Posted on Feb 2, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Each year over 1 million women become victims of domestic violence . This means that someone close to the women has inflicted harm and that harm may be fatal or non-fatal in nature. In the U.S., ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Since news of Kobe Bryant's divorce went public earlier this month, many have tried to estimate how much his wife would receive in their divorce settlement. Sources close to the couple have ...
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Posted on Jan 31, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Admitting that you want a divorce is never easy. However, the process of divorce itself does not have to be a nightmare like it is often portrayed in the media. Based on what state you reside in, ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
News sources report that a man was wanted on not just one but three arrest warrants for domestic abuse. While he has avoided capture since last May, police have finally caught up with the suspect, ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Several media outlets have reported that actress Mena Suvari is seeking a divorce . The actress is wed to producer Simon Sestito and they have been married for eighteen months. Recently, Suvari's ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
According to several reports released last year, some people in the state of Florida had to file for bankruptcy because they were making alimony payments they could not afford. This happened to people ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
This week the parents of young actress Hayden Panettiere announced that they planned to end their marriage of several decades. According to news sources, Hayden's father was arrested in June 2008 ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Upgrades to a government software system left tens of thousands without the funds they needed this month. Government representatives were quick to respond that the delayed checks would be mailed out ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Police are still investigating a fatal crash that took the life of a 41-year-old man in Michigan last week. What was believed to have been caused by a flat tire turns out to have a difference cause ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
A former star has been seen in the media lately, but not for a new role. He was charged this week with abusing his estranged wife in their home. According to the official documents released this week, ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Placing children into a safe and loving foster home is a challenge for any social services agency. Several states are now working with family law advocates on additional measures to ensure that ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
When you run for a political office, you cannot hide anything in your past. While many politicians have experienced divorce , a frontrunner for the 2012 election is wishing he had not. Even though he ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
The results of a divorce settlement were made public this month and tongues are wagging. The now ex-wife of a famous basketball player made out very well in the deal. According to the document filed ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
A new bill in Illinois came about after one politician caused quite a stir. The U.S. representative was able to run for office even though he owes thousands in child support payments. The new bill ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2012 By Ellerin Hutchinson
A basketball player and his wife have finished working out the terms of their divorce settlement. However, the two will not actually be divorced until next year when it is finalized by a judge. Not ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
A country music star shocked fans when reports of domestic violence against his wife hit the media airwaves. Just a few weeks after she filed a claim against him, the husband filed divorce papers ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Are you in the process of getting divorced and have children with your spouse? If so, you have more to worry about than hurt feelings and property division. When it comes to children, you will need to ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Have you been living with your partners for years? If so, you may qualify for common law marriage. Depending on what state you live in, the laws regarding a common law marriage can vary. However, the ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
States across the nation are working to reform old alimony laws. Recently, several activists in Florida have banded together to petition the state's lawmakers to eliminate antiquated laws that are ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Over the years Indian reservations have come to be known for many things, among them a high rate of domestic violence backed by statistics. While both local and national authorities have tried to ...
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Posted on Dec 20, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
If this if your first holiday season as a divorced parent, you may find the holidays to be even more stressful than usual. You will have to be patient when juggling schedules with your former ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
The death of a toddler is always shocking, but especially so when it is done at the hands of the father. Such is the horrible case of a 2-year-old girl that was killed by her father last week. Now ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Are you considering joint child custody ? If so, you need to understand how it works and what will be expected of you in the future. While both parents may want and be able to afford joint custody, it ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
The last thing you want to do if you are the pastor of a mega-church is to get a divorce . However, after his wife filed for divorce last week, one pastor announced that he would be taking a brief ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
One man doubted the paternity of his child and obtained a DNA test without his ex-wife's knowledge. When the results turned out to be negative, the man then sued his wife for the child support ...
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