Dallas Same Sex Custody Dispute: Battle For Recognition of Parental Rights by LGBT Parents Child custody battles are always difficult, and can be ugly. But a recent Dallas child custody dispute shows the lengths that gay parents must go to fight for the right to parent their non-biological children if they split up from the child's biological parent. In the case fought out in Dallas family law courtrooms, a Texas mother petitioned for custody of a child she had raised since birth with her lesbian partner (the child's biological mother). The former partner denied the ...

"Crash taxes," or accident response fees, are sweeping the nation. Cities in 27 states have adopted them in one form or another, including Dallas, Texas; Buffalo, New York; Toledo, Ohio; and New Haven, Connecticut. But not every state has been eager to bill those involved in motor vehicle accidents for the services of responding firefighters and police officers. According to Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, 13 states, including neighboring Pennsylvania, have outlawed accident fees, preventing their municipalities from billing those injured ...

Many people believe that sepsis is a blood infection or blood poisoning. However, sepsis occurs as a result of your body's response to an infection. The infection usually is a bacterial infection, but it also may be a viral, fungal or parasitic infection. In fighting the infection, the immune system goes into overdrive and produces a response that can result in damage to the body. If sepsis syndrome is not diagnosed and treated quickly, the organs of the body can be permanently damaged by lack of blood perfusion to them. Widespread organ failure and death may follow. ...

Separating or divorcing parents in Florida need to be aware of the state's laws about child custody and support determinations. Florida statutes Title VI, Chapter 61, Section 61.13 (and following) detail the standards used to make custody decisions that are in the best interests of the children affected, making sure that even the most heated custody disputes focus on the needs of the children first and foremost. Factors Used to Make Custody Determinations Florida's "best interests of the child" standard is in accordance with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction ...

Expecting parents place enormous amounts of trust in the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals responsible for successfully delivering their babies. Most of the time, health-care providers perform their jobs carefully and handle and timely recognize potential health risks that arise during labor and delivery. However, occasionally doctors and nurses mishandle or negligently overlook problems that can result in lasting injuries to the baby or mother. Of these medical errors, one of the most distressing is confusion between the mother's and baby's heart rates ...

Every year, about a quarter of a million Americans undergo hip replacement procedures. For a third of them, metal-on-metal ("MoM") implants are used to replace worn-out or damaged hip joints. MoM hip replacements were once believed to be more durable than other available counterparts. But growing concerns over the safety of these hip replacement devices have many medical experts cautioning that MoM replacements should be used far more sparingly, if at all. What Is a Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant? In a procedure for hip replacement, the ball at the top of the ...

After experiencing a tornado, hurricane or other disaster, people's world can be turned upside down. Many families and business owners are not sure where to begin as they attempt to both meet immediate needs and plan for how they will recover in the long-term. A major part of a homeowner's long-term recovery includes repairing the home or finding a new house elsewhere. Businesses may need to recoup lost income. To accomplish either of these goals, property owners need to obtain appropriate compensation from their insurance companies for the damage they sustained. Many ...

Every year, the onset of warmer weather inspires millions of Americans to get their motorcycles out of the garage and onto the streets; few pastimes capture the carefree nature of the season quite as well as motorcycling. But, as you prepare to ride, you should keep in mind a few tips that will better ensure that your biking season is both safe and enjoyable. Dusting off the Cobwebs For many riders, motorcycling is not a year-round pursuit. As such, your abilities might need some fine tuning after months of dormancy. Consider taking a refresher motorcycle skills course, ...

While all court cases are emotionally taxing, cases involving children are especially so. Judges and lawyers must consider nuances in each individual case about what actions are in the best interests of the child or children involved and balance that with what is best for the family. Determining the "best interests of the child" can be a daunting task. At the end of the day, the child's safety and well-being are essential to a court's decision. Some states, including North Carolina, have adopted several principles to guide court decisions. These principles ...

You've got a Parenting Plan that spells out your residential schedule, but what about those other big decisions that affect your kids -- like school projects, religious upbringing and doctor's appointments. How on Earth are you supposed to begin to approach your ex about that stuff? Just because your relationship with your ex was unworkable, it doesn't mean that co-parenting is unworkable. In 2009, Washington saw 13,297 marriages with children end in divorce. And that doesn't include the unmarried parents who found themselves breaking up. Nowadays, there are so many ...

If you currently have plans to sell a business or franchise, you should know about the huge success business owners are having online. Most people (about 97%) looking for a business opportunity will start their search via the Internet. The ability to narrow the listings by factors such as category and location makes the Internet superior to traditional methods like scouring the newspaper. Business Trader is a leader in the online business for sale industry, and is now Australia's most visited website within this niche. Business Trader now offers 4 additional 'featured' ...

Confused.com has released new research which reveals that dawdling drivers are the top cause of irritation for UK drivers. The survey by the car insurance experts shows that over half (60%) of motorists experience an increase in stress levels and a heightened irritability when faced with a vehicle driving slower than the rest of the traffic. In reaction to these slow drivers, almost half (45%) of motorists risk overtaking, thus increasing the chances of an accident. Research from the Department for Transport also reveals that 143 accidents a year are caused directly ...

British Airways has revealed that more families than ever are choosing to fly from Gatwick airport as they jet off on holiday this year. The airline has already seen a ten per cent increase in family bookings compared to last year and the trend is set to continue through the summer. In July and August, British Airways will serve around 7,000 child meals on its long haul and European flights from Gatwick, and cabin crew will give out over 26,000 special Paddington Bear Skyflyer packs to keep its young customers entertained. Florida is the number one destination ...

Anchorage pediatrics practice Full Spectrum Pediatrics is announcing the launch of their new website, fullspectrumpeds.com. With educational resources and an online Patient Portal, the new site reflects the practice's commitment to high-quality and accessible care. Headed by Dr. Stephen Baker, a pediatrician Anchorage AK families have trusted for over thirteen years, Full Spectrum Pediatrics opened in June of 2011 and provides comprehensive pediatric care for patients ranging in age from newborn to eighteen. Dr. Baker - who has served in the Air Force as a pediatrician ...

If the proliferation of sales books in the market is any indication, there is a vast number of professionals who are in a genuine search for the "one" approach that could make their lives at work, easier. The sales material available is plenty; yet somehow, sales is an occupation that is rather becoming more demanding and strenuous on the individual. Now more than ever, professionals are faced with ailments that worsen along with heightened levels of anxiety and stress. While the conventional sales approach aims to highlight the value of competition, or the ...

Fantasy sports website NFLSoup.com announces its launch of a Facebook-like social media network, dedicated solely to providing elite communication between all of it's members. NFLWaterCooler, currently it it's Beta version, is a user-to-user social media site for the casual or diehard NFL fan, connecting all site members and encouraging interaction at the highest level. NFLWaterCooler.com puts NFL and Fantasy Football fans directly in the middle of fluid social connection, allowing fans to connect, communicate, and share all things football. With the ability to chat, ...

CastleCasino.com has today announced the launch of its new live roulette game, broadcast from a real casino - the Sporting Emporium Casino, Dublin, Ireland. This new offering, which runs alongside the current CastleCasino.com game of live roulette broadcast from a television studio, and a live roulette version in Spanish, is set to run from 6PM to 6AM GMT, 7 days a week. This additional CastleCasino.com offering has enabled them to join the elite of live roulette providers by becoming one of the only online casinos to offer live roulette from both a studio, and a ...

The Town of Lantana, in partnership with the Greater Lake Worth and Greater Boynton Beach Chambers of Commerce, has selected a team led by EcoCity Partners, L3C to create the new GreenBiz Energy Collaborative Program. This innovative new initiative will leverage up to $15-million in private bank financing to enable businesses to complete energy efficiency or renewable energy projects on their buildings and facilities, which should result in lower energy costs while generating new jobs for local contractors. The financing will fund the upfront costs of the building retrofits. The ...

The Perlini Cocktail Carbonating System, a revolutionary new product for producing sparkling cocktails, is now available online for domestic and international shipping. Made by Perlage Systems, Inc., Perlini is the first and only system designed for, and by, serious bartenders and mixologists. Specifically tailored to the needs of bars and restaurants, it is designed to withstand the rigors of demanding commercial environments. Perlini can be used with disposable CO2 cartridges or a refillable CO2 source, making it the perfect solution for restaurants and bars, as well ...

William B. Meyer, Inc., with locations in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that Rick Palingo, a well established expert in the fulfillment services field for the financial services industry, has joined the fourth generation family-owned and operated organization as a Strategic Account Executive. The appointment of Palingo, who will expand the company's commitment to providing leading service to companies specializing in mutual funds, insurance and banking services, is the next step in MEYER's commitment to assemble only the highest-level ...

HerculesPoker, an online casino and gaming destination, announces the launch of its affiliate program. This is one of the most generous affiliate programs available in the gaming world, with affiliates receiving 50% of the revenue share, an amount significantly higher than the industry norm. Additionally, there is also the possibility of earning a 5% sub-commission if the affiliate refers another person. Opportunities for earning commission come in the form of banner ads, bonus codes, a downloadable game client and more. The program also offers mass email communication ...

And with 15 million singles in the UK, Internet dating is now the quickest, safest and cheapest way to find the partner of your dreams. (Or enjoy a little online flirtation if that's your thing.) Online dating is one of the Internet's largest business sectors and a completely acceptable - even fashionable - way to meet your partner. Gone are the days where an awkward silence would greet the question 'where did you meet?' These days a newly engaged couple are happy to share the fact they met online and are quick to divulge which dating site they used. In fact, a fifth ...

We have talked about two major benefits of business blogging in Part 1 and Part 2 of this blog series. We have discussed how a blog allows you to have your own voice on the world wide web, and how you have the opportunity to become known as an expert in your field through informative and interesting blog posts. This week we finish up with a major benefit of business blogging - this benefit is the main reason many businesses start a blog in the first place: INCREASE TRAFFIC TO YOUR SITE That's right, that elusive Google ranking can start creeping up without the expense ...

A shaky stock market, rising unemployment and fear over an uncertain financial future have thousands of outdoor sportsmen and women looking for answers on how to afford the gear they want to continue enjoying their outdoor activities. OutdoorSportsmanAuctions.com offers them a way to get that gear at prices they can afford. Most people are not familiar with Penny Auctions. The simplest explanation is that they are a hybrid between a traditional auction and eBay. In a penny auction the auctioneer is replaced by a countdown timer and every time a new bid is placed the ...

This week, The Boulevard Zen Foundation announced its founder, Rich Tola, and a team of celebrity yoga teachers and film crew, will journey 30,000 miles across America, visiting 100 cities in 100 days. Tola will film trivia-filled, fat burning workouts everyday to be distributed for free over the Internet. "We want to give people a reason to watch us and workout with us, and give them a reason to donate." After all, Rich Tola's FAT BURN AMERICA Tour: 100 Cities in 100 Days is a fundraiser to help the charity grow. The Boulevard Zen Foundation teaches the physical, ...