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New York Law Journal

A New York judge presiding over a contentious divorce should not have barred the husband, an attorney, from representing himself, an appeals court has ruled. The court found that even though the husband's self-representation "may make the litigation process more difficult or unpleasant, the record was inadequate to justify barring him from acting as his own counsel." To ensure no problems arise during confrontations, such as depositions, the court suggested supervision by a special master or referee.

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May 26, 2005

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is currently considering a legal appeal that could set a wide-reaching precedent for both child support policy and fertility clinics in the United States.

As one report states, "sperm donors who thought they were getting $50 for their genetic material" - a standard clinic fee - and nothing more may be in for a real shock.

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Thursday, May 26, 2005

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is currently considering a legal appeal that could set a wide-reaching precedent for both child support policy and fertility clinics in the United States.

As one report states, "sperm donors who thought they were getting $50 for their genetic material" - a standard clinic fee - and nothing more may be in for a real shock.

For Arizona Child Custody Attorney, contact NRG.

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May 26, 2005

An Indiana appeals court must decide if a judge's order prohibiting a nine-year-old from practicing his pagan beliefs will stand.

A Marion County judge issued what some are calling an "unusual" order a year ago in a divorce court. It prohibits the boy from being exposed to "non-mainstream" religious beliefs.

For Arizona Child Custody Lawyers, contact NRG.

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May 26, 2005

NEW YORK, NY (UPI) -- Lawyers for long-separated Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke are reportedly close to working out an amicable divorce settlement in New York.

Neither 34-year-old star was in a Manhattan court Wednesday when lawyers told Justice Saralee Evans the status of negotiations to close out the 7-year marriage.

The pair, who have two children, married soon after they met on the set of the 1997 science fiction bomb, "Gattaca."

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Los Angeles, California (AHN) - Jessica Simpson has denied a report that appeared on E!online's website yesterday, claiming she had filed for divorce from husband Nick Lachey.

Within the hour, the website retracted the leaked report.

The singer told US Weekly that the story was completely false and she would have sued the website had they not retracted.

Former Jackass star Bam Margera was forced to deny reports he was dating Jessica Simpson, after his parents told a radio show Margera had told them he was the singer's new boyfriend.

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California's Supreme Court edged toward the debate over gay marriage yesterday by taking up three child custody and support disputes between lesbians who had been couples.

The three lawsuits center on how same-sex couples who may not wed legally in the state and who have not registered as domestic partners may establish rights as parents or be held to parental responsibilities after parting ways.

The cases are further complicated by legal issues involving children conceived by artificial insemination. The court will consider whether the decisions by lower courts to side with birth mothers in heterosexual custody fights should apply to lesbian couples.

Rulings in the cases will help clarify parental rights for same-sex couples, especially those establishing households that are not registered with the state, according to lawyers.

For information on how this issue may be addressed in Arizona, contact NRG.

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A COLA clause in a child support order means that payments are to increase annually at a rate equal to the annual cost of living increase, as determined by an economic indicator (such as the Consumer Price Index). Some judges include COLAs in their orders when setting child support. This eliminates the need for any modification requests based solely on cost of living increases.

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NEW YORK May 24, 2005 - P. Diddy has been ordered to pay what could be the biggest child support order in New York state history, and he says he will appeal.

Last month, the New York State Supreme Court's Appellate Division approved an increase from $5,000 to $21,782 per month to P. Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Misa Hylton-Brim. Representatives of both P. Diddy and Hylton-Brim say it's the highest child support payment in state history.

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May 18, 2005 -- A New Jersey woman is trying to make legal history as she divorces her hubby of 17 years - by suing the impoverished man's parents for alimony.

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QUESTION:

Am I presumed "fit" in regards to my visitation and custody rights, unless good cause is shown and proven otherwise by competent, substantial evidence?

Is there a law that says I cannot have visitation and custody without a guardian ad litem or a psychological evaluation to determine fitness?

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Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) May 12, 2005 -- Arizona divorce and family law firm Nirenstein, Ruotolo & Gonz?°lez (NRG), PLC announced today that partner and Arizona lawyer J. Vincent Gonz?°lez has been selected as one of the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education's 2005 recipients of "Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona."

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Former University of Virginia and NBA basketball star Ralph Sampson was arrested Friday in Atlanta on two felony counts of failing to pay court-ordered child support, U.S. Attorney Paul J. McNulty said.

Sampson, 44, faces a maximum possible sentence of two years in prison and a fine of $250,000 on each charge if convicted. A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted Sampson on May 4.

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STANDARDS OF PROOF DIFFER IN TERMINATING RIGHTS AND DECIDING BEST INTEREST

Parental rights termination cases involve two different standards of proof, with termination grounds to be assessed based on clear and convincing evidence, and the question of whether the best interest of the child warrants termination to be determined by a preponderance of evidence, the Arizona Supreme Court decides, confronting the issue for the first time.

For more information, contact one of the attorneys at Nirenstein, Ruotolo & Gonzalez, P.L.C.

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Attorney's fees for professional services by a divorce attorney can be deductible only for services performed in connection with tax advice and with reference to the production of taxable income (i.e., "alimony" meeting the mandates of § 71 of the Internal Revenue Code).

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The public is asked for comments on six applicants for an opening created on the Arizona Supreme Court when Chief Justice Charles E. Jones retires in June. Goto "www.myazbar.org/AZBarInfo/AZBarNews.cfm?id=170"> for a list of the applicants' current employment and city of residence.

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A divorce court is not required to find a "compelling reason" before ordering a spouse to secure an alimony award with life insurance, the South Carolina Supreme Court held May 2. However, some special circumstances must be shown establishing the need for such security and the obligor's capacity to provide it, the court said.

Nirenstein, Ruotolo & Gonzalez, P.L.C. can answer Arizona spousal support questions.

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The New Jersey Supreme Court Says Yes, But Marital Misconduct Can Lower the Award In Egregious Circumstances

By JOANNA GROSSMAN

Tuesday, May. 03, 2005

After the twenty-seven-year marriage of Brenda and James Mani ended, a court ordered Brenda to pay James $610 per week in spousal support. But Brenda strenuously objected.

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"No fault" divorce describes any divorce where the spouse suing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces regardless of who is at "fault."

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Paul Davenport
Associated Press
Apr. 30, 2005 12:00 AM

An Arizona Supreme Court ruling requires juries and judges deciding what's in a child's best interest to use an evidence standard that could make it easier to permanently end an unfit parent's rights.

A child's need to live in a "loving, stable" home is at least as important as an unfit parent's rights, the Supreme Court said in the unanimous ruling Thursday.

Click here for the full opinion from the Arizona Supreme Court.

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