How to Remove a Bank Levy for Child Support Arrearages

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Child support collection services and courts are aggressive in the pursuit of past due obligations. If you are behind on your child support payments and have had a levy or garnishment placed on bank account, there are options available to you. There are procedures and strategies to utilize to remove

The Custodial Rights of Unwed Fathers in Minnesota

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Child custody usually becomes an issue when parents divorce or separate. In Minnesota, a mother automatically has sole custody of a child until a court signs a custody order. To have custody rights, an unwed father must establish legal paternity. When a man is declared the legal father, he can file

How to Transfer Custody in Maryland

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Courts must frequently decide which parent is to have custody or whether parents will share joint custody when a divorce or separation occurs. Sometimes circumstances change and one parent must petition the courts to transfer custody to the other parent. Maryland courts prefer to maintain consistenc

Child Support Guidelines and Estimates

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Understanding the child support guidelines in your state is important for individuals facing support payments. Calculating payments involves taking into account several factors, but ultimately a court has the final say in how much is paid. There are several calculators that provide estimates of chil

Sex Offender Sentencing Guidelines

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Sex offenses include a range of crimes from lewd acts to aggravated rape. Most sex offenses are charged and tried and offenders sentenced in state courts. Federal sex offense sentences are doled out according to federal sentencing guidelines. Anyone convicted of a sex offense in state or federal cou

Child Custody During Divorce

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When you are facing a divorce, you will need to know the different types of custody arrangements available to you. Here you will find not only the different custody settlements, but hints towards how the judge will rule, as well as how to maximize your chances of a successful custody battle.

How to File an Emancipation Petition

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By filing a petition for emancipation, a teenager may legally separate and become independent from his or her parents or guardian. Emancipation procedures and requirements vary by state, so always consult an attorney and your state's court system before filing. In most cases, teenagers who are 16 ye

Child Support Services

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Parents have the obligation to provide financial, emotional, medical, and educational support to their children, and this is only normal. However, it is also sad to think that there are some parents who do not do this, and this usually happens in single parent situations. This is a situation where c

Alabama Child Custody & Child Rights

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Alabama family court follows the guidelines outlined in the Alabama State Code (Title 30, Section 3, Articles 1--200) when presiding over child custody matters. These guidelines are also pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Act of 1980. There are a variety of factors considered in the determination

Parent Custody Laws in Arizona

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Arizona courts issue custody orders based on the child's best interests.ULTRA.F/Photodisc/Getty ImagesWhen parents separate or divorce, a court must issue a custody order for any children. In Arizona, a court can award sole or joint custody based on the "best interests of the child." Both...

Military Time Sharing and Visitation in Florida

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It is important to know that Jacksonville, Florida contains the third largest military base in the United States especially when you realize that the Naval Submarine base, Kings Bay is also included. Because of this and other military facilities also in the area, Jacksonville is considered a militar

Custody Laws for Travel Out of State to Visit Other Parent

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Relocation is typically allowed if it promotes the child's well being.Daughter and mother image by Mykola Velychko from Fotolia.comLike all custody and child support issues, out-of-state relocation laws depend on the state, the court and a variety of other factors. The main goal is...

What Happens at the Initial Appearance in Child Custody Court?

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In child custody matters, the initial appearance, called a preliminary hearing, is the first court date that the parents attend. The hearing is typically brief--on average, less than 10 minutes--and allows the judge to familiarize himself with the parents, the case and determine if there are any per

Can a Custodial Parent Request Employment Verification in a Paternity Case in California?

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California parents can initiate paternity suits on their own or request assistance from the California Department of Child Support Services. Courts can order genetic testing before requesting an order for child support payments. Depending on the results of any paternity tests and suits, custodial pa

Can Child Support Be Collected From the Spouse of a Non-Custodial Parent?

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State laws view child support as an obligation from a parent to his child, so if he marries someone other than his child's other parent, it rarely affects his child support obligation. Courts base child support on the incomes of both natural parents, and the statutes in most states specifically rule

Trait Theory Crime Prevention Diversion Programs

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Avoiding incarceration is the goal behind trait theory.handcuffs four image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.comIn the criminal justice system, a diversion program is a program run by a police department, court or district attorney's office designed to help offenders avoid criminal charges and...

Laws Against Child Labor in Latin America

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Many families living in poverty need all members of the family to contribute.Magasin traditionnel ferm?? au Fran?¡ìois image by JYF from Fotolia.comThe International Labour Organization, a United Nations agency, reports that while child labor has decreased in Latin America in recent...

Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for Derivative Children

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Signed into law on August 6, 2002, the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), PL 107-208, 116 Stat. 927, INA201 (8), address the problem of minor children who age out (turn 21 years of age) due to long processing delays and large backlogs. It permits certain beneficiaries in family -based, employment-b

Can You Get a Job at 14?

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The minimum working age in the United States is 16, but if you are 14 or 15, you may still find work. However, certain laws and regulations are in place as to how much and what kind of work you are able to do.

Can I Withhold Visitation If Child Support Is Owed?

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Visitation is often used as a bargaining tool in child support cases. Learn what you can and cannot do.