Illinois struggles to improve collection of child support payments Article provided by Law Offices of Alexandra M. Goddard Visit us at http://www.goddardlaw.com Illinois does not have a stellar reputation for collecting unpaid child support amounts owed to the state's custodial parents, but it is trying to improve that record. Just less than 60 percent of the amounts owed in cases handled by the state were repaid in 2012, according to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Nevertheless, that percentage has risen over the past four years, and ...

Missouri debates ending mandatory helmet requirement for motorcyclists Article provided by Law Offices if Dan Moody and Paul Wacker, L.L.C. Visit us at http://www.moodywackerlaw.com Missouri legislators are currently debating a statute that would allow motorcyclists to navigate the state's roads without helmets. This is part of a national trend toward repealing this requirement. Proponents of this campaign have won a series of state victories in recent years. However, critics of this trend worry that helmetless motorcyclists will be more vulnerable when motorcycle ...

Father's visitation with sons while cohabiting not against public policy Article provided by Rice & Adams Visit us at http://www.rice-adams.com While a couple may reach agreement on child custody and visitation at the time of a divorce, the circumstances related to such an agreement may change over time, leading to fresh conflict even after the divorce is final. In such a case, one or both parents may request a modification to the agreement. Visitation, in particular, may be a source of conflict, particularly as it relates to new romantic partners and their ...

Is an audit in your future? Divorce and Taxes. Article provided by Donelson Ciancio & Grant, P.C. Visit us at http://www.colodivorceattorneys.com Divorce and taxes are two events that are difficult enough on their own. When paired together, this duo can be the thing of nightmares. A recent article in Forbes explored the issues that can arise during a divorce. Interestingly, the researchers with the report noted those going through a divorce can be at an increased risk of going through a tax audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Divorce and tax audits, ...

Dividing retirement assets in a New Jersey divorce can be complicated Article provided by Heymann & Fletcher Visit us at http://www.heymannfletcherlaw.com Retirement accounts can easily be the most highly valued assets in a divorce property division. Retirement accounts can be complex assets, however, and it is easy to make costly mistakes when dividing them. Knowing a little more about the basics of splitting up retirement assets in divorce can help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls and give you a realistic picture of what to expect in your divorce ...

Any alcohol at all increases crash risk, study shows Article provided by Young & Stein Visit us at http://www.youngstein.com "Buzzed driving is drunk driving," according to a slogan touted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and recent research suggests this may indeed be the case. Drivers with any amount of alcohol in their systems are significantly more likely to be found at fault for causing fatal car accidents, according to a study released in January 2014 by the University of California San Diego. The study, which was published ...

Study finds spinal cord injuries are increasing nationwide Article provided by Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC Visit us at http://www.mokanlegal.com The spinal cord plays one of the most important roles in the body. It is responsible for relaying messages between the brain and the muscular, urinary, gastrointestinal and other vital systems in the body. Needless to say, spinal cord injuries can cause symptoms that are life-long. Unfortunately, according to a recent study from Johns Hopkins, the number of traumatic spinal cord injuries is increasing in the United States. During ...

The probate process in Florida need not be complicated or overwhelming Article provided by The Law Office of Silverman, Vorhis & Mack Visit us at http://www.flstatewideprobate.com When a loved one dies, surviving family members are often overwhelmed with all that must be done. Not only are they mourning the loss of their loved one, they often must deal with legal documents, debt collectors, family disagreements and the probate process. Probating an estate in Florida can seem complicated to those who are unfamiliar with the process. However, with professional ...

"Portability" is good news for avoiding estate taxes Article provided by Karen Brady & Associates, P.C. Visit us at http://www.coloradoestateplanning.com There are many reasons to revisit an estate plan every few years. One reason is that federal and state legislators are continually revising estate tax and inheritance laws. As one example, in recent years Congress sought to help widows and widowers to avoid federal estate taxes through the "deceased spousal unused exclusion amount." The DSUE amount, as it is more commonly known, allows for ...

Rights of workers and potential employees in Wisconsin Article provided by Fox & Fox S.C. Visit us at http://www.fox-law.com/ The legal area of employment law and employee rights can be very confusing to the average worker and the rules seem to change constantly. Even large, nationwide companies fail to follow employment laws correctly. Just this month, drugstore giant CVS Caremark was sued in federal court in Chicago for ordering departing employees to sign illegal provisions in severance agreements. Additionally, earlier this year, Cargill was ordered to ...

Know your rights regarding issues with your employment in Wisconsin Article provided by Fox & Fox S.C. Visit us at http://www.fox-law.com/ The good news is that the economy continues to improve and the nation's unemployment rate is on a slow decline. The bad news is that, over the past few years, some court cases have made it harder for employees to bring class action employment discrimination cases against their employers. However, as a way around such complications, wronged employees are pursuing more wage and hour payment lawsuits. These types of cases often ...

Richard P. Brown, MD, and Patricia Gerbarg, MD, teach innovative Breath~Body~Mind for Transformation and Well-Being, March 14-16, 2014, from Friday evening through Sunday noon at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA. The workshop, approved for CE credits, offers mind-body healing techniques to reduce stress, recover from trauma, relieve physical discomforts, improve relationships, and enhance quality of life. Based on extensive research, this training combines movement and breathing techniques to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus, and ...

North Carolina entrepreneur Stacy Menzies is pleased to announce the launch of Happy Fix , a positive lifestyle brand designed to bring people joy and confidence to achieve their goals. Shared via quality, sought-after products bearing the brand's signature "HPY" oval and also via social media channels, Happy Fix reminds people that positive thinking can improve their lives and that happy feels good. "People are in control of their emotions, reactions to events, and their future choices; we stand as a reminder that happiness exists even when it feels ...

Kae Cheatham of Helena, Montana, has been a professional photographer since 1987 when she began capturing various equine events and rural activities on film. Traditional 35mm SLRs were Kae's cameras of preference in the 1980s and '90s, but since 2002 she has embraced the digital era. Today she has an online presence through her personal website, a Facebook Fan Page, and the commercial outlet at Fine Art America (FAA). Initially Kae had arranged her images in just a few FAA galleries, but with an increase in what she offers there, she has made it easier for potential ...

The New Normal - That is what AIKIDO Bay, Inc. is calling their new online service being introduced to the lobster industry. AIKIDO Bay, Inc. is offering a new way for lobster sellers and buyers to get together in the virtual environment of the internet for pennies per pound. Their proprietary programming allows for an online auction experience, ensuring the anonymity of sellers and buyers up to the point a sale is completed. These are real-time auctions provided on a daily basis. Why AIKIDO Bay? Why an online live lobster real-time auction service? Who benefits - Catchers, ...

The Unstoppable Foundation's 5th annual gala will be an exciting evening filled with inspiration, connection and the opportunity to make a powerful difference. The Foundation celebrates five years of bringing education to more than 6,000 children in some of our world's most impoverished nations. The goal of the evening is to provide an education to an additional 1,000 children in need. "Our Unstoppable Gala brings a voice to 57 million children who do not have access to even a primary education. We can solve this critical need if we have the will to do something ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of February 23, 2014. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse site. For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by ...

Jackrabbit Technologies, leading provider of online class management software for youth activities centers, recently added ten new members to its Support, Development and Sales teams. The additions are in response to the growth in new customers that the company continues to experience across the eight market segments that it serves. With more of its market sector organizations adopting technology to improve their operations, Jackrabbit has not seen a decrease in growth trends since its inception almost a decade ago. The cofounders, Mark Mahoney and Mike Carper, take ...

Helping to green the planet, one belly at a time... That's the motto of Latham Thomas, a wellness and birth coach who will be a featured speaker at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2, in Chelsea. Thomas calls herself a maternity lifestyle maven and yogi. She is the author of Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy, and is the co-founder of the Mama Glow Film Festival. She recently launched the Mama Glow Salon Series, which she describes as "a platform for birthing conversations around cocktails, panels, and discussions." ...

LeadBridge, an Inc. 5000 company that helps technology sales teams build pipeline in their top target accounts, is proud to announce the launch of EdProspect. EdProspect is the first account intelligence platform focused exclusively on the higher education vertical. It helps education sales professionals broaden their relationships with target colleges and universities, drive demand for their solutions, and shorten sales cycles. Clients can access EdProspect by purchasing individual reports online at http://www.EdProspect.com, or through an annual subscription to EdProspect365. ...

Ascent Communications, a fully integrated public relations and marketing agency, was recently formed to assist start-up and established financial services and financial technology companies to broaden their visibility and credibility in the marketplace. Marc Weinstein, founder and CEO of Ascent Communications, formed the agency to provide innovative and strategic communications to companies seeking ways to foster and maintain business growth. "Businesses require dynamic and cost-effective communications that include the proper expertise, knowledge and tools, ...

The state of New York has completely redesigned its driver's license and added some 30 enhanced security features, although information on just some of the features will be made available to the public. A laser-engraved personal data and black-and-white holder's photo, a ghost image that floats in a transparent window, variable type, and UV features on both sides are among the new security measures. In an effort to curb the use of fake licenses and to support underage prevention efforts, the new license is made of a rigid polycarbonate material that makes it difficult ...

If you are in a valid Washington state same-sex registered domestic partnership or RDP and neither of you has reached age 62, mark the date June 30, 2014, on your calendar. Washington's marriage equality law that recently made same-sex marriage legal contains provisions that will automatically convert your RDP to a marriage as of that date if you take no action. RDPs in which proceedings for dissolution of the partnership (or for separation or annulment) have been filed and are pending on June 30, 2014, will not be converted to marriage on that date. Registered partners ...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently ruled that the victims in a drilling rig accident on a Louisiana waterway may seek "punitive" damages in their lawsuit against the company. The accident resulted in the death of one seaman and injuries to three others. Because the accident occurred on a barge on a navigable waterway (Bayou Sorrell), the matter is covered by maritime law. While the lower court agreed with the company's argument that this particular claim for damages is not available under statutory maritime law, the federal ...

If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you are a member of the baby boomer generation. At the end of World War II, returning military personnel married in droves and, shortly thereafter, had many babies, creating a "baby boom." As this generation of children aged, they gained a reputation as the wealthiest and most physically fit generation of their time. Whether due to a struggling economy or the high cost of long-term medical care, the parents of baby boomers often do not have many financial resources to leave behind as they pass away. However, longevity ...