Is the Presidential Election a "political activity"?

I wanted to book a function room at the Grassroots Club for a weekly gathering of my supporters. They reminded me politely that their regulations disallow the club to be used for political activities. I said that it will be used for my Presidential election, which is supposed to be "non-partisan" and "dignified" and should not be classified as a "political activity". They are not able to decide on this matter. As time is urgent, I have to book a hotel for the gathering.

Child Custody Laws in Virginia | Divorce in Virginia

It is important to find an attorney that is experienced and knowledgeable, but also shares your philosophy on how to approach your impending divorce. (See also divorce lawyers in Virginia)

 

The court will generally provide joint or sole custody of the children to one or both parents. Occasionally custody will be rewarded to a different interested party such as a grandparent, but that is the exception.

If joint custody is awarded, that can mean a couple of different scenarios. First, joint custody can mean joint legal custody where both parents retain responsibility for the care and control of the minor. They will share joint decision making for the children.  Joint custody can also mean joint physical custody where the child lives with both parents at different times.

 

Interestingly, joint custody can also be a combination of both joint legal and joint physical custody. If in your case sole custody is granted then visitation rights for the spouse without custody may be granted by the court.

 

Child custody decisions

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Animoto video of TKL press conference

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The New Paper - Presidential Contest

http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110708-288143.html

All three potential candidates have said that they are contesting as independent candidates. Dr Tan Cheng Bock and Mr Tan, in particular, made it a point to distance themselves from the People's Action Party.

Given public sentiment that has carried over from the May General Election, are the candidates' move a sign that they are bowing to populist pressures just as what President SR Nathan had cautioned against?

No, said Mr Tan, who added: "As a leader, you listen to people, you understand what they are telling you.

But then you don't just bow to populist pressure.

"You must evaluate whether the feedback is practical or not, good for the long-term or not, and you must make your own decisions. So I'm not bowing to populist pressure.A leader has to be stronger than that."

Mr Tan had said in the press conference earlier that he came from a humble background and understood the struggle of people who found it difficult to earn enough to meet the cost of living.

He also said that he wished to run for president as a public duty and pledged to donate at least 50 per cent of the president's salary to charity and other worthy causes if he is elected into office.

So, does he see himself as someone who's out to help the needy?

"I believe that leaders don't have to be paid so much... I look at the presidents and prime ministers of other countries. They earn a salary that is quite modest, they don't earn such high salaries.

"So definitely for me, I don't think I want to take such a big salary, otherwise people will say Tan Kin Lian is after this job for a salary, and I don't want to give people that impression."

My views of National Service - two sides

During my time as CEO of NTUC Income, I supported National Service in the following ways:

• I gave priority to reservist training. All employees had to report for reservist training as required by SAF, i.e. NO request for deferment. 
• NTUC Income actively participated in SAF Day to recognize the contribution of NSmen
• NTUC Income was recognised for the Most Supportive Employee by SAF for many years

During the same period, I also wrote several letters to the newspapers to ask for the burden of national service to be fairly shared by males, females and non-citizens. I also spoke to many MPs and ministers. I once raised this matter in a private conversation with the then Defense Minister.

Read this previous posting.

I supported the need to defend the nation, but wished to see the burden spread fairly among the people.

Tan Kin Lian

Survey results - concerns of young people

Here are the results of the survey showing the concerns of young people and compares them with the concerns of parents of young people.

The top concerns of young people are earning an adequate salary, getting a job, paying the bills, buying a HDB flat and long working hours.

The parents, as a whole, are more concern over the future for their children in most areas, particularly to settle down, start a family and have children.

Virginia Divorce Laws | Divorce in Virginia

In Virginia it is possible to handle your own divorce without the aid of an attorney. Although it is highly recommended that you retain counsel so as to best represent yourself at such an emotional time, you can find free divorce forms and some simple advice through a service called Divorceline.(See also child custody laws in Virginia and divorce in Virginia)

 

If you follow the route of self representation you should also study the Virginia state statute Title 20 which deals with legal separation and divorce in the state of Virginia.

If there are minor children involved it is especially important to enlist the help of a competent and experienced lawyer.  A third party can often help you get a settlement that is best for your entire family.

 

Plus an experienced attorney should be well aware of the laws surrounding child custody, whether you are seeking joint or sole custody.   Your attorney will also have more knowledge and experience regarding child support payments and how the amount paid by each spouse is determined via the Income Share Model.

 

The basic laws around child custody and child support are straightforward, but since the court will decide these issues in the best interest of the children there is always a subjective component which you need to be prepared to address.

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