Effective July 1, 2016, fathers of children born out-of-wedlock can no longer sign voluntary administrative legitimation acknowledgments, i.e., a child may only be legitimated by a court order. This new law, put into effect by Senate Bill 64, only applies to legitimations after July 1, 2016, and does not in any way vacate administrative legitimations … Continue reading Court Order Now Required to Legitimize a Child
The Great Divide: Military Retirement and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act
In any divorce proceeding, the division of retirement accounts presents a financial issue that must be dealt with during the parties’ equitable division of property. Depending on whether the parties are dividing a 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, or any other retirement or deferred compensation plan, certain laws must be followed to ensure the correct division … Continue reading The Great Divide: Military Retirement and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act
Synthetics Now Bring Tougher Penalties
You may have found yourself in the following scenario: you and a few friends are heading to Florida for the weekend, looking to have a good time and enjoy the beach. To enjoy the trip, and to presumably avoid any run-ins with law enforcement, you stop by the local gas station and pick up some … Continue reading Synthetics Now Bring Tougher Penalties