Habitat holds open house for potential homeowners Mar 6, 2010
Applicants are asked to bring the following documents to the open house: 2008 and 2009 tax returns, all W-2 forms from 2008 and 2009, proof of additional income or public assistance, and verification of child support. The open house will continue Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mizell Library, located at 1409 Northwest Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Madison Woman's Death Ruled A Homicide Mar 5, 2010
Although the divorce was final in 2005, they have been back to court dozens of times for issues such as child support and motions for contempt of court, according to court records ... Hamburg listed his ex-wife, to whom he owed $36,000 in back child support, among his creditors ... His annual income of about $100,000 was consumed largely by wage garnishments for back child support and federal tax liens. (FOX61, CT)
NBA Roundup: Heat overcomes Bryant, Lakers Mar 5, 2010
Tawanna Iverson filed for divorce in Fulton County Superior Court, asking for full custody of the couple's five children, child support and alimony. Looking for more from the Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Time running out for a 2006 tax refund Mar 5, 2010
The refund will also be applied to any amounts still owed to the IRS and may be used to satisfy unpaid child support or past due federal debts such as student loans. cconte@bizjournals. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Kansas Casinos and Child Support Mar 5, 2010
CHILD SUPPORT: A House committee is considering a bill that would require winners at state-owned casinos or at racetracks to turn over the money if they owe back child support. The bill would make state-owned casinos or pari-mutuel racetracks run the names of people who win $1,200 or more through a child support debtor registry ... When a winner tried to cash out, the jackpot would be taken to pay the child support. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
$19M still unclaimed by Ala. taxpayers Mar 4, 2010
To receive a 2006 refund, no returns can be filed online, checks will be held if they haven t filed tax returns for 2007 or 2008 and the refund will be applied to any amounts still owed to the IRS or to satisfy unpaid child support or outstanding federal debts. The IRS said if the 2006 money is not claimed, it automatically becomes property of the U.S. Treasury. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
R.I. Official OKs Talks With Fired Faculty Mar 4, 2010
If you flunk, no welfare, no child support, no anything and CPS finds a new home for the child. Want to bet the parents suddenely find it possible to show up for conferences, make sure the kids do homework and make sure the kids sleep at night instead of out and about causing problems. (CBS News -- US)
IRS: Americans owed $1.3B Mar 3, 2010
Those seeking a refund for 2006 won t get money back unless they have filed tax return for 2007 and 2008, and if money is owed, it will be taken out and used to satisfy unpaid child support or past due federal debts such as student loans. Most Read Stories. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Lindsay's father 'nuts' Mar 3, 2010
"The real issue here? I don't condone that he has never paid child support. He has never stepped up. It's not fair, my mom has been such a great mother and has done such a great job raising us.". Despite her unhappiness with her father's behaviour, Lindsay insists she is "grateful" to him because he brought her family including her mother Dina, sister Ali and brothers Michael Jr. and Cody closer together. (iAfrica.com)
New foundation to help unwed teen-agers here (1) Mar 2, 2010
A-Way Up Foundation is located on the north side of the Kaufman County Courthouse Square and offers free pregnancy tests, information on options other than abortion, parenting classes, self-esteem classes, a 24-hour toll-free hotline (866-955-AWAY), support groups and information about child support laws. Future plans inclue continuing education for young moms, classes to help teen-agers get into college, free or low-cost child care, housing, job placement and assistance, day care assistance and... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Summer Light by Luanne Rice Book Re... Mar 1, 2010
The fact too, that Kylie s father was a married man and when he found out May was pregnant he ended their relationship and went back to his wife, paying May child support, but never wanting to see his daughter. At school Kylie was made fun at because the kids knew she didn t have a father. (Suite101.com)
Masters screen family law matters Mar 1, 2010
In our state court system, masters usually hear family law matters, such as establishment of temporary child support, alimony or uncontested divorces. They also preside over contempt cases where a parent is charged with failing to pay child support. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Fixing the homeowner default trap Feb 28, 2010
Child support payments and her income total about $5,000 per month. Monthly mortgage payments at 6 percent (for 30 years) are $3,600. (Boston Globe)
A government out of step on gay rights Feb 28, 2010
Statistics from the 2006 Census show there are 1500 children living in same-sex families in NSW. Discrimination in the Adoption Act denies children living in s 00004000 ame-sex families, protections and entitlements that come with parentage, including automatic rights to inheritance, parental responsibility for medical treatment and child support obligations. Sexual orientation is not a meaningful indicator of one's ability to parent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Child support trial set in Palin, Johnston case Feb 27, 2010
PALMER, Alaska (AP) A judge in Alaska has set a date for the child support trial of Bristol Palin and the father of her son but urged the two to work out a resolution before then ... The 19-year-old daughter of is seeking nearly $1,700 a month in child support from Johnson, who is a current Playgirl model. (USA Today -- Life)
Levi Johnston to pay Bristol Palin Back Child Support 'Within a Week' Feb 27, 2010
Levi Johnston to pay Bristol Palin Back Child Support - ABC News ... Judge Orders Levi Johnston to pay Bristol Palin Back Child Support ... In a 20-minute hearing Thursday, a judge ordered Levi Johnston to pay child support and retroactive back payments for the care of Tripp, the son he had with Bristol Palin, daughter of former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. (ABC News)
Southern Africa: Children Who Slip Across Borders Feb 27, 2010
Duncan acknowledged that most countries did not have the resources or the capacity to ratify the Hague Conventions, which include treaties on child abduction, inter-country adoption, protection of children and the international recovery of child support. He said the Hague Conference was trying to build capacity. (allAfrica.com)
Jones misses out on federal bench Feb 27, 2010
Jones, 53, graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law and began his legal career in 1978, as director of the Western Judicial Circuit's Child Support Recovery Unit. Gov. Zell Miller in 1995 named him the circuit's first black Superior Court judge, and Jones has juggled his responsibilities in court with many other civic duties, like chairing OneAthens, a community anti-poverty group, and forming the area's first felony drug court. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dogs Seized After Complaints 25 comments Feb 25, 2010
MooCo has child support laws also, they don't enforce them either. seems like the county handles everything pretty much the same. (The Pilot Newspaper)
A single parent can raise their kids Feb 25, 2010
Iam owedmore than $25,000 in child support ... And when he talks about that visitation interference being a crime, why is not paying your child supporta crime. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Wyoming Legislature Feb 24, 2010
CHILD SUPPORT: The Senate for the third time passed a bill that would allow for termination of parental rights for parents who fail to provide support and maintain regular contact with their children. Article Rating. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bristol Palin to Make Acting Debut as Teen Mom Feb 24, 2010
Bristol was briefly engaged to the baby's father, Levi Johnston, whom she has recently has taken to court to get full custody of their son, Tripp, and to ask for increased child support. 1. (ABC News)
Africa: Top Officials Plan to Stop Child Trafficking, Abuse Feb 24, 2010
"UNICEF is committed to accompany all countries in this region in their efforts to comply with the Hague Conventions on children," he added, referring to four inter-governmental pacts adopted since 1980 on international child abduction, inter-country adoption, protection, and international recovery of child support. Although Governments have ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, many countries have yet to ratify the... (allAfrica.com)
Suddenly Single? How to Get Back Between the Sheets Feb 24, 2010
Ladies, just know that an older man may not automatically be a sugar daddy at all, since he s probably paying alimony, child support or college education for the kids in his first family. Column Archive. (Fox News)
New F&M building will bring new opportunities to downtown Forest area Feb 23, 2010
Part of the building was used for many years as office space for Family and Children Services and Child Support which moved to the Ralph Brown building on the next block. Since their departure, the building remained quiet. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Please, no more of those extensions (521) Feb 22, 2010
Then after her child support payments are deducted and an amount for an unemployment overpayment months ago is taken out (which was their mistake for months) she gets 73 per week. Ouch. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Free agent prize peppered with potential pitfalls Feb 21, 2010
The 25-year-old has seven children by six women in five states, and the attorney for one of the mothers told the San Diego Union-Tribune last week that he s past due on $25,000 in child support payments. Cromartie has been named in at least five paternity suits in the last five years, and he blamed a swoon in his play in 2008 - coming off a 10-interception season - on these distractions. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The true cost of teen pregnancy Feb 20, 2010
" If he sticks to his word, Nate will be an exception to the rule. What hes doing is exceedingly rare, says Bill Albert, spokesman for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. The notion that teen fathers are sticking around supporting their child, and supporting the mother simply doesnt happen as much as we would like I want to applaud this young man, but I wonder where the couple will be in two years. Eight of 10 teenage fathers do not marry the... (MSNBC -- Health)
Housing Market Victims Feb 20, 2010
The state considers child support payments as income, although I have not seen a payment in over 18 months, and as a result I do not qualify for assistance as far as rental deposit help or food stamps. Since my mortgages were sold three times during the foreclosure process, I have a total of five foreclosures on my credit report and my credit has dropped to below 400. (KERO 23, CA)
Palin seeks Johnston's financial records Feb 20, 2010
ANCHORAGE - The lawyer representing Sarah Palin's daughter in a child support battle is seeking financial statements from Playgirl magazine, CNN and other media companies ... ANCHORAGE - The lawyer representing Sarah Palin's daughter in a child support battle is seeking financial statements from Playgirl magazine, CNN and other media companies ... Bristol Palin's attorney, Thomas Van Flein, wants subpoenas for financial records to determine an appropriate level of child support from Levi... (Juneau Empire)
South Africa: Increase in Social Grants Will Benefit Children Feb 20, 2010
Experts say children will benefit in two ways - through the increase of the Child Support Grant (CSG) as well as the old age pension, which has shown to have a positive knock-on effect for the livelihoods of all members of a family. The CSG increased to 32. (allAfrica.com)
Palin attorney seeks Johnston records from media outlets Feb 19, 2010
CHILD SUPPORT: She wants to subpoena playgirl and other media outlets ... Bristol Palin's lawyer is seeking permission to subpoena media outlets such as Playgirl magazine and CNN to determine how much money Levi Johnston, the father of her child, has made to calculate an appropriate level of child support ... Palin is seeking $1,688 a month in child support, down from an initial request of $1,750 after Johnston's income was adjusted. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ticket refund Feb 19, 2010
Palin seeks records Bristol Palin s lawyer is seeking permission to subpoena media outlets such as Playgirl magazine and CNN to determine how much money Levi Johnston, the father of her child, has made to calculate an appropriate level of child support. It could take a judge weeks to decide on the request by Palin, the teenage daughter of Sarah Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate, and former governor of Alaska. (Boston Globe)
Are my Thrashers bobbleheads still worth anything on eBay?... Feb 19, 2010
His lawyer has written his " I want to play golf again so I can pay child support and alimony "speech. Score: 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gordhan wows economist Feb 18, 2010
Bruggemans said that - as always - great compassion was shown for the poor in the way the income tax tables were changed, with two million more children this year qualifying for child support, and R7-billion allocated extra to municipalities to shield the poor from coming electricity and water tariff increases. " Sapa Digg President Jacob Zuma's girlfriend was awarded a catering tender to the value of R1.3m. SA President Jacob Zuma says parastatals cannot be allowed to be "both referee and... (iAfrica.com)
How you'll be affected by the Budget Feb 18, 2010
Child support grants up by R10 to R250 a month. Forster care grants up by R30 to R710 a month. (Business Report, South Africa)
SA Council of Churches urges pro-poor budget Feb 17, 2010
President Jacob Zuma's state of the nation address contained many positive commitments -- like extending the child support grant to children between 15 and 18, improving healthcare and commitments to affordable housing plans, it said. But, it lacked a "coherent vision of the society we wish to become". (Business Report, South Africa)
Chicago mission on front lines of homeless crisis Feb 17, 2010
She came to Olive Branch with two of her five children after losing her cashier job in June and child support stopped arriving in September. The mission helped her regroup. (Pensacola News Journal)
Statehouse Report (1) Feb 16, 2010
He did offer some programs that deserve further examination, particularly in improving the collection of child support. And while I applaud his proposal to get our children to read at their grade level, many schools already have these types of programs in place. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Wash. House: Paid Surrogacy Should Be Legal Feb 16, 2010
The measure also would give state-registered domestic partners access to the Uniform Parentage Act, a law regulating child support and custody. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. (KIRO TV, WA)
Ann Puckett: Handel's furlough choice wrong Feb 15, 2010
How many have fallen behind on their house payments, or needed to get food from a food bank, or missed a child support payment. Karen Handel and the lucky people whose jobs she did not eliminate didn't have to share the pain along with the rest of us state employees. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Many unhappy returns: Tax Office faces backlog Feb 15, 2010
Taxpayers dealing with the Child Support Agency and students claiming Youth Allowance will also experience problems. Asked why the Tax Office could not continue to run the old system while it set up the new one, Mr Butler said the two would get out of sync. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rickey Jackson's Hall of Fame run forever meshed with Saints and the muck of Pahokee Feb 14, 2010
" Jackson, who is single, has nine children. In 2007, the Louisiana Department of Social Services said Jackson owed nearly $154,000 in child support, more than any other delinquent parent in the state. He said Saturday the issue has been resolved. Jackson's name no longer is listed on the Department of Social Services Web site. "That's one reason the Hall of Fame came at the right time," said Jackson, who was on the ballot for eight years. "If this was (two years ago) there would have been more... (The Palm Beach Post)
Levi Johnston's lawyer seeks variable child support payments Feb 13, 2010
The documents, filed by his attorney, Rex Butler, urge a judge to set child support Johnston must pay to Bristol Palin at a percentage of his income, not a fixed amount, because Johnston's income last year was "anomalous" and his "visibility as a media figure is too speculative to assess at this juncture," Butler wrote ... Alaska law mandates that at a minimum for one child the noncustodial parent is obligated to pay child support in the amount of 20 percent of that person's adjusted annual... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Holyfield: Wife requests protective order dropped Feb 13, 2010
In June 2008 the mother of one of his 11 children filed a petition for contempt in Fayette Superior Court claiming Holyfield was delinquent on child support payments -- an allegation the longtime Atlantan denied. Since then Holyfield's estate, located on 235 acres just south of the Fulton County line, has twice been in foreclosure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alaska Newsreader: Get a real job and pay up, Bristol responds Feb 12, 2010
Responding to seeking variable child support payments because of his "erratic" celebrity income, Bristol Palin's lawyer said in a statement today that "Bristol expects to mediate a child visitation schedule with Levi that balances Tripp's need to be with his father with Levi's need to travel and seek work." Bristol is in child support based on Levi's $100,000-plus income in 2009. Levi and Bristol are the parents of Sarah Palin's grandson, Tripp. (Anchorage Daily News)
Zuma stole ideas - Zille Feb 12, 2010
" Weimar and other economists warned how the state would have to fund initiatives Zuma announced, including extending the child support grant to children between 15 and 18, bringing another two million into the welfare net over the next three years. Peter Attard Montalto, emerging markets economist at Nomura International, estimated there were now at least R50-billion of additional spending commitments in the coming year. He said the nation might expect tax hikes next week when Finance Minister... (iAfrica.com)
Lohan parents in court over support payments Feb 11, 2010
Dina Lohan claims her ex-husband is late on child support for their two minor children, Ali and Cody. Following the closed-door session, Michael Lohan told reporters the discussion was amicable and said he will do what is necessary to support his children. (MSNBC -- News)
Madigan aims at abolishing lieutenant governor's office Feb 11, 2010
Cohen has been dogged by allegations that he used steroids, once held a knife to his ex-girlfriend's throat and is behind on his child support payments. He spent more than $2 million to win the primary nomination for the office earlier this month, but Democrats have since been trying to distance themselves from Cohen. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Board talks rules: Ordinances, enforcement highlighted Feb 10, 2010
The board voted unanimously to allow the DSS to hire six employees, including an income maintenance caseworker, three child protective services social worker positions, an in-home aide, and a child support enforcement position. Also passed unanimously was a request from EMS Director Jim Gusler to hire a shift operations supervisor to replace an employee who has gotten a job with the state. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Hawaii will delay sending out tax refunds to balance budget Feb 10, 2010
Stephen Salmon, 39, said he depends on his annual refund check each spring to help with his child support payments. "If it doesn't come back to me, it's going throw my budget off," said Salmon, a Waik k resident who is an independent construction contractor. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Candidates already lining up to replace nominee Feb 9, 2010
Cohen was pressured out by party leaders after records alleged he once held a knife to his girlfriend's throat, used steroids and owed child support payments, among other things. State Rep. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lawyers recognize pro bono week (1) Feb 9, 2010
Methvin said the types of unresolved civil legal problems include women who are seeking protection from abuse, mothers trying to obtain child support or custody of their children, families who are facing unlawful eviction or foreclosure that could leave them homeless, and individuals who have lost their job and need unemployment benefits. During the week of Oct. 25-31, lawyers across Alabama will join in a national observance and celebration of Pro Bono. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Another reason to end position of lt. governor Feb 9, 2010
Even if Cohens problems had been less severe than allegations of domestic battery, unpaid child support and steroid abuse something as simple as differences in political philosophy Quinn would have been obligated to run with him. The current situation, where the candidates for lieutenant governor and governor run separately in the primary and together in the general election is better than the old days, when the two positions were filled individually and the jobs might be held... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hard times push more women to strip clubs Feb 8, 2010
She receives no child support, so both jobs help pay bills and her 9-year-old son s school tuition. I didn t want to dance, but you ve got to do what you have to do, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Fed-up chief of Fresno housing agency quits Feb 6, 2010
"She has a child with brittle-bone disease, many fractures. Gas and food prices rose, no child support. Many factors were out of her control," Trujillo said. The bank initially rejected her loan-modification request, but then reconsidered and tacked on the $500 to help capture $10,000 in back payments. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Obama Faces Loss of Old Senate Seat to GOP Feb 6, 2010
His former wife said he flew into steroid-fueled rages and later failed to make child support payments while he aired a campaign ad blitz touting job fairs he had organized. Cohen said a 2005 domestic abuse accusation that he held a knife to the throat of his then-girlfriend was untrue. (Newsmax)
Single Military Parents Fighting Battles at Home and Abroad Feb 6, 2010
It requires the military member to provide documentation of their deployment and child support payments while they're away. . (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Commissioners make fire district appointments, give canine control ordinance second reading Feb 5, 2010
Commissioners approved a renewal of on-call services with Janssen and Spaans Engineering, Inc., a rental agreement for 625 per month at 102 S. Main St. for the child support office and plans for the Hoevener Addition Phase II, contingent on posting of the performance bond. Warren Martin, highway superintendent, informed commissioners that bids for road paving using stimulus funds were opened by the Indiana Dept. of Transportation. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Reports show shared care needs fixing Feb 4, 2010
The current misconception of parental rights to equa 00004000 l time has led some fathers to seek more time with children to reduce child support payments rather than out of a wish to care for them. Separated mothers are receiving less of the family property than pre-2006, worsening their more disadvantaged financial position. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Four-Year Review Upgrades Personnel Status Feb 2, 2010
This includes funds for child support and youth programs, spouse employment, and commissaries. Also, the DoD Education Activity gets an increase along with a big plus up for school building projects. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Budget Request Continues Defense Reform Agenda Feb 2, 2010
This includes funds for child support and youth programs, spouse employment, commissaries and Department of Defense Education Activity schools. The programs also include financial planning aid, spousal education and a Military OneSource call center that now handles roughly 2,000 calls per day. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Sex issues a father should avoid Feb 1, 2010
After 2008 Bristol went on to have a baby Tripp become an advocate for teen celibacy, sue Tripp's father for child support, go to court over custody, finish high school and start her own political lobbying and public relations company. She is no longer with the father Levi Johnston who engaged in a war of words with Sarah Palin for most of last year, announced his intention to pose nude for Playgirl and filmed a commercial for pistachios in which he cracks open a nut with the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Manuel wins union support for taking on Wild West-style capitalism Jan 31, 2010
While he welcomes increases in such spending, he points out that the child support grant was not extended to 18 years, as was promised in the ANC manifesto. Vavi takes issue with Manuel on state pensions. (Business Report, South Africa)
Discussing money before the wedding pays off Jan 31, 2010
Bring copies of your credit score; pay stubs; credit card bills; details about loans, child support payments or debt; and any other relevant financial information. This will help both parties develop a picture of their financial responsibilities after marriage. (Montana Standard, MT)
