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Archive for August, 2008

All assets acquired during the marriage in which either spouse has an interest, regardless of how acquired or what the state of title may be, are subject to equitable distribution

August 29, 2008 at 7:59 am

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Certain ordinary and necessary expenses allowed by the IRS as business deductions are specifically excluded for the purpose of the Child Support Guidelines; however, no comparable exclusions exist in alimony determinations

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August 27, 2008 at 8:29 am

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Where there is no longer a duty of child support by virtue of a judicial declaration of emancipation, no child support can become due

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August 27, 2008 at 6:52 am

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Children are entitled to not only bare necessities, but a supporting parent has the obligation to share with his children the benefit of his financial achievement

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August 26, 2008 at 6:48 pm

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Standards for Summary Judgment

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August 26, 2008 at 8:33 am

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Although summary judgment may be granted at any time after the expiration of 20 days from service of the moving party’s pleadings the better practice is to wait until the party’s have been afforded ample opportunity for discovery

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August 25, 2008 at 8:21 am

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Not every emotional outburst by a divorced spouse should be treated as domestic violence even if the conduct satisfies the statutory definition of harassment

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August 22, 2008 at 8:06 am

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Motion for a change in venue

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August 21, 2008 at 8:20 am

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If applicable, the payor has the burden of proof to demonstrate a disability to warrant modification of his alimony obligation

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August 21, 2008 at 8:13 am

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When a person comes to the United States for an extended visit with his family, and his marriage breaks up during that stay, the court cannot impute to him income that would effectively require him to remain in the United States and give up his native land in order to meet child support obligations set in accordance with American standards

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August 19, 2008 at 7:00 am

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