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PING: Case Law Development: Criminal Non-Support Actions in MissouriURL: http://gdgrifflaw.typepad.com/kansas_family_law_/2006/01/case_law_develo_1.htmlIP: 204.9.178.8BLOG NAME: Kansas Family and Divorce Lawyer DATE: 01/12/2006 09:59:57 PMThe Missouri Supreme Court reviewed the conviction of a Father for criminal non-support. Father challenged the conviction on the basis of the state’s failure to prove that he knew of his court-ordered child support obligation. The court held that the
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The Missouri Supreme Court reviewed the conviction of a Father for criminal non-support. Father challenged the conviction on the basis of the state's failure to prove that he knew of…
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Canadian Woman Sues Chicago Priest for Child Support
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A Canadian woman, Sandra Ring, has sued Jason Martin, a Roman Catholic priest, in a Canadian court seeking child support for a child born in 2004. According to the Chicago…
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Michigan Attorney General’s Child Support Division Collects over $11.6 Million in 2005
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The Michigan Attorney General’s Child Support Division has collected more than $11.6 million in 2005. Since creating the Division in 2003, it has collected $22,046,379.07 for 2,132 Michigan children and…
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Case Law Development: Parent Receives Child Support Credit for Social Security Retirement Benefits Paid to Child
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The Tennessee Court of Appeals recognized a child support credit for Father for the amount of social security payments made to child upon Father's retirement, even though the effect of…
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Thousands of Tennessee Parents May Lose Licenses Under Annual Child Support Crack Down
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It was reported this past Wednesday that more than 6,000 Tennessee parents who have refused to pay child support may be losing their professional, recreational and drivers licenses under an…
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Georgia Legislature Considers Reducing Child Support Payments if Parent Spends More than 90 Days a Year With the Child
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Parents who pay child support could see their payments reduced if they spend more than 90 days a year with their children under a bill filed Thursday for the 2006…
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Texas Attorney General Finds Divorce Filing Fee Increase Unconstitutional
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Many states use marriage license fees to fund family violence prevention and intervention programs. The Texas legislature tried to raise funds at the end of marriage as well by increasing…
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Case Law Development: North Carolina Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Attorney Fees in Pro Bono Divorce Case
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A North Carolina woman who sought attorney fees despite being represented for free in a child support and custody case isn't entitled to have her legal bills paid, the state…
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Alaska Wins Right to Set Child Support In Dispute Over Tribal Sovereignty
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The Alaska Supreme Court upheld a 2001 state Superior Court decision affirming the state's right to determine child support in a custody battle involving the Native village of Northway. The…
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Texas Attorney General says Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Will Slash Millions of Dollars from Texas Child Support Program
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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says that the Deficit Reduction act of 2005, which passed the Senate on Wednesday by a 51-50 vote, contains provisions that slash hundreds of millions…