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NBA star arrested in gun-related domestic violence case

Terrence Williams, a guard/forward with the Boston Celtics, was arrested on the afternoon of May 19 in connection with a domestic violencee case that allegedly involved a firearm. According to police in Kent, Washington, they responded to the home of a woman who is the mother of William's 10-year-old son.

Williams was reportedly at the woman's house to exchange custody of the boy from a scheduled visitation when an argument ensued. Some media reports allege the exchange of custody took place at a parking lot and this is where the altercation happened.

These retirement myths can leave you with nothing

Retirement used to be rather simple. You went to college. You found a job, got married, worked and then retired. You were set financially because of pensions and savings. Your family law attorney would ensure that your legal paperwork, such for irrevocable trusts, was set up for your retirement years. Today, retirement isn't as easy as it once was and it is important to break through the myths to ensure you are left with something to show for your years of hard work.

First, the set age of retirement is no longer set in stone. The fastest growing demographic for employment today are those over the age of 55. Early retirement is not happening as frequently as most people hoped in the 1990s.

Losing ex-spouse's Social Security benefits likely if remarrying

Do some senior citizens choose not to remarry because they will see a drop in their Social Security benefits? The answer is yes; however, there is not always a decrease in Social Security benefits when someone who is receiving benefits remarries. There are several rules that must be met, according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

If you divorcesomeone who worked for at least 10 years, then your ex-spouse should be able to collect Social Security benefits starting at age 62. If they receive benefits, you might qualify, too.

Lead singer of rock band arrested in wife's murder-for-hire plot

The lead singer of As I Lay Dying, a heavy metal rock band, Tim Lambesis, was arrested for allegedly trying to hire an undercover detective to kill his estranged wife. Divorce paperwork showed that while his wife was concerned about custody of the couple's three adopted children, she did not appear to feel as though she was in any danger. The couple was to meet for mediation in order to discuss child custody.

Lambesis's wife had filed for divorce last September and the couple had three children they had adopted from Ethiopia. The children are ages four, eight, and 10. According to reports, Lambesis saw the children about ten hours a week when he was not touring with the band.

Child support enforcement vs. custodial interference enforcement

Most people know child support orders are enforced by the court. In Colorado, as in other states, a parent can end up in jail for failing to pay court-ordered child support. One advocate for fathers' rights, though, says there is not enough done for a noncustodial parent who is denied visitation by the other parent. This family law issue, he says, needs more enforcement in order to ensure children maintain their emotional connection with the noncustodial parent. This enforcement needs to come at the law enforcement level, but also with stronger penalties in court.

The advocate gives an example of a father who is scheduled to pick up his children, but the mother will not let the children leave with him. The father calls the police, but the police do nothing to help because they see visitation as a civil matter. The father is left with no alternative but to retain the services of an attorney or try to appeal to the court with no representation. The latter is not advised and if nothing is done at all, the mother may continue to keep the children from the father.

Effective parenting tips during and after a divorce

The emotional upheaval from a divorce affects everyone in the family -- not just the couple whose marital ties will be undone. The children will be deeply affected by the divorce, child custody orders and visitation schedules. Many of the feelings of sadness and bitterness the adults go through are from watching the changes in their children. There are ways to limit the stress and other damaging effects on children during a divorce.

First, avoid blaming each other for the divorce in front of the children. It does not matter who is to blame in the eyes of your children. All they want to know is that both parents will still be there for them and that is what is most important.

Five hits your finances can take from a divorce

A divorce can affect someone's finances in many ways that are expected, such as through child support, alimony or the loss of a second income. However, there are other ways, that a divorce can unexpectedly affect one's finances.

Childcare expenses can quickly rise when there is only one parent in the household. While an amicable divorce may see both parents sharing childcare duties, however, this is not always the case. Divorced parents can often pay much more than expected if they find themselves working more hours to make ends meet.

Bill's passage would strip rapists of parental rights

A bill in the Colorado House of Representatives would strip convicted rapists of their parental rights to a child conceived during their crime. The Senate has already unanimously passed the bill. Currently, though, rapists can sue for child custody in Colorado.

Colorado Representative Lois Landgraf brought a woman before the House to describe what transpired almost thirty years ago while she was in the Army, stationed in Vietnam. The woman and a friend were brutally raped by other soldiers after they were kidnapped and beaten. As a result of the rape, the woman who testified became pregnant. She was also diagnosed with gonorrhea.

What to do with the house after divorce?

If you're considering a divorce or currently going through the process of ending a marriage, you probably already know that you need a financial advisor or an experienced Colorado family law attorney on your side to help you protect your interests. But many divorcing spouses, faced with an unfavorable real estate market, are adding real estate agents to their divorce teams as well.

In fact, this trend has become so prevalent that some realtors make it a niche, using their experience to help divorcing spouses move out of the marital home, sell the house or find a new place to live that will help them start their new lives off right. While real estate transactions may be fueled by life events like having a child, getting a new job or moving to a different state, deals that originate in a divorce make up a significant part of many realtors' business.

Workplace protections for domestic abuse victims: part two

Last week we introduced some employment concerns that may be faced by domestic violence victims who are leaving abusive relationships. You may wonder what you are required to tell your boss, or what kind of protection you can expect in the workplace. Leaving an abusive relationship is not easy and takes a great deal of courage - to a lesser extent, the same may be true of talking with your HR rep.

Abusers often instill in their victims a sense of shame and a lack of self-worth. It is completely normal to feel reticent about discussing your situation with an HR representative or supervisor but it is important to keep in mind that they can help you and they will most likely want to.

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