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Kids have Holes in their Souls in the Shape of their Dads
A message to all fathers to step up and be men for their children’s sake.
Maryland Online Child Support Calculator
The Maryland Department of Human Resources has developed an online child support calculator. The amount of child support a court may order for any particular case may be different from the amount estimated by the calculator.
Heal the Kids, Heal the World by Michael Jackson
A speech that gives a great insight into Michael Jackson’s views on children, how much he truly loved children around the world and how he wanted them all to be loved, not just by him but by everyone.
A Nurturing Soul Does Not Compute with a Sociopath
Understanding Domestic violence. Sociopaths do not understand a nurturing soul.
Temporary Protective Orders to be Heard via Video in Montgomery County
Victims of domestic violence who come to the Montgomery County Family Justice Center (here is a great article about the Center) now have safer, easier access to justice. Thanks to a pilot program launched by the Maryland Judiciary, they can now file requests for temporary protective orders directly from the Family Justice Center and have their requests heard by judges at the Montgomery County Circuit or District Court by way of a live video link.
Slavery is Over Ladies, He Does Not Own You …
It is very difficult to wrap your brain around the warped reality of abusers. Quite frankly one wonders why they insist on creating such constant drama. It must be exhausting. For pity’s sake, go lay in a hammock and chill. Read a book. Aren’t there better things to do than to live in a bad…
When Getting Beaten By Your Husband Is A Pre-Existing Condition
Words cannot describe the sheer inhumanity of this claim. It serves as yet further proof that our insurance system is broken, destroyed by the profit-mongering of the very companies whose sole purpose should be to provide Americans with access to care when they need it most. In 1994, an informal survey conducted by the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee revealed that 8 of the 16 largest insurers in the country used domestic violence as a factor when deciding whether to extend coverage and how much to charge if coverage was extended.
Domestic Violence: Facing Abuse
“But as domestic abuse incidents are increasing, services for victims are not keeping pace. At a June 10 U.S. Senate hearing on violence against women, senators were told that according to the latest census, nationwide 60,500 people are assisted by domestic violence programs each day, and 9,000 others are turned down for assistance.
