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Fatherhood News & Views 2012 |
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February 2012
Attorney: Man adopts girlfriend to preserve trust assets
02-03-12 -- An attorney for the wealthy Floridian who legally adopted his adult girlfriend says the move is not illegal and was made "with the intention to preserve and grow the assets of the Trust for his two minor children, even should he personally be unable to continue his historical role in achieving these goals." . . . As On Deadline noted in a posting on Thursday, John Goodman, 48, is being sued by the parents of Scott Wilson, 23, who was killed in a traffic accident last February, according to The Palm Beach Post. . . . The newspaper, quoting a sheriff's report, says Goodman ran a stop sign and hit Wilson's car in Wellington, Fla. . . . Wilson's parents have sued Goodman. The trial is set for March 27. . . . The newspaper says Goodman also faces a criminal trial on March 6 on charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash. He could face up to 30 years in prison.
Connecticut man can seek payment from 19-year-old child's real father, judge rules
02-02-12 -- Over the years, Eric Fischer had grown suspicious of whether he was really the father of his youngest daughter. So he secretly got a sample of the girl's hair, grabbed one from his own head and sent them to a lab for DNA testing. . . . Sure enough, he was right. The girl was the product of an affair between Fischer's wife, Pamela Tournier, and her business partner, Richard Zollino. . . . Now, five years later, the State Supreme Court has ruled that Fischer can proceed with a lawsuit demanding that the girl's biological father pay him $190,000 -- half the cost of raising her. . . . She's now a young woman of 19. . . . High-level court rulings allowing cuckolded men to seek such reimbursement are rare, though DNA tests are increasingly accessible to suspicious fathers. And when those suspicions are correct, the idea of repayment raises complicated questions about what's best for the child caught in the middle. January 2012
Noticing an absence of viable information available for men facing divorce or custody issues, Stroudsburg divorce lawyer, Connie J. Merwine of MHK Attorneys, writes new family law book exclusively for men explaining the ins and outs of any Tannersville divorce or custody case.
01-30-12 -- Stroudsburg divorce lawyer, Connie J. Merwine, has written "The Men's Book: Divorce in Pennsylvania," a compact and clearly organized book, designed to help Pennsylvania men understand their rights and options. It helps to guide readers through what steps to take (and what steps not to take) when a marriage is broken. . . . Written in clear language, this book includes the following: / 25 important truths for Men confronting divorce. / Steps to take to prepare for divorce. / 42 financial records with which every man should be familiar. / 15 questions to consider before hiring a divorce lawyer. / Stages of divorce. / Overview of the divorce process. / Factors used to determine equitable distribution / 17 factors used to determine alimony. / A list of helpful books. / A resource guide to help clients through this troubling time. / Much, Much, More! . . . Drawing on years of experience helping men through divorce, along with financial and custody issues, the Tannersville custody attorneys of MHK Attorneys provide an invaluable resource for any man trying to move on after a broken or abusive relationship. If a client's family structure is changing, they need the assistance of an experienced and compassionate attorney to ensure that their best interests and financial security are protected.
New fire-expert analysis allowed in father's 1990 arson conviction
01-28-12 -- A federal appeals court ruled Friday that a man who contends that he was wrongfully convicted of setting a 1989 fire that killed his daughter may have a prominent fire expert examine any remaining physical evidence to determine whether the fire was accidental. . . . The ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit came in the case of Han Tak Lee, 76, who is serving a life sentence. His lawyers argued that he was convicted by junk science and that research since his 1990 trial has debunked many of what were once considered ironclad indicators of arson.
Attorney: Dad Binding Girl, Putting Her In Cage Was 'Joke' Authorities Say James Tapke Placed Daughter In Dog Cage 1-20 01-20-12 -- Authorities have released the details of a case involving a man who they said punished his daughter using duct tape. . . . The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Office said James Tapke restrained his 12-year-old daughter's hands and feet using a duct tape before placing her in a dog cage on Jan. 10. Then, while his daughter was in the cage, investigators said, Tapke dropped small amounts of water on her face. . . . According to court papers, the victim was in the cage for about 20 minutes before her 13-year-old brother let her out. When she got out, authorities said the victim poured water on her father's head and in his ear.
Soldier denied reimbursement in paternity case
01-06-12 -- An appeals court has ruled the state does not have to repay a soldier whose wages were garnished for child support when he was deployed to Iraq, even though the child turned out not to be his. . . . Christopher Childers was sued for child support while he was in Iraq between November 2007 and January 2009. The state filed a motion for default judgment that he was the father, and the Tennessee Department of Human Services took child support from his military paycheck. . . . Childers said he never got a letter ordering him to report for a DNA test. After returning from Iraq, a DNA test determined he was not the father. A juvenile court judge ordered the state to reimburse Childers $2,735 that was taken from his wages, but the Court of Appeals of Tennessee overturned that ruling Thursday. . . . The appeals court said the state was wrong to issue a default judgment, but there was no state law giving juvenile courts the authority to order the state to reimburse a person who has mistakenly paid child support. . . . A legislative bill sponsored in 2009 by then-state Rep. Stacey Campfield would have allowed people to recoup child support payments if they were determined not to be the biological father, but the measure failed. |
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