California Move-Away Requests Settle Custody Issues After Relocation

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May 13, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As the economy continues on a path to recovery, more jobs are again being created in California and across the country. However, a move across the state or country is sometimes required for the right job.

The federal and state Constitutions guarantee the right to move freely across state borders. However, for divorced and single parents relocations can pose a challenge if the noncustodial parent believes that a move will be harmful for the children.

Parents who may be considering a nationwide job search or who have been offered employment in another state must consider the implications a move will have on their current child custody arrangement. Any potential move can disrupt a young child's life and may cause problems. Visitation with the noncustodial parent could also become more limited. Thus, a California move-away attorney should be consulted to ensure the proper steps are followed.

Child Custody Arrangement Following a Move

Under California law, custodial parents are entitled to relocate along with their minor children as long as the move does not "prejudice the rights or welfare of the child." If the request is made as part of an initial custody determination, the court decides what custody arrangement is in the child's best interests.

A custodial parent cannot plan to move solely to interfere with the noncustodial parent's visitation. The trial court may ask why the parent wants to move in an effort to make sure that the purpose is not to limit contact with the noncustodial parent.

As long as no improper purpose exists, the custodial parent does not need to show the move is necessary. If objecting to a move, the noncustodial parent must show that relocating will be detrimental to the children.

Other factors that the court will review in deciding whether to modify custody orders following the move-away request are:
- The distance of the move
- The age of the children
- The children's relationship with each parent
- The children's wishes, if they are old enough to express a preference

The children's interest in stability and continuity of custody arrangement may also be balanced against the disruption that a move might cause.

A recent California case found that in move-away cases the trial court must determine custody issues based on the premise the move will take place as planned. The question the court must resolve is not whether the parent is allowed to move, but what the custody arrangement should be if and when the custodial parent moves.

In the event that you need to relocate for a new position or you want to try to keep your children from moving, contact an experienced family law attorney. An attorney can help build a persuasive argument to protect your children's rights and support your position.

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Minnesota DWI Testing Still Questionable in Wake of Source Code Issues

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May 03, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Most drunk driving cases are built almost completely around the results of chemical alcohol testing. But what happens when the science behind the testing is flawed?

For years, the machine primarily used to detect breath alcohol content in Minnesota was the Intoxilyzer 5000. However, numerous errors became evident in the Intoxilyzer 5000's source code (the internal computer code upon which the device is completely reliant). Now, law enforcement authorities are moving away from the Intoxilyzer 5000 -- but many DWI cases have nonetheless been left in limbo, and alternative alcohol testing methods, such as Urine Testing for DWI's, have also failed to withstand scientific scrutiny.

Source Code Questions Lead Into Urine Testing Deficiencies

Source code or Software issues have plagued the Intoxilyzer 5000 for years; Minnesota DWI defense attorneys challenged the use of the Intoxilyzer 5000, arguing it did not always provide accurate breath alcohol content results. For business reasons, the manufacturer of the Intoxilyzer 5000, CMI, would not release the source code for analysis, adding to the confusion. After years of legal wrangling, a Minnesota judge finally ruled that despite the alleged source code problems, the Intoxilyzer 5000 expressed an accurate numerical representation of alcohol content as derived from breath testing. That ruling has now been appealed to the Minnesota Supreme Court, which may issue its Source Code appeal ruling at any time.

Yet, despite the judicial ruling upholding the general accuracy of the Intoxilyzer 5000, the damage has been done. Thousands of DWI cases were left in limbo, and police tacitly acknowledged problems with the Intoxilyzer 5000 by switching to alternative means of alcohol testing.

Breath tests are still used to test alcohol levels, but law enforcement officers now typically rely on testing devices, like the Datamaster, from a new manufacturer when conducting breath tests. Additionally, urine testing has become more popular following the source code debacle -- but urine testing for DWI is not accurate in Minnesota.

As your body processes alcohol, it is deposited in your bladder to be discharged as waste in your urine. The alcohol sits in the bladder undisturbed until it is released, even as the alcohol concentration in your blood drops. If you have been drinking and have not urinated in some time, alcohol pools in the bladder and the first urine sample you provide will make you blood alcohol content appear far higher than it is in reality. This "first void" sample is often used by law enforcement authorities in Minnesota who ask you to provide a urine sample as soon as you are arrested. The test results that follow may put your alcohol content over the legal limit when at present you are, in fact, far from impaired.

Fight Your Minnesota DWI Charge

Don't let faulty DWI chemical test results land you in a world of legal trouble. If you've been pulled over for drunk driving, contact a Minnesota DWI defense attorney today and get the help you need in challenging ineffectual test results.

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"Grey Divorce" Raises Unique Issues

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4 Mai 2012 /24-7PressRelease / --selon le Centre National pour la recherche de la famille & mariage à Bowling Green State University, divorce aux Etats-Unis est en déclin dans l'ensemble--sauf dans un cas flagrant : le taux de divorce pour les 50 ans et plus a doublé au cours des années 20. Les experts ont surnommé la tendance « divorce gris » et voir en gardant les autres moyens que la génération des Baby-boomers a redéfini le vieillissement. Ceux qui envisagent le divorce plus tard dans la vie devraient être au courant de la façon dont il divorce diffèrent de jeunes couples.

Enfants

Les enfants des Baby-Boomers sont déjà vivant leurs propres, donc lorsque les Baby-Boomers divorcent, dont ils ont besoin de ne pas tenir compte de questions comme la garde, soutien de temps et de l'enfant des parents. Si ils font encore que les enfants vivant avec eux, les enfants sont généralement adolescents et ont beaucoup de commentaires dans leurs conditions de logement et comment beaucoup ils passent de temps avec chaque parent.

Ce que les Baby-Boomers sous-estiment souvent est l'impact émotionnel qui divorce auront sur leurs enfants adultes. Même si les enfants adultes ne vivent plus chez leurs parents, ils pensent toujours le même sentiment de perte, de blessure ou de trahison qui soutiennent les jeunes enfants du divorce.

Argent

Les Baby-Boomers sont souvent dans une meilleure situation financière au divorce que les jeunes couples. Ils ont été dans la population active plus longtemps et ont eu plus de temps pour accumuler des économies et plan de retraite.

Cependant, cela signifie aussi qu'ils sont plus actifs à se battre au sujet de la division de la propriété et la pension alimentaire. Diviser les biens assez devient encore plus un problème urgent pour ceux qui divorcent plus tard dans la vie, car ils se rendent compte qu'ils prennent du divorce a besoin de voir leur retraite.

Experts suggèrent à ceux qui ont été hors de la main-d'œuvre, élever des enfants négocient une partie plus élevée de la colonie de propriété ou un importante pension alimentaire prix pour tenir compte de la capacité de gain réduite qu'ils ont de leurs années ne fonctionne ne pas. Il est sage de plaider pour une résidence, comptes de retraite et des comptes de placement de la non-retraite en plus de la pension alimentaire pour aider à assurer la sécurité financière.

Problèmes émotionnels

Ceux qui divorcent plus tard dans la vie souvent dire que tout simplement, ils se sont mis à part leurs conjoints. Cependant, beaucoup citent également infidélité comme raison de la rupture et la trahison qui vient de trouver un conjoint infidèle après qu'un mariage de telle durée durable peut être particulièrement profond.

Le divorce n'est jamais facile, n'importe quel âge une personne décide de le faire. Si vous envisagez le divorce, parler à un avocat d'expérience pour en savoir plus sur vos options.

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Financial Issues When Marrying Later in Life

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    April 22, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Financial Issues When Marrying Later in Life

Getting married can be an exciting and stressful time. People need to learn how to combine their single lives into a partnership, and this can be an even more complicated endeavor when the bride and groom are marrying later in life. When people marry in their 40s, 50s or beyond, they already have established financial plans and portfolios. They often have children from previous relationships. Spouses marrying later in life need to discuss their financial futures together prior to marriage so they can reach agreement on key issues and make things go smoothly later on, and also to protect themselves in the event of divorce.

Tips for Beginning to Plan
-Assess: Each spouse should put his or her financial situation on paper so each person can see it. Both should list all sources of income and assets such as employment, investment accounts, retirement accounts, child support payments received, bank account balances, home equity and vehicles. Those who receive alimony should be aware that those payments will end upon remarriage. The parties should also detail their debts, such as mortgages, rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, loans, medical bills and child or spousal support payments owed.
-Discuss: After each person is aware of the other's financial state, the couple should discuss such things as how they want to share expenses, how they want to handle health insurance coverage, whether they want to keep separate bank accounts and how they want their assets to pass after they die. Many people marrying later in life have children to whom they want to leave all of their belongings, and both spouses need to agree on their estate plans.
-Update: After discussing their finances, a couple should make appropriate changes to legal documents such as wills, trust documents, life insurance beneficiary forms, other account beneficiary forms and health care directives.

Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Couples marrying later in life may also want to consider prenuptial agreements. Such agreements can work in tandem with estate plans. For example, if a couple agrees that certain property will go to one party's children upon his or her death, a prenuptial agreement can support a will leaving the property to the children and reaffirm the spouse's intent to waive his or her elective share. This would make it more difficult for the spouse to challenge the will.

Seeking the advice of experienced legal counsel to help plan and draft the appropriate document is a wise step for those planning to marry.

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