Blog Posts in April, 2012
Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
One Republican senator is pushing for new legislation that could require some parents to submit to drug testing. After speaking with a concerned constituent, Senator M.C. has drafted new legislation ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Another Hollywood couple has filed for divorce months after announcing their separation. Marc Anthony filed for divorce in a Los Angeles, California court last week, citing irreconcilable differences ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
While men and women are fighting for our country, they are sometimes denied child custody rights due to their involvement in the service. The Pentagon is working to pass a new law that would give ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
News sources recently reported that Levi Johnston currently owes thousands of dollars to the mother of his first child while his current girlfriend is expecting another child. If Levi Johnston is ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Domestic violence crisis centers in New Hampshire reported an increase in victims seeking help last year. All of the centers combined saw 16,000 men, women, and children come through their doors ...
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Posted on Apr 17, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
The case of a woman found beaten to death in her own home has continued to elude police. While a note was left behind by the killer, police in southern California do not yet have a suspect in custody. ...
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Posted on Apr 12, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
The case of a teenage boy shot and killed unarmed has made national headlines. Although the police have not charged the man who shot him, news agencies are conducting their own research into the ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
In order to meet the rising demand of recently divorced individuals, one company has decided to hold a divorce expo. The two-day event is being held in New York City and promises to bring industry ...
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Posted on Apr 10, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
With tax season in full swing, you may be realizing the implications of asking for alimony during your divorce. If you are the recipient of alimony, you are likely to be taxed on the payments that you ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A domestic violence dispute ended in death last week in the state of Florida and according to reports police officers were forced to shoot a teenage boy who charged at them with a knife. Law ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A football player that just signed a new deal with the New York Jets is being petitioned for larger child support payments. Santonio Holmes, the wide receiver for the Jets, is being asked to pay even ...
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Posted on Apr 3, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Recently, a man sentenced to life in prison was informed that his wife wanted to terminate their marriage say news sources. H.M., an engineer for Cobb County, received news of his divorce just one ...
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