Monthly Archives: June 2009

When Kids Choose

Question

I’ve heard that once a child reaches 12 years old, he or she can decide which parent to live with. Is this true?

Answer

Not in Washington. Unlike many states, including California, Washington tries to keep children away from court altogether in custody disputes. In fact, Washington courts often react quite negatively to a parent even saying “But…

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Desmond, The Serial Inseminator Of Knoxville

29-year old Desmond Hatchett may be a minimum wage worker, but he sure does get around.

Huffington Post reports that the Knoxville Tennessee native was recently in court:

…. where he appeared on the docket eleven times to answer for 15 of his 21 children [by at least 11 different mothers] who haven’t received child support recently.

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The Troglodyte Man Child Of Bedford

Andy Mizsak of Bedford, Ohio is 28, already a member of his local school board, and an “independent political consultant.”

Sounds like he has a bright future ahead of him.

If only he’d clean up his room. In the basement. Of his parents’ house.

Don't worry, parents, he'll grow out of it….

Cleveland.com reports that Andy had a…

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How to Get Temporary Orders – Motion and Declaration

This is part 3 of 8 of our series on what forms you need to file for temporary orders in your divorce case. Last week we went over the Note For Motions Docket. Next week we’ll go over the Financial Declaration.

The Motion and Declaration for Temporary Orders is the heart of your case for temporary…

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