How To Engage A Child Custody Battle The right and obligation to care daily for and make major decisions about a minor child is called custody. This can be subdivided into sole custody and joint custody. The former is when only one parent takes care of the child while the latter is when both parents share in key decision-making and spend substantial amounts of time separately (or sometimes together) with the child. This is an inevitable...more
Avoiding Setting Precedents with Child Support Payments Before a Divorce Goes to Court When you and your wife initially decide to split, you may end up finding yourself in a situation with your kids where you want to do right by them. In order to be the bigger person, you decide to make arrangements with your wife to find a new place, split daycare costs, and send her a specific amount of money each month to help with the kids. This,...more
How do the Courts Enforce Child Support Orders? Just because there is an order for child support, doesn't mean that the person responsible will do as they're told and pay up. Whether you're behind on your child support payments, or your ex-wife hasn't coughed up her portion, you do have options in having your child support payments paid. Most states have what's called an "Office of Support Enforcement." This office is typically a free service that can be utilized by a parent that has not received child support payments as they were ordered to. If the other party lives outside the state, the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement Act is on their side. They can be reached by contacting the local district attorney. These services will track down the person responsible for the back pay and will take certain steps to ensure that the money is paid up. Along with threats of revoking personal licenses and wage garnishment, these enforcement offices can also dangle jail time in front of those failing to meet their financial obligations when it comes to their children. If you are on the business end of the enforcement offices, it is important to know that working with them to...more
Understanding Child Support Arrearages and Usurious Child Support Sometimes, the legal system and legal jargon can cause you to be a little confused and out of the loop, but by knowing a few terms related to divorce and child custody, you can easily feel confident in your ability to fight anything and everything in court. Two words that can...more
Fighting High Child Support Payments in the Courts When it comes to calculating child support payments, most states and counties have their own way of figuring the amounts that should be owed. These calculations are based on a variety of factors which typically include the incomes of both parties, the financial needs of the children, and...more
Relief at the Point Orlando Resort With their calming neutral colors and beautiful Southern American feel, its easy to be transported to sleep land at The Point Orlando Resort. The hotel was built to have a lush tropical feel with all the niceties of a vacation and boutique hotel. Those who want to eat in can cook from their well-stocked kitchen which has its own washer and dryer, as well as complete utensils for the job. Tired parents will also be glad to know that one has the option of interconnecting apartments for a little privacy away from the kids when needed. Moms dont even have to clean up as they can have the option of using a full maintenance service for an additional fee although there is complimentary basic housekeeping like getting the trash. The location, like many other hotels, is very near the theme parks so walking is an option. Still, a complimentary shuttle service can take guests to the parks twice daily. The Point Orlando is a nice respite from all of Orlandos activities and should be considered when looking for accommodation in Orlando. Staying at Ritz Carlton OrlandoIts 5-star status is proof of how efficient this hotel really is. Ritz Carlton Grand...more
Childrens Decor from Boo Boo Designs Boo Boo Designs sell beautiful adornments for children's bedrooms which are both functional and decorative, making ideal gifts. They offer items such as children's bookends, toys, music boxes, and money...more
The Best Way To Get A Boy Baby Over the weekend, I got a question on my blog in which the writer asked me if the "most effective way to pregnant with a boy or male child" was to focus on timing, pH, or sexual positions, or perhaps something...more
Does The Amount Of Days Before Ovulation Influence Whether You Have A Boy Or A Girl? Over the weekend, I received an email from a woman who asked me, in part: "if I have intercourse or sex a certain number of days before ovulation, will this...more
Whether we like or not, our babies, our children grow up. These were the very ones that could not do a thing without your help now want to be as independent as they possibly can. The teenage years may seem to be difficult as they are trying to find...more
Tips to Help Kids Protect Their Teeth from Sugar Sugar can be difficult to pass up, especially when you're a kid. Today's children are regularly subjected to sugary diets and uninformed eating habits. Although parents may not be giving their...more
What Are The Best Days In The Month To Get Pregnant With A Boy Baby? Over the weekend, I received an email from a woman who was hoping to get pregnant within the next few months. However, she did not just want to get pregnant – she wanted to...more