The Problems with Fault-Based Divorce

Posted on March 11th, 2010 No Comments

Prior to 1975, before the introduction of the no fault divorce in California, marriage could only be terminated if one party could prove the other had committed an act "incompatible" to the the marriage.

 

In the United States, only New York courts still require fault-based divorce. The introduction of the no-fault divorce, while controversial at the time, was viewed by many in the legal community as long overdue. Requiring proof of malfeasance in divorce served only to encouraged acrimony in what was already an emotional proceeding.

 

Before the no-fault divorce, there was often collusion between parties in hopes of expediting the process. This arrangement placed lawyers in an awkward position, and trivialized the divorce process. Under a no-fault system divorce was permitted to copacetic parties without the burden of deceiving the court.

 

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Another Road-Bump in Nevada Gov’s Divorce

Posted on February 12th, 2010 No Comments

A settlement agreement has been signed in the first divorce case involving a sitting Nevada governor, however the battle may not yet be over.

 

Governor Jim Gibbons is being accused by first lady Dawn Gibbons of jeopardizing the settlement the couple reached in December. She claims he lied when he agreed to refinance their Reno home and take it off the market. 

 

Cal Dunlap, lawyer for Dawn, said the former congressman could be guilty of fraud after he suggested he intends to live at the Reno home, breaching the terms of the settlement agreement.

 

A motion filed by Dunlap in Washoe County District Court states that Jim Gibbons suggestion that the Reno home "not be listed and that a lender be led to believe that the property will not either continue to be listed or be re-listed is a misrepresentation of fraud of the participation of which our client, Mrs. Gibbons, will have no part."

 

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Man Owes $746,058 in Child Support

Posted on December 22nd, 2009 No Comments

A former California businessman is in custody in Passaic County, New Jersey for falling behind $746,058 in child support payments. Authorities say that the man will be held on willful nonsupport charges until he is able to pay at least $225,000 worth of the back-payments.

Failure to pay child support payments can result in further penalties against the individual involved. For assistance with your child support claim, contact the San Jose divorce lawyers of the Daniel Jensen Family Law Office at 408-296-4100 today.

Jim Nantz and Wife Divorce

Posted on November 6th, 2009 No Comments

Sportscaster Jim Nantz has finalized his divorce with hisnow ex-wife Ann-Lorraine Carlsen Nantz.

Judge Howard Owens called Nance “our nation’s most prominentsportscaster.” Owens ordered Nantz to pay his former wife $916,000 a year. Theyearly payment is an addition to the house and condo that Nantz has already relinquished.

The judge stated that even though Nantz “started dating a29-year-old woman before the divorce was final, the marriage deteriorated yearsearlier… This remote event in no way contributed to the breakdown of themarriage.”

Owens continued in his decision “In fairness, for most ofthe years he prioritized his family obligation and put his wife and daughterCaroline first. As frequently happens in marriages of lengthy duration, theparties do not have the same interest and ardor for their spouses endeavors.”

Attorney for Nantz’s ex-wife said she was happy with the settlement.

If you or someone you know is considering divorce, it isimportant to find an attorney you can trust, one who will work to reduce yourstress as much as possible in what can be a highly emotional and confusingsituation. Please contact the San Jose Divorce Lawyers of the Law Offices ofDaniel Jensen, P.C., by calling 408-296-4100.

Peter Andre, Katie Price Divorce

Posted on October 23rd, 2009 No Comments

Pop singer Peter Andre and supermodel Katie Price havefinalized their divorce.

Andre has been seen holding legal papers that dissolved hismore than three year marriage to Price. He is quoted as saying “At last I’mfree to love again. It’s over. I’ve moved on… I’ve been hurt by this but I’m astronger man now. I can cope with anything.”

Price has not released a statement about the divorce. Thecouple, who were married in September 2005, announced their separation in Mayof this year.  The pair have twochildren together, a son named Junior Savva Andrea and a daughter, PrincessTiaamii.

If you are considering divorce, you need an attorney whowill work to reduce your stress as much as possible in what can be a highlyemotional and confusing situation. Please contact the San Jose Divorce Lawyers of the Law Offices of Daniel Jensen, P.C., at 408-296-4100.

Christie Brinkley, Ex Work on Settlement

Posted on October 13th, 2009 1 Comment

Former model, Christie Brinkley, and Peter Cook have agreedto the terms of their divorce ending a long legal battle.

Brinkley’s attorney, Peter Caronia, issued a statement earlyTuesday stating that a settlement had been reached. The agreement was reachedmere hours before the couple was due in a Long Island courtroom.

James Winkler, attorney for Peter Cook, later insisted thatnothing had been set in stone. Caronia’s statement claimed there was anagreement denying Cook’s requests, including anger management classes forBrinkley.

Both parties have accused each other of violating a divorcesettlement reached after cook admitted to an affair with a 19-year-oldbabysitter.

If you or someone you know is considering divorce, pleasecontact the San Jose Divorce Lawyers of the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C.by calling 408-296-4100.

Britney Spear’s Child Custody Arrangement Extended

Posted on October 6th, 2009 No Comments

Pop Superstar Britney Spears has finally reached a custodyarrangement with ex-husband Kevin Federline. The two will be splitting custodyof their two children through the end of the year. The order is an extension ofa custody arrangement that was originally set up to accommodate Britney’s tourschedule.

The L.A. County Superior Court has extended the pop-star’s agreementto 50% custody and the right to travel with her children. The arrangement alsostipulates a $20,000 monthly alimony to Federline, as well as another $20,000in child support. If the kids are outside of California the support increasesto $25,000.

Federline is also allowed to accompany the children onBritney’s tour.

If you need help with child support or child custody, pleasecontact the San Jose Divorce Lawyers at the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C.by calling 408-296-4100.

 

Florida Stockpiles Child Support, Families Go Unpaid

Posted on April 24th, 2009 2 Comments

According to a report in the Orlando Sentinel the state of Florida has over $28 million in undistributed child-support payments, because it can't figure out which parents should recieve the money.. The stockpile of payments has more than doubled since 2007. This growth is largely due to state intercepted federal tax rebates for parents who are delinquent in child support. There are currently 347,000 families awaiting back support payments. 

The Department of Revenue blamed the mounting sums on mistakes made while state child support offices have been switching to a new computer system. State auditors have blamed illogical policies. The Department of Revenue accepts address changes only from official sources, such as the Postal Service, and not from the parents themselves. Department officials promised to address the issue but say the system is geared toward automation, and it is difficult to make changes over the phone. 

Muffett Robinson, a spokesperson for the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida says that one of the groups most likely to miss out on the payments is the state's homeless population which often does not have proper identification or a bank account to receive the funds.  

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