Blog Posts in February, 2012
Posted on Feb 29, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
Are you getting a divorce ? If so, you may either be asked to pay alimony or request that alimony be paid to you. These payments will be in addition to the division of property and assets that will ...
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Posted on Feb 28, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
In an effort to cut down on costs associated with the collection of child support , the Treasury Department of Washington State is taking new measures. It plans on eliminating paper checks and using ...
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Posted on Feb 27, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
A recent study shows that more and more couples are fighting about their pets during divorce cases. The primary issue is who will obtain custody over the beloved canines and felines once the divorce ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
A bill that just went through the Virginia Senate this month may spark debate across the state. If the bill is approved and signed into law, it will seriously affect adoptions. Known as the ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
When singer Katy Perry announced that she was divorcing her comedian husband Russell Brand, the pair had to go through the property division process just like any other couple. Now, it appears a ...
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Posted on Feb 20, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
Tragedy struck in Utah last week when an enraged father took the life of his two sons. All three died in a house fire, an incident that now has people across the country talking about child custody ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
Singer Courtney Love's daughter filed a restraining order against her in 2009 and now she is being blamed for the death of family pets as well. According to Love's daughter, Frances Bean ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
As a mother, raising your child can be extremely rewarding, but also stressful. If you cannot support your child financially on your own income, it may be time to consider asking the child's ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
The divorce between reality star Kim Kardashian and husband Kris Humphries may be televised. Some experts believe that the trial could go on for weeks even though the marriage lasted less than three ...
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Posted on Feb 8, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
News sources reported that a fourth grader in California was served with a restraining order after threatening a fellow student with a knife. Last week the young boy, who remains unnamed, reportedly ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
An actress and former male model are back in court to discuss the terms of their child custody agreement. Halle Berry, 45, wants to prevent the baby's father from having any ability to spend time ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
Are you a woman considering divorce ? If so, there are certain things that you should try to do before you file. By doing these things in advance, you will better prepare yourself for the future when ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2012 By Riverside Family Lawyer
Child custody laws can be tricky, especially when they involve more than one state. If you have recently moved to a new state and want to declare custody in your new area of residence, you will have ...
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