effect last week. Under the act, California will now fully recognize same-sex ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce , you should do your best to minimize conflict during the divorce process , especially if children are involved. Countless studies have shown ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
The Passport Denial Program is a federal program designed to enforce delinquent child support payments. When a person is ordered by the court to pay child support, and he or she fails to comply the ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you are divorced or legally separated, the judge will have issued a variety of court orders before your divorce or separation was finalized. This might include a child support order, a child ...
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Posted on Jan 1, 2010 By Katie Neimand
A case out of Pennsylvania is shedding light on a major issue involving paternity and a man’s responsibility to pay child support . The case centers around Mike. When Mike’s daughter was 2-years-old ...
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