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AZ Courts | Child Support | Maricopa County Court - Part 2
Should Kids Get $134 Million For Child Support Because Their Dad Is Filthy Rich?
October 25, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
Filed under Child Support, Family Court
By Heather Hairston -
A Los Angeles jury ruled in favor of a billionaire citing that he owed no more child support to two adult children.
The children of David Bren, David Bren, age 18 and Christie Bren, age 22 were in court with their billionaire father seeking additional back child support that added up to $134 Million dollars.
The original child support amounts were agreed on during the years that the children were growing up. Bren paid Gold $3,500.00 a month beginning in 1988 when his oldest daughter was born. Then from the years 1992 to 2002 he paid $18,000.00 a month for both children. Gold admits that she received a total of 3 million dollars from Bren during 14 years.
Bren paid Gold child support totaling 3 million dollars over the course of 14 years. Beginning in 1988 he began to pay her $3500.00 a month until they then renegotiated higher payments from 1992 until 2002. Gold alleges that Bren agreed to be an active part of the lives of his children. Bren says he never agreed nor intended to raise his children. The situation escalated when he ignored their presence at a restaurant in 2001.
Bren and his attorney deny the fact that he agreed to help raise the children and in fact say he never intended to be a part of their lives other than to support them financially. Bren says he never intended to father children. John Quinn, the attorney for Bren, supports this fact.
Quinn told the jury and the courtroom that Bren was never going to be the best father in the world. He told the jury that Bren was indifferent to the children and intended to be that way. He also argued that their mother knew that all along.
The attorneys for the children appealed to the court to allow the children to live the lifestyle they deserve by birthright. The lawyer tried to create the picture that the children were living below their standards while their father lived like a king, appealing emotionally to the jury that children were deprived of money and the chance to be raised by their father.
He paid for the education of his children both at a undergraduate and a graduate level and felt as though that fulfilled his obligation to both of them.
Bren is an immensely private person and it was very out of character for him to allow a court case to invade his privacy. He has been named one of the top 400 wealthiest Americans by Forbes magazine. Bren is predicted to be 12 billion billionaire, but a jury has ruled against him paying two children any back child support.
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October 20, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
By R. Ortiz -
You’ve arrived home from work and as you sort through the day’s mail you see there’s a note from your ex-wife asking for payment for Tommy’s new baseball uniforms and asking you to pick up some new clothes and toiletry items for Susie when she comes to stay with you next weekend.
But wait a minute; you’ve paid your child support this month and on time like you have every other payment. With all the money you are paying, why are you being asked to provide additional support to cover these other expenses?
It begs the question, what does child support actually cover?
Obviously the laws determining what child expenses are not included in the direct support vary by state, but in general, extracurricular activities, uninsured medical expenses and educational expenses are NOT included in the basic child support amount unless specifically included in a settlement agreement, according to family law attorney Spencer Williams.
He said child support generally covers food, clothing and shelter-type expenses.
But when you’re asked to cover expenses you think the support should be covering, you need to think of child support differently, said attorney Jennifer Paine.
“Parents tend to think about support as a one-way street: I pay support to you for our children, and you are responsible for using that money to support our children,” Paine said. “Most state child support schemes, however, calculate the support as a two-way street: you pay support to me and I to you, and we pool the support and each take a share.”
While your child support payments are generally a set amount, the calculations used to reach that amount are largely guesstimates of the amount of support a child needs to needs to sustain a standard of living near the marital standard of living, according to Paine.
So the support you pay is only the share your kids need while they are with your ex-wife. You are still responsible for support during your time, just as your ex-wife is still responsible for support during her time.
“As my father said after my sister crashed our first car in high school, you can never know completely when and how much your children will cost you,” Paine said.
Paine warns to be cautious, though. Remember to track your spending during your parenting time if you believe your ex-wife is not using the support you pay to actually support your kids. Keep a journal of what your kids bring to parenting time and what they end up needing from you during parenting time. Keep receipts of what you buy and request reimbursement for an amount you think is reasonable.
Are you constantly spending a lot of money on everyday items your kids have such as toothpaste or underwear?
“If you are purchasing ordinary items, this may be a sign that your ex-wife is not using the support properly,” Paine said. “You may have reason to investigate and to motion your court for contempt against her for diverting support.”
When you meet with your attorney, be sure to bring your original divorce decree to show what factors the court took into consideration when setting the original support amount.
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Understanding the Difference Between Child Support and “Maintenance” or “Alimony”
October 11, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
When you think of offering money to your ex-wife to help support her in raising your child (or children, dependent on your situation), most people instantly think of the term coined “child support.” Child support is typically paid out-of-pocket by the non-custodial parent out of their after-tax take-home pay. However, many forget to put a different spin on their child support term that can make or break their financial future.
When preparing for court against your ex-wife and her attorney, it’s important to point out that what you are willing to provide to your ex is not exactly child support, but maintenance or alimony. Child support is typically paid to the ex-spouse until the child reaches the age of 18 in most states. Alimony, otherwise known as “maintenance,” is only paid for a certain period of time. Alimony is typically for a short-term period that is defined by the length of the marriage, the employment and educational status of the other party, and the ability for the ex-wife to keep, maintain and hold a well-paying job in the future. Also, another benefit of paying alimony over child support is that it is paid with pre-tax dollars instead of being paid from your take-home pay.
The idea of alimony is to provide financial support for a certain period of time, determined by the courts on various factors, to help the ex-wife figure out financial issues and get back on her feet and back into the work force. It is not intended to be income to the spouse out of spite, or a payment for “emotional damage” done during the marriage–if any.
By understanding the true difference between child support and alimony, you may greatly reduce the amount of monetary support you will be owing to your ex-wife over time, in addition to making your payments pre-tax instead of after you receive your paycheck two weeks later.
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Can You Cancel Child Support?
October 6, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
In some circumstances, a court can make a decision during a divorce that legally binds parents of a child to a particular agreement. For some, this can mean that child support is owed to one spouse, while the other may be attached to a custody agreement. Generally speaking, these agreements are settled by the court according to the best interests of the child, not of the parents. As a result, parents may ask to file for a cancellation of child support. However, as most courts will stick with the original divorce arrangement, this can be an especially difficult task.
For parents who are ordered to pay child support, there is almost no legal way in which payments can be canceled. If that parent simply stops paying, there are numerous enforcement devices the receiving parent can use to get support funds. Even if a receiving ex-spouse does not pursue payment, the amount of back support payments will remain on the record and available for that parent at any time. The system goes so far as to provide back payment even if both spouses agree to suspend payments for a time.
In each of these situations, backed up child support payments are not canceled when the child becomes 18. Although the child may become a legal adult, missed payments are still expected to be given to the receiving parent. If payments are skipped or missed because of a lack of funds, a parent may file to suspend the current support agreement with the expectation of paying again once personal finance problems are solved.
Otherwise, child support is only canceled if the child reaches the age of 18 or tragically does not. Although this seems like a strict, inflexible system, courts consider the needs of the child before the plans and intentions of the parents. To learn more about child support cancellation, contact a divorce attorney.
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Family Law – Various Issues With Which it Deals
September 9, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
By Andrew Stratton -
Family law encompasses a wide range of family related issues including prenuptial agreements, adoption, child custody and visitation and divorce to just name a few. In our modern society one doesn’t have to look further than the media to see the complications of modern life are not necessarily keeping up with the abilities of the court to regulate and offer relief. Issues such as property division when a couple has lived as man and wife without the legal recognition marriage can offer an eye opening experience as judges can not treat the property obtained during the relationship as marital assets and a whole new set of rules, which may seem less accurate and less fair, but none the less apply. When children are involved it can become more complex as the need to establish paternity can slow down the process to arrange child visitation, custody and support. Taking all of the deviations of life into consideration it is easy to understand why this law becomes important in protecting the rights of families.
Although technically divorces are handled by the Supreme Court, most other similarly related matters are handled by family court. This court can ultimately end up micro managing the lives of families with concerns such as paternity, child support, and spousal support. Paternity is usually not a problem with children born in wedlock but it may have to be established for children born out of wedlock. If paternity has already been proven the court can move forward towards setting kid’s support. This law can also work with custodial guardians to enforce child support orders and garnish the wages of parents who refuse to pay support. Other issues that family court deals with include spousal support. A non working spouse in the process of being divorced can be entitled to spousal support in order to avoid going on welfare. In addition to the types of law already discussed, this can extend to criminal matters such as restraining orders related to domestic violence. The same will also address the issue of youth who are beyond parental control and juveniles who have been charged with criminal offenses.
Clearly this law is capable of providing a wide range of services not only for families who need court intervention to move forward with their lives but also for families who occasionally find a need for family court to enforce established orders such as child or spousal support.
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Factors Affecting Child Custody in a Divorce
July 26, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
Filed under Child Custody, Family Court, Father's Rights
By Christina Cole -
When a couple is divorcing one of the main concerns that they face is what will happen to the children. Divorce affects children in many ways, emotionally, financially and physically. Parents can ensure their children’s well being with a parenting plan. For example in the state of Tennessee, the court will decide a parenting plan that is beneficial to all parties involved, but the main concern of the court is the welfare of the child or children. A lawyer that is experienced in family law can be of great benefit to you and your child to make sure your rights and your child’s welfare are represented fairly.
There are many factors that go into the formation of a parenting plan. The relationship of the child and the parents is one of the main factors. The judge will take into consideration the emotional ties that each parent has with the child and how these ties affect the child’s emotional well being and development. If the child is old enough, the judge will speak to them directly to determine which parent the child feels closest to. The judge may issue an order for a social worker to visit the home to determine the family dynamics and recommend which parent should be the primary caregiver.
The income of each parent and the stability of their job is another factor. The judge will look at how long each parent has held their current job and their work history. The court must ensure that the child will have adequate resources to live. If the judge feels that the parent who has the least amount of income or no income should be the primary caregiver, he may order child support to be paid. The terms of child support are specified in the divorce decree and parenting plan.
The primary caregiver for the child must either have transportation or be able to provide adequate transportation for the child. This is important so that the child will be able to attend school, go to the needed medical appointments and so that the health and welfare of the child can be maintained. Another item that will be determined by a parenting plan is health care. One of the parents must provide health insurance for the child. If neither parent is able to do this, the child can obtain state funded health care such as Medicaid.
All of these factors and others determine who will be the primary caregiver. Visitation rights and a visitation schedule are drawn up as part of the parenting plan. If either parent wishes to change any part of the parenting plan, he or she must appear before the judge and request such a change. It is advisable for you to have the services of a qualified and experienced attorney to represent you while you are going through a divorce and determining your child’s custody. Your rights and your child’s rights need to be represented during this difficult and emotional time. Finding the right lawyer can help to ease some of the worry and ensure that your child’s best interests are met.
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How To Lower Child Support And Gain Father’s Custody Rights
July 1, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
Want to do something about lowering child support or gaining
custody of your kids’ or, maybe improving visitation rights?
Well, we’ve all thought about it from time to time, but often don’t
take action because we as men are much more the procrastinators than
our women counterparts. We also think that the costs are prohibitive
and that we’re screwed in family court anyway, so what’s the use?
These are pretty much the same thoughts that go through every father
mind every time their hand shakes writing that child support check, or
argue with the X about visitation.
So what do you do? Out of total frustration most consult with
attorney’s or seek advice from well-meaning friends. But you don’t
need sympathy and high legal costs. You need a mentor, a person that’s
been there and can relate to your situation. Someone who can guide
you, step by step, through the legal maze.
After many unsuccessful attempts, most guys come to the conclusion
that if anything’s going to get done that they’d have to do themselves
and get personally involved. After all, who knows more about your
situation than you do?
If you don’t know what to do, get some good information by finding out
what other Fathers have done in similar situations. Then, mimic what
they have done successfully…This is called the “mirroring principle.”
Follow success to a “T”. Use all guidelines that you can and keep
trying to work in more options. Have a trusted friend look over your
work and ask for objective opinions. This is the true method for
knowing that you’ve got a killer case – that’s worked before and will
gain you more rights.
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Contempt For Failure to Pay Child, Spousal, Family Suppor
June 15, 2010 by Maricopa County Court
By Roman Mosqueda, S. J.D.
No child, spousal, or family support ordered by the Family Court is paid by the obligor parent or spouse, resulting in contempt of court at the time the support payment was due. A judgment or order made or entered pursuant to the California Family Code may be enforced by the Family Court by contempt in its discretion, under § 290 of the Family Code.
Each month of failure to pay in full, child, spousal, or family support when due constitutes a separate count or charge of contempt, for which punishment is imposed for each count proven, under § 1218.5(a) of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
The period or statute of limitations for commencing a contempt action based on failure to pay child, spousal, or family support is three (3) years from the date that the payment was due, under § 1218.5(b) thereof.
Contempt proceedings are initiated in California by completing and filing Judicial Council Form FL-410, Order To Show Cause and Affidavit For Contempt, and the required Judicial Council attachment, depending on the kind of underlying order issued.
Elements Of Contempt And
Burdens And Standards Of Proofs:
§ 1209.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure states the elements of civil contempt based on failure to comply with a child support order as follows:
(1) valid underlying support order of a court of competent jurisdiction;
(2) obligor’s (contemner’s) knowledge of the order through:
(a) proof that the order was made, filed and served on the obligor parent; or
(b) proof that the obligor parent was present in court at the time the order was pronounced; and
(3) noncompliance of the support order, as prima facie evidence of a contempt of court.
These three (3) elements are also stated in In re Ivey (2000) 85 CA9th 793, 803, 102 CR 447, which further held that:
“If the petitioner proves those elements beyond a reasonable doubt the violation is established. He or she need go no further. To prevail on the affirmative defense of inability to comply with the support order, the contemnor (or contemner) must prove such inability by a preponderance of the evidence.”
Ability to pay by the alleged obligor (contemner) was not considered an element of contempt because “the failure to pay constituting the contempt occurred shortly after the determination of ability to pay had been made (in the underlying orders),” in In re Ivey, supra, involving a father’s failure to pay the mother’s pendente lite attorney and expert fees in a criminal contempt action.
Thus, while the proponent (petitioner) of the contempt has the burden of proving the elements of contempt beyond a reasonable doubt (a criminal case standard of proof), the alleged contemner has the burden of proving inability to comply as an affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence (a civil case standard of proof).
Types Of Contempt Proceedings
And Sentences Imposed:
Contempt proceedings may be civil or criminal in nature. Civil contempt is governed by §§ 1209-1222 of the California Code of Civil Procedure; while criminal contempt for violation of penal statutes is prosecuted as a crime, under § 166 of the California Penal Code.
Contempt proceedings are considered “civil” in nature, if the contempt judgment coersively subjects the obligor or contemner to imprisonment only until he or she complies with the act(s) ordered by the court. So, a “civil” contemner may be incarcerated indefinitely pending compliance of the contempt order, under § 1218(c) of the California Code of Civil Procedure. But the civil contemner has the “ability to purge” by performing the act(s) ordered.
The lack of “ability to purge” characterizes contempt proceedings as “criminal” in nature. It is punitive, rather than coercive. And a criminal contempt judgment subjects the obligor or contemner to a sentence of fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment not exceeding five (5) days or both for each count of contempt.
Thus, the potentially indefinite incarceration resulting from a civil contempt judgment arguably renders it more onerous, even more punitive than criminal contempt, under certain circumstances.
But the parties and even the court may not know what type of contempt proceedings they are in, until the particular judgment is pronounced or issued by the court.
The complexities and uncertainties of outcomes of contempt proceedings have relegated contempt as a tactical tool for exacting settlement from the defaulting parent or spouse.
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