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)
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)
Deadbeat parents don't deserve stimulus checks Sep 14, 2008
In cooperation with states across the country, the Treasury Department has been siphoning off stimulus checks that would otherwise be headed to deadbeat parents who haven t been keeping current on child support payments and redirecting the checks to the support of the children. To date, those efforts have intercepted more than $830 million in stimulus checks and diverted them to state agencies that handle child support. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Rethink these suspension laws Sep 10, 2008
His driver s license was suspended because he got behind in child support payments. Because of the suspension of his driver s license, he lost his job. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Debate lasts late at a club Sep 9, 2008
For instance, when one dude bravely but foolishly said too many women use the child support payments provided by men to get their hair and nails done, it appeared he was going to need an escort to escape the lounge. Or when a man and a woman with the microphone called homosexuality an abomination and wondered how to keep their children from being exposed to it, a woman who identified herself as gay got into a back-and-forth with them. (News & Observer)
Technology--> Aug 30, 2008
Throughout the week, deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office Crime Suppression Team have been rounding up parents who are late on child support payments, sheriff's Lt. Scott Gay said ... "There appears to be 169 that are delinquent on their child support payments," Lt. Gay said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dirty campaigning Aug 28, 2008
During the U.S. 2004 and 2006 elections, flyers were distributed that falsely claimed that voters could be disqualified from voting in elections if they had parking violations, late rent or even outstanding child support payments. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Suits question real estate transactions Aug 17, 2008
They list zero assets and state their only income is unemployment compensation and child support payments, according to the bankruptcy petition. The Albemarle Court home is listed with foreclosed property, along with 16 other houses that appear in property records as owned by various entities, including the Columbia County Wildlife Trust and the Coweta County Disabled Veterans of Desert Storm. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Britney Spears Shares Some Happy Thoughts About Her Life Aug 14, 2008
In exchange to the visits and one overnight stay per week, the singer raised her child support payments to Federline from $15,000 to $20,000 a month. In terms of custody, "Kevin is all for everything. He wants her to have 50/50 custody. He wants them to raise these kids together. Kevins heart is right," Jamie explained. (eFluxMedia)
Child support payments up nearly $22 million Aug 12, 2008
Child support payments in Mississippi are up $21. 9 million more than last year, according to the state Department of Human Services. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Your Money: Situation requires adding ‘testamentary trust' to will (5) Aug 10, 2008
Because he had children, however, and if they are minor children, he does have to worry about child support payments. In most states, child support is based on income and when he shows a higher income then, of course, his child support payments will increase from the original amount decreed. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
LIVING RIGHT, BUT CAUGHT Aug 8, 2008
Hudson County sheriff's officers tracked him through his child support payments ... Investigators found him because he used his real name and his new current address while making child support payments to a woman in Hudson County. (NJ.com)
Britney Spears is 'at peace' with custody deal Jul 26, 2008
By Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer July 26, 2008 Pop star Britney Spears must increase her child support payments to ex-husband Kevin Federline by $5,000 a month as part of a custody settlement agreed to Friday. Under the terms of the deal approved by Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon, Spears will pay a total of $20,000 a month to the former backup dancer. (Los Angeles Times)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jul 26, 2008
According to the paperwork filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Spears' monthly child support payments to K-Fed have been bumped from $15,000 to $20,000, retroactive to July 15, and Federline attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan will get a check for $250,000. . (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Britney granted additional visitation with boys Jul 19, 2008
The agreement also includes a slight increase in child support payments to Federline and covers his attorneys fees. The fact is, its a win for the family, Wasser said. (MSNBC -- News)
Ugly economic times can lead to ugly divorces Jul 16, 2008
In Delaware, financial adviser Carol Arnott says that rising job losses are reducing child support payments and making it hard to keep health insurance in place after a divorce. More from Forbes. (MSNBC -- Business)
Male birth controlpill would change things Jul 7, 2008
Simple Logic wrote on Jul 3, 2008 8:12 AM:" Hmmmm....Interesting thought Lon!Women have had the power to decide whether they gets pregnant for a long time, but couldn't or wouldn't take the pill for various reasons.I suggest that women have had no reason to fear pregnancy! If they get pregnant they can: 1.) Have an abortion and start over like nothing happened.2.) Have the baby, become a ward of the state, and collect child support payments from the father, providing her with an income for the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Former state senator, restaurant at odds Jun 28, 2008
He stopped campaigning for tax commissioner after disclosures that he had been late in making child support payments from his first marriage, and he lost to incumbent Republican Rick Clayburgh. In April 2007, Every pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in connection with his use of two city pickups while he was mayor of Minnewaukan. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lower-paid workers attacked Jun 27, 2008
A measure the Howard government announced, designed to prevent people avoiding child support payments by salary sacrificing into super, has been broadened to reduce access to various government benefits and the superannuation co-contribution. The measure expands the definition of income to include all salary sacrificed as superannuation contributions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Defense Lawyer Expects More Arrests In Slayings Of Two Men Jun 25, 2008
She said Jokshan is the father of five children, some of whom he is raising with his girlfriend in New Britain while making child support payments for the others. She said she has never known him to be violent and found it hard to believe he would be capable of killing someone, unless it was in self-defense. (FOX61, CT)
Camp Rock or Camp Rock-A-Bye-Baby? Jun 24, 2008
No more sports and fun but child support payments. He will not be let off the hook. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New measures target parents dodging child support payments Jun 23, 2008
BIG Brother-style surveillance measures will be introduced to crack down on parents dodging child support payments ... It is concerning, it upsets me that a billion dollars is outstanding in child support payments, said federal human services minister Joe Ludwig. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Legislators hope session remembered for more than pay raise Jun 21, 2008
While legislators wouldn t discuss the pay hike bill, they did talk about what they said were major accomplishments, including: Improvements in the appeals process for Road Home applicants, strengthening guidelines for child support payments and strides in Governor Jindal s Workforce Development Program. And while a lot of progress was made on many of Jindal s goals, there were a few legislators critical of Jindal. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Free tax and lecture seminars Jun 19, 2008
Child credit, earned income credit, exemptions for children, education-related tax savings, Social Security numbers, child support payments, working teenagers as dependents. Self-Employed. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Ombudsman blasts ‘zones of immunity' Jun 18, 2008
Citing a treasure trove of government maladministration uncovered in his work over the past year, he singled out the Family Responsibility Office, a provincial agency that enforces child support payments, as suffering from customer disservice syndrome. The Trillium Drug Program, which provides low-cost pharmaceuticals, meanwhile, behaves as though the customer is always wrong, he said. (Globe and Mail)
McGuinty snuffs demand for expanded oversight Jun 18, 2008
Citing a "treasure trove of government maladministration" uncovered over the past year, he singled out the Family Responsibility Office, a provincial agency that enforces child support payments, as suffering from "customer disservice syndrome.". The Trillium Drug Program, which provides low-cost pharmaceuticals, meanwhile, behaves as though "the customer is always wrong," his report said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Amnesty Week aims to get deadbeats to pay up Jun 16, 2008
George DeFluri Jr. of Hazleton owes more than $26,800. Clement Sosnak of West Nanticoke owes approximately $5,011. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Barbour taps retired military man for Dept. of Human Services top post Jun 12, 2008
DHS distributes food stamps, collects delinquent child support payments and manages foster care, among other duties. Thompson s nomination eventually will have to be confirmed by the state Senate. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
County gives nod to interim budget Jun 11, 2008
Less money to collect child support payments not only hurts the family that doesn't get the payments, but government doesn't recover money spent on welfare for that family. As fewer people qualify for state-funded Medi-Cal, more become eligible for medically indigent care, which is picked up by the county general fund. (Modesto Bee, CA)
A tale of two fighters: Slice and Pavlik Jun 10, 2008
First comes word that Evander Holyfield, one of the bravest and most opportunistic fighters of his time, is about to lose his 109-room Georgia mansion which includes a bowling alley and 17 bathrooms to the bank, and is also being chased for child support payments by the mother of one of his children. If Holyfield is indeed broke, it would mean the two participants in the richest heavyweight title fight ever have now both blown their fortunes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Going for broke in battle of exes Jun 10, 2008
Multimedia: When high-flying banker Simon Sywak tried to evade his child support payments, his ex-wife tracked him down and called his bluff. Here's her story. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Holyfield: 'I'm not broke' Jun 7, 2008
Boxing icon Evander Holyfield says he's "not broke," and that he's always taken care of his children, despite reports this week that the three-time world champion's 109-room mansion in Fairburn was in foreclosure and that he's behind in child support payments ... And the mother of one of his 11 children has filed a petition for contempt in Fayette Superior Court, claiming the "Real Deal" is behind on his child support payments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
State begins food stamp campaign Jun 1, 2008
In some cases, proof of child support payments may also be required. Each member who is able must also be working a minimum of 20 hours a week. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Devious fathers dodging child payments May 26, 2008
A GROWING number of separated parents are using complex financial arrangements to misrepresent their incomes in an effort to minimise their child support payments, the Federal Government's Child Support Agency says ... "Our investigators found his income had increased to more than $100,000. His new child support payments were increased to more than $300 a week.". (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Edgeworth gets life for murder May 24, 2008
Before the state rested its case that morning, Edgeworth s first wife, Diane Rorie, appeared in court to testify he threatened to kill her over child support payments in 1982. It was the second trial for Edgeworth on a first-degree murder charge in the death of Lyon. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Obama’s cultural battle May 21, 2008
He also has introduced legislation to remove some of the government penalties on married families and crack down on men avoiding child support payments, among other reforms. Yet, beyond occasional mentions of being raised by a single mom, Obama has not used his bully pulpit very much to couple government action with the promotion of marriage and other personal responsibility. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Jermaine Jackson and his wife finalize divorce May 21, 2008
Jackson, a former member of the Jackson 5, agreed to pay 50,000 for Alejandra Jackson's attorney fees and 50,000 for back child support payments ... Jackson, a former member of the Jackson 5, agreed to pay $50,000 for Alejandra Jackson's attorney fees and $50,000 for back child support payments. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
People: Jessica Alba, Heather Mills, George Takei May 21, 2008
Jackson, a former member of the Jackson 5, agreed to pay $50,000 for Alejandra Jackson's attorney fees and $50,000 for back child support payments. The couple were married in 1995. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Former Jackson 5 singer Jermaine Jackson and wife divorce May 20, 2008
Jermaine Jackson agreed to pay $50,000 for Alejandra's attorney fees and $50,000 for back child support payments. Alejandra Jackson waived all spousal support and any rights to her ex-husband's jewelry, furniture and his business, Jermaine Jackson Entertainment, Inc.The couple's two children will live with their mother while their father will have visitation rights, according to court papers. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Heche cant afford child support May 16, 2008
Anne Heche cant afford child support payments ... Anne Heche cant afford child support payments. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
To The Democrats, You're Just a Groupie May 16, 2008
But they did manage to cut child support payments to women ... More important - where is your concern for child support payments to MEN. (Human Events Online)
NJ's gay ex-governor to testify in his divorce trial May 13, 2008
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) The nation's first openly gay governor will take the witness stand in his own divorce trial Tuesday, barring a last-minute agreement with his estranged wife on alimony and child support payments. Former Gov. James E. McGreevey and his wife, Dina Matos McGreevey, failed to make any headway toward a financial settlement Monday, despite meeting all day with their lawyers and the judge overseeing their messy divorce. (NJ.com)
McGreevey Divorce Case Postponed Due To Illness May 13, 2008
The nation's first openly gay governor was set to take the witness stand because he couldn't reach an agreement with on alimony and child support payments. s former first couple are at odds over how to divide their assets and liabilities as they end their four-year marriage. (WNBC.com, NY)
Police & Fire May 13, 2008
Dean G. Dunbar, 42, of Onaway was arrested on a quartet of outstanding warrants for falling behind on child support payments. Dunbar was booked into the Chippewa County Jail. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
New laws to protect IVF donors May 11, 2008
A LEGAL loophole that allows women to pursue her child's sperm donor for child support payments will be closed in Queensland ... "This means an IVF father can be pursued for child support payments even though he never even knew the child's mother," Mr Shine said. (NEWS.com.au)
Penguins' power on rise May 9, 2008
These guys aren't packing guns, they're not getting arrested, they're not being sought for child support payments, they're not demanding to be traded. They are the anti-modern day athlete, and no one exemplifies that more than the team's best player, Sidney Crosby. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Teen involved as lookout for 2005 robbery, murder ordered to prison (391) May 6, 2008
gruntled wrote on May 5, 2008 1:50 PM:" Let's take stupidity among the Judiciary to a time-honored level;1) Our U.S. constitution prohibits imprisonment for debt.2) Our state judiciary considers child support payments as something other than debt, but refer to the debt to be repaid in terms of restitution or support agreements. 3) Felony non-support is, well, a felony. How does that play into a parent (read: father in 99.997% of the cases) being better able to provide the support obligation... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
"Bad Dads" a Bad Idea May 2, 2008
Bounty hunters do exist and pursue noncustodial parents who are behind in child support payments -- for a cut of the proceeds, sometimes as much as a third ... Bounty hunters do exist and pursue noncustodial parents who are behind in child support payments -- for a cut of the proceeds, sometimes as much as a third. (Townhall.com)
Your Career: More try moonlighting Apr 17, 2008
despite his good salary recently had to take on a second gig teaching culinary arts at a trade school to cover a second mortgage and child support payments. "I make pretty decent money," he explains. (MSNBC -- Business)
Mo. Lottery collects $2.8M in state taxes, $136,000 in debts owed Apr 17, 2008
The Missouri Lottery routinely collects millions in state and federal withholding taxes, delinquent child support payments, back taxes, claims and restitution and incarceration fees. During the previous fiscal year, more than $8. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
IRS announces rebate check schedule Apr 12, 2008
But those who owe back taxes or have certain other debts such as delinquent child support payments and student loans will have their rebates garnished. The IRS expects to make 34 million payments in the first three weeks of May. (FOX 11, AZ)
Talking Tax Refunds, Rebates Apr 12, 2008
" Revell points out that, if you receive the average-size refund, it amounts to almost $200 a month extra that you could have had show up in your paychecks. That's a lot of money, particularly when everyday necessities such as gas and food are costing more and more. She says that, if your tax refund is more than $500, you're having too much tax withheld from your paycheck. That's when you know you need to call your HR department and ask for a new W-4 form to have more taken out. This year, tax... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Supreme court judge to step down Apr 10, 2008
Among other things, he declared that an Ontario law preventing farm workers from unionizing violates the Constitution, that divorced parents shouldn't expect a big discount on child support payments just because they spend a lot of time with the kids, and that Harvard Medical School could not patent a genetically altered mouse. "He's been a very hard working judge, someone who has been extraordinarily productive," Mr. Bryden said. (National Post)
A Review of Dear Mr. Henshaw Apr 5, 2008
He reveals anger over missed child support payments, fear that he somehow caused his parents split and disappointment when his father fails to visit. Writing to Mr. Henshaw provides a release for Leigh s emotions and helps him better to understand and cope with them. (Suite101.com)
Day exposes students to county duties Apr 4, 2008
The county can help answer questions about putting in a septic system, nurturing an ailing pecan tree, checking a potential employee's criminal record, receiving child support payments, signing up for indigent healthcare and genealogy and deed research. "We have an open invitation in my office for anybody who wants to come listen and learn more about the county," Bilski said. (Sealy News, TX)
Jailed singer Sean Levert dies Apr 2, 2008
Levert had pleaded guilty to failing to pay $89,025 (45,085) in child support payments. He was sentenced by Judge Nancy Margaret Russo who said on Monday that he had given no indication of any health problems. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Allegations disturb families Mar 30, 2008
Seepe's ex-wife summoned him to Hinds County Chancery Court repeatedly for two years following their divorce in an attempt to get money owed on their former home and child support payments. To settle the case, Chancery Judge Denise Owens ordered Seepe's two business locations sold at auction. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Childless couple dedicate lives to helping others have families Mar 30, 2008
Mr Watson and Ms Haugh have signed agreements with each of the couples they donate to absolving themselves from child support payments or other legal responsibilities. Ms Haugh's 13-centimetre tumour was discovered by accident while she was undergoing tests to prepare for her next altruistic deed - donating a kidney to a stranger. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Daddy pay care Mar 28, 2008
Men should have a more equal role in child support payments ... The child of a wealthy parent does not have more needs than the child of an unwealthy one; it is not fair to require to require a wealthy person to pay extravagant child support payments only because he is able to do so ... For this reason, child support payments should continue to be decided as a percentage of a parent's income, but there should be a maximum required payment to avoid unfairly limiting normal parenting decisions. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
State leader in e-child support payments Mar 28, 2008
LANSING - Michigan has become the first state in the nation to receive electronically-transmitted child support payments from the Social Security Administration. Beginning in January 2008, the federal agency joined thousands of other employers that send child support payments collected from employees' payroll by electronic means ... Michigan now receives about 46 percent of all child support payments through electronic transactions. (Dowagiac News, MI)
LA County Program Targets 'Top 10' Deadbeat Dads Mar 19, 2008
The 10 individuals have displayed "patterns of behavior that have gone to extremes to avoid child support payments," said David Sommers, aide to county Supervisor Don Knabe. Together, they owe more than $2 million in unpaid child support for 17 children, with individual amounts ranging between $63,000 and $427,000. (NBC4.tv, CA)
How to be first to get stimulus check Mar 18, 2008
But those who owe back taxes or have certain other debts such as delinquent child support payments and student loans will have their rebates garnished. More on this story. (MSNBC -- Business)
Managr: Rapper Juvenile trying to cope with daughter's death Mar 2, 2008
Francis says that Juvenile, who is in New Orleans, had been making regular child support payments. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
Slayings shock rapper Juvenile Mar 2, 2008
Juvenile, who is in New Orleans, had been making regular child support payments, Francis said. In 1998, Juvenile released his third album, "400 Degreez," which sold 4 million copies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Juvenile and probate judge hopefuls debatePosted 9 hours, 5 minutes ago. Mar 1, 2008
One of the hottest topics of the night was how to handle fathers who had deferred on child support payments. Derryberry said there s no issue with putting men away who have a way to pay but don t. But he said it s a struggle when he faces someone who lacks the ability to provide for his child. (Lima News, OH)
