Beginning the process As with most court proceedings, a suit for child custody begins with a petition. The petition may be filed by any number of people, including parent(s), stepparent(s), grandparent(s), or siblings, although there may be additional requirements for some relatives versus others. In general, the petition should be filed in the county in which the child resides. The petition must state it is regarding the interests of the child, and include other specifics (including the child's name and birthdate, the name(s) of any parent(s) or guardian(s) involved, ...

From credit card debt to student loans, any debt that is forgiven could be taxed by the IRS. The IRS considers forgiven debt a type of income. More specifically, the IRS defines this act as a cancellation of debt. According to the IRS, a cancellation of debt is any money borrowed from a lender which the lender later forgives or cancels. In these cases, the lender is required to file a Form 1099-C with the IRS. This form is also known as the Cancellation of Debt form. So how do you know which forgiven debts are taxable? The Wall Street Journal addressed this issue, noting ...

Many residents of Bridgeport, Connecticut are aware that drinking and driving is unsafe. However, fewer realize that driving without getting enough sleep is almost equally as dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 2.5 percent of all fatal crashes are due to drowsy driving. But, it is expected that this number is conservative and between 5,000 to 6,000 fatal crashes every year may be caused by fatigued driving. The scope of the problem Even if a driver isn't fully asleep behind the wheel, being drowsy affects a driver's ...

Not long along the New Mexico Supreme Court handed down the decision of Chatterjee v. King, a case that reflects the changing nature of the child custody discussion in this country. The facts The parties involved were two women who were in a long-term committed relationship. As time went on, they decided to bring a child into that relationship. They turned to a foreign adoption, but the strict laws of that country made it impossible for the women to jointly adopt a child, so the child was legally adopted by K. The child was cared for in their joint home by both women, ...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 138 people die every day from injuries associated with brain injury. Around 30 percent of all injury deaths are the result of brain injury. TBI is caused by a blow or trauma to the head that alters the brain - even for a minute. The blow can penetrate the skull (open head injury) or not (closed head injury). It can happen when the person hits something with his or her head, or something hits the person. In other ...

Later today, Dr. Solomon Kamson of the Spine Institute Northwest will be presenting research on minimally invasive spine surgery procedures at the 2014 meeting of the World Congress of the World Federation of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (WFMISS). The congress, held in Istanbul, will be held jointly with a meeting of the Turkish organization for minimally invasive spine surgery (TURKMISS) as well as several workshops. Bringing together surgeons and researchers specializing in minimally invasive spine treatments from across the globe, the congress is a prime opportunity ...

Dr. Sangal, of the Sleep & Attention Disorders Institute, is offering a free evaluation to the victim of a near-fatal car crash after an incident of drowsy driving. A Michigan teen was nearly impaled last week after careening off the road when he temporarily fell asleep while driving. This case should serve as a sobering reminder of how sleep disorders can wreak havoc on people's lives, and cause incidents of drowsy driving that can result in accidents and deaths. Awareness for the dangers of driving while sleepy needs to be spread, and Dr. Sangal is at the forefront ...

Margrit Anne Wolff, Managing Director, Owner of Mercury Freight (Pty) Ltd., was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Ms. Wolff has 35 years of professional experience, having recently become the managing director and owner of Mercury Freight (Pty) Ltd. Over the years, she has built up a comprehensive skill set that includes sales and networking. On a daily basis, she is responsible for ensuring that company operations run smoothly. ...

Nicola Filosa, Chief Financial Officer of Vacations 7 Resorts International, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in hospitality services management. With more than 30 years of professional experience under his belt, Mr. Filosa shines as a luminary in his field. He specializes in personal interactions, and oversees daily business operations, including marketing, financial forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, public relations, and vacation rentals and excursions. Mr. Filosa attributes his ...

Connie Schaefer, RN, CIC, Infection Control Professional for William Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS and professional with Kansas Infection Control Consultants (KICC), has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in infection prevention. Specializing in education, surveillance, statistics, and infection prevention, Mrs. Schaefer is currently responsible for promoting Infection Preventation and Employee Health at William Newton Hospital and also by assisting other health care facilities with the Kansas Infection Control Consultants ...

Erna Zelmin-Ekenhem, Director General of the National Board of Forensic Medicine, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in her profession. Ms. Zelmin-Ekenhem has 30 years of working experience, with expertise in leadership within the public sector of Sweden. In her current role of seven years, she is overseeing all investigations from medical, psychological, chemical and genetic standpoints, and delivering all reports to courts and attorneys. In the future, she intends to continue her contributions to the Swedish ...

Mouna Roger, Head of Business Development and Account Management EMEA for Adobe Systems, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Ms. Roger has 17 years of professional experience, having recently become a head of business development and account management EMEA for Adobe Systems. Each day, she works to understand the ecosystem of the digital marketing arena, including advertising, analytics, MRM, and emailing. Armed with this ...

Ed Voss, Director of Supply Chain Management of Tata Steel has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in logistics. Ed Voss is a very innovative, accomplished professional with over 30 years of professional experience. He is a senior executive with experience across multiple disciplines including supply chain logistics, purchasing, operations management and general management. He has also become extremely accomplished in developing strategy and management of complex world wide supply chains across different industries. On a daily basis, he ...

BASF Asia Pacific Head of Procurement, Dr. Sam Kwon has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in crop strategies. Dr. Kwon has two decades of business experience, two of which have been spent at the helm of BASF Korea's procurement hub division. The firm is a global chemical company that develops products and solutions to enhance everyday life. The agriculture sector of BASF handles issues pertaining to Agro sustainability and farm management for those who make a living off the land. Dr. Kwon's expertise deals with crop protection and implementing ...

Alessandro Stefano Monti, Chief Executive Officer of Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in publishing. Mr. Monti has 21 years of experience in the industry, growing from a simple bookseller to a top manager, and has demonstrated leadership and knowledge in strategy development, organization, books and retail. His top skills are solid ethics, a rational approach to problems, a strong ability to maximize the potential of his team, and a high level of communication. In his current ...

Director at R & L Bayley Associates Limited. Lizzie Bayley has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in commercial management. Backed by a diploma in legal practice and a degree in law, Ms. Bayley served as a general counsel and business services director responsible for a range of legal and general support services for Shanks Waste Management Limited, a FTSE250 and waste management and energy company. She has now set up her own business offering support to companies to help develop their legal commercial and risk strategies particularly ...

Realcomm Conference Group, LLC, a global leader in providing technology education and networking opportunities for the commercial, corporate, government and institutional real estate industry, announced today its plans to showcase the Shanghai Tower, designed by Gensler and under construction in China, as part of the joint Realcomm | IBcon opening General Session on June 18 at the LVH Hotel. A presentation about the Tower, which has created a new global benchmark for super structures, will be showcased by Ben Tranel, an architect with Gensler. "I'm excited to present ...

Brushing and flossing teeth and gums are critical to maintaining good oral health. Preventative care is common knowledge, but many people still don't maintain good oral hygiene practices. Tooth decay and unhealthy gum tissue aren't the only factors to cause dental issues. Dental trauma can also occur, causing oral health to decline. To combat decay, dentists offer preventative care that includes a dental exam, professional cleaning and fluoride treatment. "Without proper dental care, an increasing number of patients are being treated for tooth decay, gingivitis ...

Orthodontic devices are intended to treat malocclusion. And there are a number of devices employed to effectively shift teeth into proper alignment. At Family Smiles Dental, Dr. Matievich utilizes traditional and modern methods of orthodontics. From traditional, metal braces to modern aligners, a patient can express their dental needs, and Dr. Matievich will advise on the best possible treatment for each case. Treatment plans and the duration of wearing an orthodontic device depends on the severity of the malocclusion. Although orthodontic work differs for each patient, ...

Are you ready for a bright summer? Do you want your teeth to shine just as bright? The quickest and most effective way to do that is by getting in-office whitening treatment. It's a surefire way to get pearly, white teeth. At Santa Rosa Dental Care, Dr. Jeffrey Elliott and his dental team handle a number of different dental cases, including cosmetic ones. Procedures for esthetic purposes are in high demand at the moment, and it seems to be a demand that won't fade away at Santa Rosa Dental Care. "Truthfully, tooth whitening treatment is one of the best ways ...

Although pets can't talk, these days they are itching to, literally. The spring and summer months are among the worst times for pets because fleas and ticks are in abundance, and they are looking for something to chew on-pets. According to the FDA, a single flea can bite a host (dog or cat) more than 400 times. Imagine more than one flea residing on a pet's coat. Constant scratching can irritate a pet's skin, and sometimes a cat or dog can have an allergic reaction called, allergy dermatitis. This happens when a flea's saliva irritates the skin after a bite. Fleas ...

The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) today named Alexandra Villoch as president and publisher of the Miami Herald Media Company, which publishes the Miami Herald and the Spanish-language El Nuevo Herald newspapers and their affiliated print and digital products. Villoch has been the senior vice president for advertising and marketing at the Miami Herald Media Company since 2005. She replaces David Landsberg, who previously announced his departure to become president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of South Florida. Villoch begins her new role April 14. "We couldn't be ...

CIC, a nationwide leader in tenant screening, is proud announce to the industry that through their partnership with the National Consumer Reporting Association (NCRA), an FCRA certification test specifically designed to educate those in the multifamily housing industry, is now available. The test is completely free to clients, and is offered to multifamily housing employees and staff at all levels who process and analyze credit reports and background checks, and who are responsible for dealing with consumers and making rental decisions. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ...

Stuck for marketing ideas for your small business or start-up? Your competition, especially your successful competition, may be your best source. Check out the most successful of your competitors; go to their websites - what do you see? How is the site organized? Do they have a regular blog? Is there a clear call to action? Is the site user friendly? If they really are successful then they're doing something right and the chances are that the answer to all of the questions above will be "Yes!". Do a little detective work to find out what other marketing methods they ...

Sound Physicians' leaders were selected to present a case study on an innovative process to improve clinical care and outcomes, "The Impact of RN and MD Rounds on Patient Experience," at the 2014 Beryl Institute's Patient Experience Conference. Sound Physicians is a leading hospitalist organization focused on driving improvements in quality, satisfaction and efficiency of inpatient health care delivery. Sound Physicians' clinical and performance management leaders, Marina Farah, MD, Senior Director, Performance Improvement; Kristi Frantz, MSS, VP Performance Improvement; ...