2012 Articles

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Florida Child Custody Facts

In Florida, you no longer have "custody" of a minor child. The courts have done away with this terminology, which seems to give the custodial parent an upper hand over the non-custodial ...
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Domestic Violence in Florida

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, simple assault is the most common domestic violence offense in the state. Domestic violence crimes are categorized as aggravated assault, ...
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A Florida Budget Divorce

In today's tough economic times, everyone is looking for ways to save on financial outlays. Florida has especially been hard hit in the housing and real estate market which has had a major effect ...
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Florida’s Uncontested or Simple Divorce

Not everyone who is ready to dissolve their marriage finds it necessary to fight over the issues involved. For those who qualify, an expedient resolution to divorce in Florida exists, called a Simple ...
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What is palimony in California?

Most of us have heard the idea and the term "common law" marriage. In California, no such thing exists. The state of California does not recognize common law marriages where partners have ...
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Understanding the Marriage Equality Act

With the enactment of the Marriage Equality Act last year in 2011, New York became the sixth state to recognize and legalize same-sex marriage. Until July 24, 2011, the GLBT community was forced to ...
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Memphis Teen Charged with Domestic Violence

A 19-year-old Memphis man is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly assaulting his 17-year-old girlfriend. According to the teen’s family, the two had gotten into an argument about a ...
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Options to a Messy Divorce Battle

If it has come time for you and your spouse to go your separate ways then you may be wondering if you have to go through some traumatic contested divorce or drawn out court proceedings in order to ...
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Importance of Children’s Rights During Divorce

Historically, the rights of mothers to obtain custody of their children have been favored in child custody cases. Cases involving child custody, divorce, and mothers' and fathers' rights have ...
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Domestic Partnerships in California

California domestic partnerships are governed by the Family Code Section 297. In this Code, domestic partners are described as “two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in ...
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No-Fault Divorce in California

California was the first state to incorporate the concept of “no fault” into divorce proceedings. As the original pioneer of this type of divorce, it replaced earlier fault-based only ...
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Father is Arrested on Child Abuse Charges

Suspicions of child abuse were raised while a baby was being treated at a local children’s hospital. The one-month-old baby was taken to the hospital with severe bruising on his back. It is ...
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What is a “Domestic Partnership” Anyway?

What a domestic partnership is and who can have one legally established has been an on-going topic of debate throughout the country. There is no standard definition that can be applied to all states. ...
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When to File for a Restraining Order

Those who have experienced an instance of domestic violence may wonder how bad the situation needs to be before they file for a restraining order or order of protection. If your spouse has physically ...
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San Fernando Valley Program Uses Art to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence counselors and program directors throughout southern California are discovering how to help victims through art. I.P., the director at a San Fernando Valley domestic violence program ...
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Cohabitation Agreements in Washington State

If you are living with another person, whether in a heterosexual or homosexual relationship, you should consider the benefits of a cohabitation agreement. These agreements are similar to prenuptial ...
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Post-Divorce Modification Issues

After your divorce is finalized and you and your ex-spouse move on with your lives, changes can occur for either or one of you which may require legal action. Among those issues which often require ...
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High Conflict Divorce Cases: How an Attorney Will Help

High conflict divorce is not an ideal form of separation, but it does happen to couples on a regular basis in the Los Angeles area and throughout the rest of the country. Although many people would ...
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Juvenile Delinquency Cases in New York

In the state of New York, if a child between the ages of 7 and 16 commits an act which would be considered criminal as an adult, his or her case is handled in Family Court. Such an act is labeled a ...
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International Child Abduction or Parental Kidnapping

When a child is illegally removed from his home and taken across international borders to live in another country, whether by a parent or other relative, it is generally regarded as international ...
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