| Common Mistakes Made in Divorce Actions With Respect to Children and Finances |
| Typically in a divorce action one or both parties have a lot of hostility and animosity toward one another. Individuals make a barrage of mistakes. Some mistakes may not only be harmful to the individual himself but may also be financially harmful. More... |
| Intentional Tort Actions between Parent and Child |
| Even states that retain the traditional parental immunity for negligence, or for acts within the areas of parental discretion and authority, do not immunize parental sexual molestation of a minor child. These states may allow a specific exception to parental immunity for child sexual abuse for all willful, wanton, or malicious acts causing injury to children or for intentional felonious conduct. More... |
| Jurisdiction and Venue in Divorce Cases |
| Venue is the place, county, or geographical area that an action is brought. Jurisdiction deals with the proper court to hear the case and the court's power to hear the case. For purposes of a divorce action, the action is typically filed in the state where the parties have resided for a period of time prescribed by statute. More... |
| QDROs, Pension and Retirement Plan Division in Divorces |
| In a divorce, retirement benefits are typically subject to division between the parties. The division usually occurs by way of actual division or asset exchange. After the court has determined the actual division of the retirement benefit, a QDRO is issued. A QDRO is a judgment or order that recognizes the existence of the non-employee's right to receive a portion of the employee's retirement benefits.More... |
| Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy |
| In 1951 a researcher coined the term "Munchausen Syndrome" based upon a pattern of self-abuse. Munchausen Syndrome is a psychiatric disorder that many people suffer from who abuse themselves, usually for some sort of attention or medical assistance. More... |
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