Trooper who struck man wins acquittal Oct 4, 2008
He is in jail for failing to pay child support, but he never faced charges in the chase that started the incident. Lance Cpl. Garren has been suspended without pay since his federal indictment in June. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More of this story Oct 4, 2008
Also there were revelations he had fathered nine children by nine women, a fact that came out in a child support case in Georgia. Even in Buffalo, there were early signs of trouble. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
'Pay to play,' liens cloud House race Oct 4, 2008
He also was found in contempt of court and threatened with jail for nonpayment of child support in 1984 and 1992 ... He said he resolved the child support issues and is paying the IRS $525 a month. (The Palm Beach Post)
Families dump teens under new 'safe-haven' law Oct 4, 2008
For now, such children will be placed in foster care or with relatives, but the courts could require parents to attend counseling and might even order them to pay child support. This article appeared on page A - 7 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Friend in Need Oct 4, 2008
Eva gets some child support, but with her small income, she does not have nearly enough to cover bills and pay off her student loan. Once she can resolve these issues and get re-established in her field, Eva feels that her life will be back on track. (Beacon Villager, MA)
GBI investigating man's death Oct 4, 2008
Devetrice Ryshawn McIntyre, 23, 309 Martin St., Bainbridge, contempt of court-original charge child support, SO. Shareda Ann Jackson, 27, 710 Gordon Ave., Apt. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Travis Henry arrested in alleged coke deal Oct 3, 2008
Also there were revelations he had fathered nine children by nine women, a fact that came out in a child support case in Georgia. Henry rushed for 691 yards on 167 carries with four touchdowns in his one season in Denver, which was marked by a successful appeal of a one-year NFL suspension over a failed drug test. (ESPN -- Football News)
Main Street vs. Wall Street Oct 3, 2008
While child support is not being paid and the agency responsible for that has done nothing. No one has bailed us out or her out on this. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cerchi gets 12 years for molesting child Oct 3, 2008
Donald D. Cunningham, 51, of Columbia, was sentenced to four years in prison for violating the probation he received for failure to pay child support. The judge will consider probation after he completes a 120-day shock incarceration program. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Students hear from two House candidates Oct 3, 2008
"Her father worked for Clark Equipment before it closed. Her mother stayed at home with the children, then worked for the Herald-Palladium.They had one car and lived in the country, "so I was not able to participate in sports activities," she told Jodie VandenHeede's topics students Tuesday morning at Union High.Her first marriage didn't last long and she was divorced at 24, with a 2-year-old son to raise.Those difficult days exposed her to the child support system, "and that's something else... (Niles Star, MI)
Businesswoman avoids eviction Oct 3, 2008
According to their bankruptcy petition, the family's only income is unemployment and child support payments. Their only assets besides the home are personal possessions and two vehicles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
JEFFERSON COUNTY RESIDENTS PACK MAIN STREET FOR DISTRICT FAIR PARADE (473) Oct 3, 2008
LaDonna Hall, a Pine Bluff resident who works at a child support office, brought her daughter and several other children to see the festivities, especially the bands from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Jack Robey Junior High School, and Dollarway School District bands. She is another regular at the parade and fair, which will feature more of an Arkansas flair than usual this time around. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Colombia in shock over grisly baby murder Oct 3, 2008
The father later confessed that he paid 250 U.S. dollars to a woman to kidnap the baby from his home in Chia in northern Bogota, so he did not have to pay the child support maintenance. The woman, now in prison, has admitted the kidnapping. (Xinhuanet, China)
Buzz Briefs: Nicole Kidman, Rapper T.I. Sep 25, 2008
Rapper T.I. Pleased With Child Support Outcome. A lawyer for T.I. said the rapper is happy with a judge's decision in a child support case brought by the mother of two of his children. (CBS News)
ID theft among children can be hidden for years Sep 25, 2008
And there's a 5-year-old whose identity is linked to driver's licenses, arrest warrants for drunken driving, and a warrant for unpaid child support. These stories may sound unusual, but Foley has heard of many such situations since she started the San Diego-based Identity Theft Resource Center in 1999, and she's convinced that the poaching of children's identities is more common than anyone knows. (Boston Globe)
School, Officials Address Dress Code In Meeting Sep 25, 2008
I don't get child support. I already did my back to school shopping. (KSBW 8, CA)
Prosecutor contesting claim of $132,000 in unpaid alimony, child support (3188) Sep 25, 2008
Prosecutor contesting claim of 132,000 in unpaid alimony, child support By The News Tribune Staff. A Randolph County judge has set Oct. 16 for the next hearing in a case involving Cole County Prosecutor Mark Richardson and a court ruling he owes 132,000 in unpaid maintenance and child support ... Richardson's office, through Assistant Prosecutor Holly Finch, generally handles more than 100 similar cases each year, at the request of the state's Child Support Enforcement Division. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Prosecutor: Pa. man killed wife to avoid paying child support Sep 25, 2008
man killed wife to avoid paying child support ... man killed wife to avoid paying child support ... (AP) An eastern Pennsylvania man denies federal charges that he plotted to have his former wife killed to avoid paying child support. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Thieves stealing children's identities Sep 25, 2008
And there's a 5-year-old whose identity is linked to driver's licenses, arrest warrants for drunken driving, and a warrant for unpaid child support ... Though you may feel secure in your own family, another recurring scenario is that a child's Social Security number becomes associated with a different name a technique that's sometimes used by an undocumented immigrant or someone who is trying to avoid child support payments. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rebate checks diverted to pay $2B in debts Sep 25, 2008
By Dennis Cauchon, USA TODAY About $2 billion in economic stimulus rebate checks are being confiscated to pay overdue bills for child support, student loans and back taxes, the government says ... The biggest beneficiaries: parents who are owed child support ... "It's a nice bonus for the children and families in need," says Mike Adams, head of child support at the Tennessee Department of Human Services. (Yahoo News -- Taxes and the IRS)
Let's be Neighbors Sep 25, 2008
Elena's mother Carol's co-workers at Winston County Child Support gave Elena a Bridal Tea at the home of Linda Veazey on Wood Street in Louisville on September 7th. Linda has a beautiful home and I enjoyed and appreciated her sharing it at the shower for Elena. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Fancy state furniture was made by Oregon prisoners Sep 25, 2008
In addition to being paid modest salaries, they return money to their communities through the payment of taxes, child support, court-imposed fines and restitution to victims. Without the work provided by OCE, they would have no income with which to pay their obligations. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Blagojevich administration successfully collects child support from parents seeking hunting and fishing licenses Sep 25, 2008
CHICAGO Denying the hunting and fishing licenses of deadbeat parents has proven to be an effective incentive to getting some parents in Illinois to pay child support, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich announced Sept. 23. September marks one year since the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services teamed up with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to deny hunting and fishing licenses from parents who are not paying child support ... In its first year, the program has resulted in... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Child support commission affects thousands in South Dakota Sep 25, 2008
Troy Green is one of nearly 5,000 non-custodial parents who had their federal stimulus rebate check garnished by the South Dakota Office of Child Support Enforcement this year, but he doesn't appreciate the title of "deadbeat dad" that often accompanies that action ... "I do pay my child support every week," Green said, shortly after he spoke to the state's Commission on Child Support, which held a hearing in Rapid City on Sept. 22 to hear recommendations from the public on how to improve South... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Local Drug Busts Continue Sep 25, 2008
According to records of the Laurens County Sheriff s Department, Willie Earl Butler, 33, of 119 West Garner Street, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of the tools of a crime, possession of marijuana less than an ounce and child support violation. Sgt. Chris Brewer, of the Laurens County Sheriff s Narcotic s Team, said a search warrant was executed at the West Garner Street home as a result of complaints about the house. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Judge dismisses Tenn. felon voting lawsuit Sep 24, 2008
(AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to a 2006 Tennessee law that blocks felons from voting if they owe child support or restitution. The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Tennessee brought the case on behalf of 4 individuals who have completed their terms of imprisonment, parole and probation. (WREG.com, TN)
Christensen Seeks New Wiretap Trial, Claims Juror Improperly Removed Sep 24, 2008
related to the wiretapping of his opponent in a high-profile child support case, has filed two motions for a new trial based on the alleged improper removal of a juror during deliberations. Christensen, the former managing partner of Los Angeles-based (which was renamed last week to Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs & Shapiro), was convicted on conspiracy to commit wiretapping and aiding and abetting a wiretap. (Law.com)
Have a 'safe' retired life Sep 24, 2008
You may also wish to consult an attorney about any other unintended consequences, specially if you are in debt or owe child support or alimony. Cashing out of your retirement plan may mean your creditors can collect against that payment. (India Times)
Judge tells T.I. to pay more child support Sep 24, 2008
ATLANTA - A judge on Tuesday ordered rapper T.I. to pay more child support to the mother of two of his children after she claimed he wasnt providing enough money ... Dixons attorney, Randy Kessler, said his client is still unsatisfied with the amount the judge ordered T.I. to pay but is happy to receive more child support. (MSNBC -- News)
Manhunt takes place Sunday night Sep 24, 2008
Earlier that day, Capt. Cecilia Willis informed Nix and Morris that 32-year-old Strickland had an outstanding child support pick-up order out of Clinch County, Ga ... was charged with giving false information and contempt of court-original charge child support (out of Clinch County). (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Maryland Worries About Fairness at Polls Sep 24, 2008
Leaflets were distributed throughout predominately minority neighborhoods, warning voters to stay away from the polls if they hadn't paid their parking tickets or child support. Or claiming, falsely, that black leaders had endorsed Republicans. (ABC News)
Chandler, Easley race gets personal Sep 23, 2008
He said Chandler is a deadbeat dad who didn t pay child support ... Chandler acknowledged he was late paying money after he divorced his former wife in 1985 as they continued to fight over child support and visitation rights ... If there was any problem in that divorce and in the child support and the child custody, it was my fault, he said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Child support collections increase Sep 23, 2008
Last year, more than 148 million in child support was due in the state, a 2 ... Child support collections were more than 87 million in South Dakota in 2007, up from more than 82 million in 2006, state data show ... "Our state has a track record of success with child support recovery," said Hugh Grogan, Minnehaha County Human Services director. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
For Neb. treasurer Osborn, still a dual identity Sep 23, 2008
And computer security problems that allowed a hacker to break into the computer system that handles child support payments have been fixed, Osborn says. Of course, the day-to-day work Osborn is doing on his small piece of the government machine aren't likely to trump what happened on April 1, 2001 over the South China Sea. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rants and raves Sep 23, 2008
I AM GLAD TO SEE the child support system crack down on deadbeat moms and dads. I just want to know how they know who they are. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sound off --- Sept. 23 Sep 23, 2008
Why are single mothers getting child support being charged a $25 fee taken out of the child support funds. I've been asking them for a while and I can't get an answer. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
BadgerCare will need $25M more this year Sep 23, 2008
Chris wrote on Sep 23, 2008 8:24 AM:" Krusty: You anger me. My husband has an associates degree in Mechanical Design/Engineering. He has lost his job 3 times in the last 5 years due to NAFTA. He worked not only his full-time job, but a part-time job to help make up his $1000 per month deficiet he pays in child support for his 3 kids. He cannot find a job with his associates degree because of the economy. Employers don't have to "settle" for an associates degree due to the abundance of bachelor's... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How would missing girls look after 7 years? Sep 23, 2008
One theory is that both girls were kidnapped and taken to North Africa by an Arab man who was angry because he was paying child support for one of the children but found out he was not the father. Authorities have found no signs of the girls anywhere overseas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
When Thomas Jefferson Took Sally Hemings to Paris Sep 23, 2008
PAY YOUR CHILD support through the court. Blog Roll. (Slate)
James Crumley, 68; novelist inspired other crime writers Sep 22, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Circuit court actions (195) Sep 22, 2008
Kennie Glasgow, 37, pled guilty to a February 2005 charge of failure to pay child support, according to court records. Joyce also placed a Kansas City man on five years' supervised probation. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Houston wins custody of daughter Sep 22, 2008
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)
Stimulus checks boost child support payment collections Sep 22, 2008
By The Associated Press Monday, September 22, 2008. Federal government checks meant to stimulate the economy have helped South Dakota and other states catch up with parents who are delinquent on their child-support payments. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Child-support stimulus Sep 21, 2008
A total of $831 million has been collected by child support agencies nationwide ... And many of those who were behind on child support payments didn't get a check either ... The IRS then sends the checks to child support agencies. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Grand Jury Issues Indictments Sep 21, 2008
A 17-year old juvenile of East Dublin was indicted for criminal damage to property in the second degree for allegedly scratching the vehicle of another person following a child support hearing at the courthouse. The damage to the vehicle was in in excess of $500. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
James Crumley dies, influential crime novelist Sep 20, 2008
He returned to Missoula to simply write, and there he stayed, with occasional trips to Hollywood in the 1980s to work on screenplays, which paid the child support and alimony to four of his five wives. This article appeared on page B - 5 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Child support office to relocate to Tallahassee Sep 20, 2008
The latest victim is the Department of Revenue s (child support) office inside the Masonic Temple building at the corner of Jefferson and Adams Street in downtown Quincy ... The Department handles about 5,000 all child support cases in Gadsden and Liberty Counties annually ... Those cases include people who need to get answers to general child support questions, report the whereabouts or working place of people who owe child support, and request modification of payments. (Gadsden County Times, FL)
Get-tough initiative to target city killings Sep 20, 2008
One group member shoots, they all go down -- for murder, conspiracy, probation violations, weapons charges, unpaid child support, whatever. "If they know for sure that there will be legal consequences when they shoot somebody, they won't do it," Mr. Kennedy said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A-Rod Covers the Bases in Divorce Settlement Sep 19, 2008
as well as enough spousal and child support to maintain the "high standard of living" she and the girls are used to. Rodriguez's camp denied "any duty to support Wife beyond those obligations" specifically laid out in the prenup. (E! Online)
John Lott: Reckless Mortgages Behind Financial Mess Sep 19, 2008
Sources of Income: In addition to primary employment income, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will accept the following as valid income sources: overtime and part time work, second jobs (including seasonal work), retirement and Social Security income, alimony, child support, Veterans Administration (VA) benefits, welfare payments, and unemployment benefits. Accepting these new criteria was hardly voluntary. (Fox News)
A-ROD settles nasty divorce... Sep 19, 2008
"In her divorce petition, , 35, demanded the couple's $12 million waterfront estate in , , and "equitable distribution" of all assets acquired during the marriage.She also asked for alimony and child support from A-Rod, who made $28 million this season. She asked for life and health insurance and enough to pay for private schools so she and their two daughters can maintain the "high standard of living" they're used to.Alex Rodriguez countered that he was only willing to give her what was... (The Drudge Report)
Game On! blog: A-Rod hits the free agent market Sep 19, 2008
alimony, child support and money to pay for private schools for their two daughters. A-Rod countered that there was. (USA Today -- Sports)
Food stamp replacement application hours extended Sep 19, 2008
To reschedule child support appointments, contact Diane Henderson at (937) 327-3655. SpringfieldNewsSun. (Springfield News Sun)
A-Rod, Wife Settle Divorce Case Sep 19, 2008
The 35-year-old also asked for alimony and child support from the Yankees slugger, as well as life and health insurance, and enough money to be able to send the couple's daughters to private schools, the Daily News reported. Alex Rodriguez was only willing to give Cynthia what was required in their prenuptial agreement, according to the Daily News. (KCRA 3, CA)
Arrests & Citations Sep 19, 2008
Robert Lamar Scott, 45, 905 Martin St., Bainbridge, contempt of court-original charge child support, SO. Derrick Dewayne Tyler, 31, 108 Dupree St., Bainbridge, parole violation (two counts)-original charge sale of cocaine, SO. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
T.I. responds Sep 18, 2008
A lot of deceiving information has been reported regarding my recent child support proceeding ... She has chosen not to work and to live 100% from her child support receipts ... Can we please talk about things will affect our community and economy not how much TI pays for child support. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
County deficit continues to drop; now at $370,000 Sep 18, 2008
Hebert introduced options on the operations side that could also reduce costs, including consolidating the Child Support Agency and Health and Human Services, consolidating the Forest and Recreation Department with another department, contracting forestry services, reducing or eliminating the annual $450,000 capital improvement allocation, delaying projects or maintenance in the highway department, borrowing money for equipment or road work, and implementing a wheel tax on vehicles. Other... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Marc Wehrs: Not a lot of appeal in boilers and security Sep 18, 2008
If I have a child, I must pay child support. If I have a child, that support doesn t include education. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ex-offenders move from prison to jobs Sep 18, 2008
In addition to helping ex-offenders enter the work force, Ready4Work gives referrals for child support, food stamp residency, legal aid and other services ... Those with failure to pay child support or possession of drug convictions are generally the easiest, because employers ignore the former and they understand the latter often has do with selling, not using. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Tribble Reappointed to Third Term as Juvenile Court Judge Sep 18, 2008
Tribble also acted as Special Assistant Attorney General from 1977 until 2001 in several counties assisting in the recovery of monies due the State under the Child Support Recovery Act. Judge Tribble is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Woman Summoned To Court Over 63-Cents In Child Support Sep 18, 2008
COLUMBIA, SC (WLTX)--A Sumter County woman was summoned to court for a child support payment less than a dollar, due to the Sumter County Family Court's shift to a new computerized system ... She even remembers receiving a letter at the conclusion of her child support duties saying she had paid in full. (W-USA News, DC)
No criminal conduct in Sean Leverts death Sep 17, 2008
He had just started a 22-month sentence for failure to pay child support. The lawsuit accuses the sheriffs department of failing to give Levert an adequate nursing assessment or mental health assessment and of failing to notify the jail pharmacy of his need for medication. (MSNBC -- News)
Matthews: Palin an Empty 'Vessel' for Neo-Cons to Fill Sep 17, 2008
If the workers are "responsibly supporting their children on child support," give those workers a benefit of $1,110. - Extend AMT patch. (MediaResearch.org)
Fancy state furniture was made by Oregon prisoners Sep 17, 2008
In addition to being paid modest salaries, they return money to their communities through the payment of taxes, child support, court-imposed fines and restitution to victims. Without the work provided by OCE, they would have no income with which to pay their obligations. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
T.I. Disputes Child-Support Allegations Sep 17, 2008
"A lot of deceiving information has been reported regarding my recent child support proceeding," the statement reads in part. "It is unfortunate that the media has been used to manipulate the circumstances and distort the facts. Those that know me all know that there is nothing more important to me than my children. I have always supported all of my children financially, emotionally and spiritually. This has always been the case, and I will continue to do so in the future as this is my... (VHI.com -- Music News)
