Blog Posts in January, 2012
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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