Divorce laws can vary greatly from one state to the next, but one thing that has long remained consistent is the fact that, in most divorce cases, conventional gender roles are strongly upheld, particularly when children are in the picture. Historically, it has typically been the father who ends up paying alimony and child support to the mother, who often gets custody of the children. A recent report finds that this might be changing, however. According to a new study, reported by Reuters, more women are paying child support and alimony to their ex-husbands than ever before. ...

Dr. Ed Christiansen, Colorado Springs dentist, is thrilled to be celebrating his 35th year in dentistry and 28th year in Colorado Springs in May 2012. "I am so happy to be able to say that I have been practicing dentistry for the past 35 years. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of meeting countless patients and helping them keep their teeth and gums healthy. I greatly enjoy what I do and I hope to meet many more patients in the coming years," said Dr. Christiansen, dentist in Colorado Springs. Although Dr. Christiansen graduated from dental school ...

Tampa Divorce Lawyer Christian Denmon of Denmon & Denmon Trial Lawyers recently handled one of his most complex divorce cases yet. The case dealt with alimony, child support, back child support and the distribution of seven marital houses. A couple in Tampa recently went to trial on a complex divorce matter, and the wife sought Christian Denmon's representation to make sure she got a fair settlement. In this particular scenario, the husband packed up his bags and left the house, leaving his stay-at-home wife of 17 years at home to care for their four minor children. ...

Taylor Morrison is developing a gated golf course enclave called Estates at Fairway Crossing in Fall Creek located in near northeast Houston. The 50 home sites in the Estates at Fairway Crossing back up to the Redstone Golf Course or a natural creek. Home prices range from the mid-$300,000s to $600,000s. Home sites in Estates at Fairway Crossing are the largest non-custom lots on the Redstone Golf Course. Taylor Morrison is offering 13 one- and two-story plans with 3,265 to 5,491 square feet on 80-ft. home sites. The Treviso model will open during Fall Creek's Open Homes ...

The world's leading river cruise line, Viking River Cruises, has been approached by retail giant TESCO to offer a discount on Viking holidays in exchange for TESCO Clubcard vouchers. TESCO Clubcard customers can now enjoy discounts for a number of picturesque holidays on rivers across Europe, Russia and Asia. The Clubcard offer is available across all of Viking routes and 31 ships; including the new revolutionary Longships which launched in March and the Douro route which launches in 2013. Wendy Atkin-Smith, MD of Viking River Cruises UK, said, "We were delighted ...

In front of the sea happiness is a simple idea. --Jean-Claude Izzo, Chourmo, 1996 The aim of Fishing Tourism is to promote and increase the value of traditions relating to Sea and Fishing Culture, which are frequently abandoned and undervalued. Some of the recreational activities include trips along the coasts, meals served on board fishing boats and the observing of fishing operations. So, the tourists is eager to discover the sea's heritage and secrets have been able to take part in, as a unique experience in contact with fishermen and their tireless profession. Spending ...

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival offers a great variety of races that allows the whole family to get involved in fund raising and helping good causes. The festival not only includes races but also comedy shows and other exhibitions so if you don't fancy running there'll be plenty of other things to get into. From manageable races like the 5k to the full marathon the festival is hugely popular with locals but also all over the UK. Those looking to take part in the full marathon needed to register by May 16th but you can wait a bit longer to book your hotel in Edinburgh. ...

Porcelain veneers improve many different kinds of cosmetic dental issues. Most of the imperfections causing embarrassment and hesitation to smile can be concealed with porcelain veneers. Generally, dental issues involving bite misalignment may not be effectively addressed with porcelain veneers. Uses of Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers can fix the majority of common cosmetic dental problems, including: - Chipped teeth - Crooked teeth - Misshapen teeth - Cracked teeth - Worn teeth - Stained teeth - Gaps between teeth Porcelain veneers address these problems ...

The Olinsky Law Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Aurora of CNY and the New York State Commission for the Blind (CBVH) in an effort to offer employment opportunities to their clients. This partnership will allow both organizations to better serve individuals who have disabilities living in our community. The Olinsky Law Group is a national disability law firm, based in Syracuse, NY that focuses on Social Security, Workers' Compensation, Long-Term Disability and Americans with Disability Act Discrimination. Aurora of CNY is a not-for-profit organization ...

It is no secret that coming into money may create strife in your personal life. Never is this truer than when other parties claim to be the rightful owners of your lottery jackpot. From a colleague who believes your winning ticket was part of a workplace pool to a misguided family member seeking to dip into your jackpot, a sudden stroke of good luck often brings a wide range of unwelcome interlopers. Knowing how to respond can help keep your winnings -- and your sanity -- intact. Alternatively, in certain instances the Lottery Commissioner may deny your rightful winnings. ...

The endless phone calls; the letters piling up in your mailbox; the questions from your friends and family about who has been asking about you. When a creditor comes after you for a debt, collection efforts can run the gamut from merely annoying to a serious disruption of your day-to-day routine. Fortunately, there are a range of legal protections at your disposal under both state and federal law -- but you may not know about them. Although a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney may be your best resource for dealing with creditor harassment in California, even a cursory review ...

Missouri uses a merit-based judicial selection process called the Nonpartisan Court Plan. Over the years, the selection process has become known as the Missouri Plan. The plan was adopted in 1940 to counter widespread abuses in the judicial system by "Boss Tom" Pendergast and his political network across the state. Since the adoption of the Missouri Plan, 34 other states have used it as a guide in crafting their own policies to fill judicial vacancies. And yet, the state's legislature may be shaking things up again. Earlier in the year the legislature attempted ...

In late March 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced study findings important for the future of commercial trucking safety. Extensive research showed that installing speed limiters, also called SLs or speed governors, on large commercial trucks provides a "profound safety benefit." Profound indeed -- the study concluded that such devices reportedly reduce crash rates by half. An SL is an electronic device that keeps a truck engine below a programmed speed limit. SLs are already voluntarily ...

When you go to the hospital, you expect that medical professionals will be able to diagnose and treat any conditions you are suffering from. To do so, doctors may run a battery of tests, and sometimes perform exploratory surgery. Some tests may take days to run, so occasionally, patients may be discharged from the hospital before these tests return. One would hope that doctors would still review these test results. Unfortunately, this sometimes doesn't happen, resulting in the potential for misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. New York Case of Delayed Diagnosis Take ...

Despite difficult economic times, the American Bankruptcy Institute has noted the number of bankruptcy filings has dropped across the country. However, a recent opinion from the Illinois Appellate Court confirms that trial lawyers from both sides of the bar should be aware that bankruptcy filings can, and will, impact your case. In Berge, the First District found that the doctrine of judicial estoppel bars a plaintiff from proceeding with a cause of action in state court where the plaintiff fails to disclose the action as an asset in a bankruptcy petition. Berge v. Kuno ...

The surgery went fine, but the result was not. Florence Fiedler, now 81, of New Canaan, thought she was going to Yale-New Haven Hospital for what has become a fairly routine procedure - implantation of a pacemaker. As expected, the surgery went fine. However, while still sedated she fell from the operating table to the floor, crashing with such force that she suffered from traumatic brain injury, a broken collar bone, broken hip and broken toe. Hitting her head caused bleeding around the lining of her brain. She also damaged her back. Atty. James Horwitz, the lawyer ...

14 additional players are joining the roster of retired football players suing the NFL for purposefully attempting to hide a well-known link between concussions and permanent brain injury. The group filing suit now totals 46, says attorney Matthew C. Matheny of the Provost Umphrey law firm. "These players are suffering permanent brain injury that they and their families must endure for the rest of their lives as a result of playing for the National Football League. Its time for the NFL to admit they have known for years about the connection between multiple ...

Today the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System (OLERS) filed suit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas against the Allegheny County-based Education Management Corp. (EDMC) and its board of directors stemming from the company's systemic misconduct and blatant violations of federal education regulations. Read the complaint here. Specifically, EDMC, one of the country's largest for-profit education providers, has engaged in aggressive and illegal recruiting and has compensated its recruiters based solely on the number of new student enrollments, which ...

Distracted driving is a problem that affects even the most experienced drivers, so it's not surprising that newly-minted teenage drivers -- who often have trouble controlling their impulses -- are susceptible to driving while distracted. According to AAA, the most common distractions among teenage drivers are using electronic devices (for both talking and texting), adjusting controls in the car, and eating or drinking. Teens Don't Believe Distracted Driving Is a Problem Despite the research that shows that teenage drivers engage in distracted driving, they believe ...

If you have been implanted with a DePuy artificial hip, or have already had one replaced due to pain, discomfort or problems with the initial surgery, you should contact a lawyer to seek recovery of your damages from DePuy. Depuy initiated a voluntary recal of several of its artificial hip implant systems. Recalls Specific to Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems: DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System. On August 24, 2010, there was a voluntary recall of the DePuy ASR total hip system because of new, unpublished data from the UK joint registry indicating the revision rates within ...

Be careful making a right hand turn on a one-way street in New York, because if new legislation is passed, you could end up in jail for a long time. New York drivers take note, if you drive recklessly enough, you may lose your right to vote--indeed, you may become a felon. A few months ago, the New York State Senate passed legislation that makes wrong-way driving and other reckless driving a felony offense. A felony is a very serious offense; most states, including New York, require imprisonment for over a year for a felony. And once you have a felony conviction ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) is now offering the perfect summer package. Available at participating Hampton hotels, The Great Getaway lets guests save 15% to 40% off Best Available Rate for trips booked by July 23, 2012 for stays through September 30, 2012. Some restrictions may apply; special offers and rates are subject to availability. Conveniently located near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, this Atlanta Airport hotel is the perfect place for families traveling to the area this summer to stay. "The Great ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry SC Hotel offers convenient lodging to guests attending upcoming summer workshops at Carter and Holmes Orchids. A leading attraction to visitors of Newberry, Carter and Holmes Orchids has been a premier source of orchids for 65 years. Upcoming 2012 events include: - Advanced Repotting Workshop, June 16 - Cattleya Workshop, July 14 - Fall Open House and Sale, August 23-24 Registration for the workshops is high recommended and can be done by contacting Carter and Holmes Orchids. A leading place to stay among other ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) recently announced a special Memorial Day weekend offer. From Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28, 2012, United States military and veterans who eat at the hotel's Great American Grill or Pavilion Lounge will receive 20% off their food and beverage purchases (including alcohol); tax and tip not included. Guests must have a valid U.S. Military ID Card or Veteran ID Card to receive this discount. "Conveniently located only minutes from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our property is the perfect ...

VPS hosting company 4t Networks is pleased to announce its status as a Veeam Gold ProPartner. As Veeam technology leads the industry of virtual machine data protection and backup replication, achieving Gold ProPartner status is a great honor for 4t Networks. "We are proud to be Gold Partners with Veeam," says Kevin Gray, President of 4t Networks. "Because companies must be selected by Veeam for Gold Partner status, it also speaks volumes for the quality of service we offer at 4t Networks." To become a Gold ProPartner with Veeam is indeed an incredible ...