2010 Articles

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Understanding Contested Divorces

Whenever a marriage ends, the emotional and financial stress can put a severe strain on the spouses and family involved. Spouses who are unable to make decisions between themselves on the terms of ...
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The “Hulk” Re-Marries in Beachfront Ceremony

Hulk Hogan, 57, married his girlfriend, Jennifer McDaniel, 35, in a small, intimate beachfront ceremony, in the backyard of his home in Clearwater, Florida. It appears both Hogan, and his ex-wife ...
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An Abused Dog Inspires New Legislation

In New Port Richey, Florida, the inspiring story of a poor dog, who took blows at the hands of his owner's son is leading the way to new legislation. His name, "Little Horatio" (an alias used to ...
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Child Custody in Florida

Child custody and visitation is clearly one of the most sensitive issues every parent faces, especially in a divorce proceeding. People can usually move on fairly easily after the dissolution of a ...
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Alienation of Affection Laws in North Carolina

Alienation of affection is an action that can be brought by a deserted spouse against a third party, for allegedly breaking up a marriage. In most cases, the defendant in an alienation of affections ...
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Florida’s Equitable Distribution

The manner of which property is divided in a divorce in Florida is covered by Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes. As opposed to a community property state, such as in California, Florida has adopted ...
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Desperate Housewife Files for Divorce

Desperate Housewife's star Eva Longoria filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court after discovering hundreds of sexually explicit text messages between her husband Tony Parker and a former NBA ...
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Domestic Violence in North Carolina

In 2009, 131 people were killed at the hands of a loved one or a family member in North Carolina according to the Attorney General for North Carolina. The majority of these victims were female, with ...
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North Carolina Post-Divorce Modifications

After a divorce has been finalized, it is not uncommon for changes in circumstances to arise that give cause to a post-divorce modification. Post-divorce modifications can involve changes being made ...
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The Advantages of Divorce Mediation

The first question you may be asking yourself is: What is a divorce mediation and how does it differ from a regular divorce? The mediation process is more "user friendly" and takes the approach of ...
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Annulment in New York State

An annulment is a judgment by a court that retroactively invalidates a marriage. An annulment is different than a divorce , which is a court order that terminates a marriage. An annulment means that ...
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Long Island High Net Worth Divorce

Going through a divorce can be a very difficult and emotional experience for all parties involved. When a couple with a high net worth gets a divorce, the process is significantly more complex and ...
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Tips on Preparing Financially For a Possible Divorce

How can you put yourself into a more stable position financially if it looks like you may be getting divorced? Being aware of potential pitfalls and making a few preparations can make a big difference ...
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Child Custody Modification in New York

In the state of New York, until the child either turns 21, or is emancipated, the court has the power and authority to modify child custody and visitation in the event a significant change in ...
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Spousal Maintenance in Long Island

Spousal support or otherwise called "alimony" is money that an ex-husband or ex-wife pays to their ex-spouse after they get a divorce . In New York State, there is usually a time limit for ...
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Making Divorce Easier on Children

Divorce can be hard on children but there are many things that parents can do to ease the pain of the break up. First of all, set aside a time to let them know what is happening in a family meeting ...
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New York State is an Equitable Distribution State

In the event of a divorce , there are two types of property distribution . The two types of distribution are called equitable distribution and community property. New York State is an equitable ...
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Parental Visitation Rights in Long Island

The term child custody is used to describe the legal relationship between parent and child. There are two different types of custody. "Physical custody" refers to where the child lives and ...
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Considering Divorce: What are the Options?

When you've tried to work things out but progress just doesn't seem to be happening, divorce sometimes is the best answer. The next question you might ask is; what are the different options once the ...
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Sole Custody Rights in New York

There are two types of custody when the custody. The first type, (physical custody) has to do with where the child lives and with which parent. The other type, (legal custody) involves the rights and ...
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