July 19th, 2009 at 09:01am
Under Divorce Law
If you are going through the trauma of divorce then it is the best to know the rules. Read on as we tell you some facts about divorce…
Child support is an important issue in a divorce case. The laws across the various states of USA are more or less uniform on this. There are various child support programs and funding by the state. Most follow the Family Support Act of 1988 to the core. The main motto of this law is that the interest of the child will prevail over all other’s interest. Payment for child support is calculated on the basic of three formulas. The first is Income Shares. This is the most used formula where an estimate of the total amount required for raising a child properly is calculated. Then the both the parents income is calculated and a certain percentage is fixed for the child fund. The second method is called Percentage of Obligor Income. This is based on the non custodian’s income. The third method is known as Delaware-Melson method. This allows the clause of ability to pay in the process. Some states like Massachusetts use a hybrid of all these methods. The main purpose of all these laws is to make sure that the child receives the best education and lifestyle. .
The rate of divorce has increases manifold over the years. Most educated couples believe that it is better to have divorce than a broken marriage. A divorce is always a very difficult and serious decision for any couple. Irrespective of the time that they have spent in matrimony, divorce can be tough proposition. Not only does it tax the concerned parties mentally and economically but there are other important issues like child custody, property share and alimony to be settled.
Divorce Recovery Suite is a private organization which provide all the information and help that a couple requires prior to divorce and after it. Their comprehensive site includes divorce laws, child support and custody, legal separations, child visitation rights, divorce settlements, grounds for divorce, separation agreements, definitions of adultery, recovery from divorce, child welfare after divorce and a chat room that provides a passionate help to all the couples who are undergoing this uncomfortable process.
The visitors to the site can also get hold of state specific divorce laws and regulations, simple interpretation of the complex laws, live chat and video room where people can share their experiences and problems. Visitors are encourages to listen to others problems and provide solutions to those problems. You also get assess to a country wide list of divorce and separation attorneys, counselors, physical and spiritual healing methods, father’s and grandparents’ rights and solutions to issues of parental alienation. They have regular updated information on the site.
Alimony issues also play an important role during a divorce. This refers to the amount that is paid by one ex-spouse to the other. Some also call this maintenance law or spouse support. Initially courts had a tendency of deciding on the alimony amount directly proportional to the number of year stayed together. But recently the trend is shifting. Now limited duration marriages draw maximum alimony. A spouse who is economically at a disadvantage receives this amount. Alimony is also more common in cases where one parent desires to stay home to care for the children for a period of time.
By Law Article
July 18th, 2009 at 10:19pm
Under Entertainment Law
Raleigh, N.C.-Rosen Law Firm, one of the largest divorce firms on the East Coast, now offers its clients and their children a new therapeutic resource, Earthquake in Zipland by Zipland Interactive Ltd. It’s the first research-based psychological computer game aimed at helping children ages 7-13 cope with divorce.
“We’ve already worked with several clients who’ve used the game with their children,’’ says Lee Rosen, a board certified family law specialist and president of Rosen Law Firm. “ When parents split, they often find themselves in challenging situations on how to communicate with their kids and Earthquake in Zipland provides them with a unique tool.”
Through the main character, Moose, the game takes children and their parents on an interactive, exploratory quest where they face challenging tasks that uncover emotions including anger, loneliness, and conflicts surrounding loyalty. The game is designed to help children better cope with their parent’s separation through improving their communication skills.
“This is a tool that recently separated or divorced parents can utilize in effectively guiding their children through a smooth transition,” says Jennifer Coleman, life transition coach with Rosen Law Firm and a national certified counselor with a background in marriage and family counseling. “Children will have fun playing this interactive game while addressing some of the emotional issues they face concerning their parents’ divorce.”
Earthquake in Zipland is based on techniques and insights drawn from a variety of fields including clinical psychology, family counseling, and child and divorce/separation therapy.
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About Rosen Law Firm
Rosen Law Firm has offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Chapel Hill. Founded in 1990, the firm is dedicated to providing individual growth and support to couples seeking divorce by helping them move forward with their lives. Our staffs of attorneys and other legal professionals expertly address the complex issues of ending a marriage. Our innovative approach acknowledges that divorce is so much more than just a legal matter. Practice areas include child custody, alimony, property distribution, separation agreements, and domestic violence relief. For more information visit: http://www.rosen.com
About Zipland Interactive
Zipland Interactive is in the process of developing other high quality edutainment computer games, aimed at helping children deal with common emotional and psychological issues in day to day life. The combination of the two different fields within the group – psychology and game play – has helped to produce a unique approach that is both entertaining and effective. For more information visit: http://www.ziplandinteractive.com
Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27607
www.rosen.com
Divorce is Different Here
By Law Article
July 18th, 2009 at 03:01am
Under Divorce Law
Child support is an important issue in a divorce case. The laws across the various states of USA are more or less uniform on this. There are various child support programs and funding by the state. Most follow the Family Support Act of 1988 to the core. The main tenet of this law is that the interest of the child will prevail over all other’s interest. Payment for child support is calculated on the basic of three formulas. The first is Income Shares. This is the most used formula where an estimate of the total amount required for raising a child properly is calculated. Both parents income is then calculated and a percentage is fixed for the child’s benefit. The second method is called Percentage of Obligor Income. This is based on the non custodian’s income. The third method is known as Delaware-Melson method. This allows the clause of ability to pay in the process. Some states like Massachusetts use a hybrid of all these methods. The main purpose of all these laws is to make sure that the child receives the best education and lifestyle.
The rate of divorce has increased many fold over the years. Most informed couples believe that it is better to have divorced than to endure a broken marriage. A divorce is always a very difficult and serious decision for any couple. Irrespective of the time that they have spent in matrimony, divorce can be tough proposition. Not only does it tax the concerned parties mentally and economically but there are other important issues like child custody, property share and alimony to be settled.
Alimony issues also play an important role during a divorce. This refers to the amount that is paid by one ex-spouse to the other. Some also call this maintenance law or spouse support. Historically courts had a tendency of deciding on the alimony amount directly proportional to the number of year stayed together. But recently the trend is shifting. Now limited duration marriages draw maximum alimony. A spouse who is economically at a disadvantage receives this amount. Alimony is also more common in cases where one parent desires to stay home to care for the children for a period of time.
Divorce Recovery Suite is an on-line community-based organization which provides support and information that an visitor may require prior to divorce and after it. Their comprehensive site includes divorce laws, child support and custody, information on legal separations, child visitation rights, divorce settlements, grounds for divorce, separation agreements, definitions of adultery, recovery from divorce, child welfare after divorce and a chat room that provides a passionate help to all the couples who are undergoing this uncomfortable process.
The visitors to the site can also get hold of state specific divorce laws and regulations, simple interpretation of the complex laws, live video and text chat room where people can share their experiences and problems. Visitors are encouraged to listen to others problems and provide solutions to those problems. You also get access to a country wide list of divorce and separation attorneys, counselors, physical and spiritual healing methods, father’s and grandparents’ rights and solutions to issues of parental alienation. They have regular updated information on the site.
By Law Article
July 17th, 2009 at 04:19pm
Under Entertainment Law
Rosen Law Firm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Alison Kramer, 919-459-8157, akramer@rosen.com
Rosen Law Firm Offers Clients Research-Based Psychological PC Game for Children
Raleigh, N.C.-Rosen Law Firm, one of the largest divorce firms in the state, now offers its clients and their children a new therapeutic resource, Earthquake in Zipland by Zipland Interactive Ltd. It’s the first research-based psychological computer game aimed at helping children ages 7-13 cope with divorce.
“We’ve already worked with several clients who’ve used the game with their children,’’ says Lee Rosen, a board certified family law specialist and president of Rosen Law Firm. “ When parents split, they often find themselves in challenging situations on how to communicate with their kids and Earthquake in Zipland provides them with a unique tool.”
Through the main character, Moose, the game takes children and their parents on an interactive, exploratory quest where they face challenging tasks that uncover emotions including anger, loneliness, and conflicts surround loyalty. The game is designed to help children better cope with their parent’s separation through improving their communication skills.
“This is a tool that recently separated or divorced parents can utilize in effectively guiding their children through a smooth transition,” says Jennifer Coleman, life transition coach with Rosen Law Firm and a national certified counselor with a background in marriage and family counseling. “Children will have fun playing this interactive game while addressing some of the emotional issues they face concerning their parents’ divorce.”
Earthquake in Zipland is based on techniques and insights drawn from a variety of fields including clinical psychology, family counseling, and child and divorce/separation therapy.
***
About Rosen Law Firm
Rosen Law Firm has offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Chapel Hill. Founded in 1990, the firm is dedicated to providing individual growth and support to couples seeking divorce by helping them move forward with their lives. Our staffs of attorneys and other legal professionals expertly address the complex issues of ending a marriage. Our innovative approach acknowledges that divorce is so much more than just a legal matter. Practice areas include child custody, alimony, property distribution, separation agreements, and domestic violence relief. For more information visit: www.rosen.com
About Zipland Interactive
Zipland Interactive is in the process of developing other high quality edutainment computer games, aimed at helping children deal with common emotional and psychological issues in day to day life. The combination of the two different fields within the group – psychology and game play – has helped to produce a unique approach that is both entertaining and effective. For more information visit: www.ziplandinteractive.com
Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27607
www.rosen.com
Divorce is Different Here
By Law Article
July 17th, 2009 at 03:01pm
Under Divorce Law
The rate of divorce has increased many fold over the years. Most educated couples believe that it is better to have divorced than endure a broken marriage. A divorce is always a very difficult and serious decision for any couple. Irrespective of the time that they have spent in matrimony, divorce can be tough proposition. Not only does it tax the concerned parties mentally and economically but there are other important issues like child custody, property share and alimony to be settled.
Child support is an important issue in a divorce case. The laws across the various states of the USA are more or less uniform on this. There are various child support programs and funding by the state. Most follow the Family Support Act of 1988 to the core. The main tenet of this law is that the interest of the child will prevail over all other’s interest. Payment for child support is calculated on the basic of three formulas. The first is Income Shares. This is the most used formula where an estimate of the total amount required for raising a child properly is calculated. Both parents income is then calculated and a certain percentage is fixed for the child fund. The second method is called Percentage of Obligor Income. This is based on the non custodian’s income. The third method is known as Delaware-Melson method. The child support amount that you determine may not be the same amount that the Family Court will order. The child support order may be much higher or much lower, because the Family Court makes the final decision as to what income figures should be used in the calculation based upon the facts presented at the hearing. Some states like Massachusetts use a hybrid of all these methods. The primary purpose of these laws is to make sure that the child receives the best education and lifestyle, often described as “in the best interest of the child”.
Alimony issues also play an important role during a divorce. This refers to the amount that is paid by one ex-spouse to the other. Some also call this maintenance law or spouse support. Initially courts had a tendency of deciding on the alimony amount directly proportional to the number of year stayed together. But recently the trend is shifting. Now limited duration marriages draw maximum alimony. A spouse who is economically at a disadvantage receives this amount. Alimony is also more common in cases where one parent desires to stay home to care for the children for a period of time.
Divorce Recovery Suite is an on-line community-based organization which provides information and help that an individual requires prior to divorce and after it. Their comprehensive site includes divorce laws, child support and custody, legal separations, child visitation rights, divorce settlements, grounds for divorce, infomation on separation agreements, definitions of adultery, recovery from divorce, child welfare after divorce and a chat room that provides a compassionate community to visitors who are undergoing this uncomfortable process.
The visitors to the site can get exposure to state specific divorce laws and regulations, simple interpretation of the complex laws, live video chat room where people can share their experiences and problems. Visitors are encouraged to share their issues. You also get access to a country wide list of divorce and separation attorneys, counselors, physical and spiritual healing methods, father’s and grandparents’ rights and solutions to issues of parental alienation. They have regular updated information on the site. Divorce Recovery Suite provides a large library filled with divorce articles.
By Law Article
July 15th, 2009 at 04:38pm
Under Family Law
A definition of terms commonly associated with divorce and family law in the UK.
Affidavit – a formal statement made under oath in court.
Ancillary Relief – financial orders that a court can make in addition to a petition for divorce. Applying to England and Wales, ancillary relief is a financial claim brought by a spouse through the courts when petitioning for divorce.
CAFCASS – Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Services. A meeting with a CAFCASS officer will be arranged if an application to the court is made for any order affecting a child, such as contact or residence.
Civil Partnership – the Civil Partnership Act 2004 means that same sex couples may now register their partnership and acquire rights and responsibilities similar to those of a married couple.
Clean Break – a one off order that outlines financial arrangements between a husband and wife. There can be no subsequent claim for maintenance even if circumstances change.
Conciliation – a type of mediation that takes place in court and helps couples to sort out arrangements for their children.
Contact – the arrangement for a child or children to visit the parent who no longer lives with them after the divorce has taken place. Contact can also refer to indirect contact such as phone calls and letters.
Cross-petition – a situation where the arguments put forward as grounds for divorce differ between the Petitioner and the Respondent.
Decree Absolute – Follows the decree nisi and is the final order issued by the court bringing a marriage to an end.
Decree Nisi – a provisional order issued by the court. The decree nisi is the first stage of the divorce and shows that the court is satisfied that the grounds for the divorce have been established.
Disclosure – the process of providing to the court full financial details about a person’s income, assets and liabilities.
Injunction – a court requiring or preventing a person from taking an action. Penalties are generally set in place for people not abiding by the order.
Joint Tenancy – a form of shared ownership of a home or other property. When two or more people own a property as joint tenants and one owner dies the other owner automatically takes ownership of the deceased owners share.
Maintenance – the money one spouse pays to the other for ongoing financial support.
Mediation – a process in which an impartial third person assists those involved in a divorce to reach an amicable agreement.
Occupation Order – a court order confirming or denying an individual’s right to occupy a property. The occupation order can exclude a spouse from a home or a certain part of it.
Pension Sharing – the division of a pension fund between two spouses.
Petition – a document outlining a request for a divorce.
Petitioner – a person who initiates divorce proceedings by filing a divorce petition at court.
Premarital Agreement – a formal written agreement entered into by a couple before marriage setting out how assets will be split in the event of divorce. Also known as a prenuptial agreement.
Residence Order – a court order that states where and with whom a child will live after the divorce of their parents.
Separation Agreement – a written agreement set out by a couple recording the financial agreement that they have reached. A separation agreement will normally be upheld by a court but it may be set aside if there has been a significant change in one party’s circumstances.
Statement of Arrangements for Children – sets out proposed arrangements for children after the divorce. The form is sent to the court along with the divorce petition.
Without Prejudice – a way of preventing the court from knowing about any prior negotiations between a divorcing couple that did not result in an agreement.
By Law Article
July 14th, 2009 at 04:38am
Under Family Law
Family law refers to anything involving legal services that has to do with families. When people get divorced, they need to have the services of a family lawyer. This person helps them to divide the property fairly and settle disputes out of court of possible. Each spouse will need to have his/her own lawyer and the lawyers will deal with each other if the separation and divorce is not an amicable one. This eliminates the extra stress of having to argue things out in public.
Although some couples do not need to have two different lawyers because they agree to divorce and can solve the separation problems themselves. They only need to have a lawyer to make the divorce legal in court. However, if there are children involved family law looks after the children in deciding custody rights and the amount of payment needed by one of the parents to help pay the children’s expenses. Family law is not just for divorces, though. It may be used by grandparents who want access to their grandchildren or if children have been taken illegally by one of the parents.
When dealing with family law, you will receive the same professional services as you would receive if you needed a criminal lawyer. Actually, family lawyers have been trained to deal with sensitive issues and are able to give you an unbiased opinion about the solution to the problem. A lawyer experienced in family law can help you in many ways:
• Explain how the courts work and help you decide which options are open to you.
• Advise you of your rights and the best way to deal with an issue
• Prepare the paperwork required and represent you in court
• Seek a court order that gives you physical protection, if this is necessary.
Family law is sometimes provided to low income families through legal aid services. You don’t have to feel that because you don’t have the money for a lawyer that you have nowhere to turn. Many of these lawyers also have an online presence and will answer questions for you without charge.
By Law Article
July 13th, 2009 at 08:53pm
Under Banking Law
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