August, 2013 Articles

Charlie Sheen’s Ex Granted Supervised Visits with Twins

Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen's 35-year-old ex-wife, was recently granted supervised visitation with her twin boys. Mueller had lost custody of the boys, four years old, after a drug overdose ...
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Maryland’s No-Fault Divorce

The state of Maryland uses the term "absolute divorce" which is a legal term which means a final divorce. This can be accomplished through a fault-based or no-fault divorce process. In ...
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Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland

Figuring out how your financial matters will be handled should your marriage end in divorce or your spouse pass away does not sound like a very romantic action to take. That is the common perception ...
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Nuggets’ Lawson and Girlfriend Jailed after Domestic Dispute

The Denver Nuggets' 25-year-old guard, Tywon Lawson, and his girlfriend, Ashley King, were recently taken into custody by deputies after an alleged domestic violence incident. Per Denver domestic ...
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What Do You Need to Know When Seeking a Civil Union?

The Colorado Civil Union Act has been in effect for about four months now and is still a point of controversy and debate. Regardless, it is law and grants long awaited for equal rights to same sex ...
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Understanding Fathers’ Rights in California

Knowing the rights and responsibilities of a father in the state of California is important to fathers and mothers alike. These legal rights are valid whether the mother and father of a child are ...
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Why Mediation is the Best Divorce Process

Everyone has heard of or seen the most difficult way to get a divorce, which is through contested courtroom litigation. In that scenario, both sides are represented by their own attorney who will ...
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California Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements have grown in popularity in recent decades and have become well-known through media reports concerning celebrity marriages and divorces. In California, prenuptial agreements are ...
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Why choose a collaborative law divorce in Connecticut?

Going through a divorce is generally a very stressful experience. It can also be an expensive proposition in divorces where the couple contests the issues, requiring courtroom appearances, evidence, ...
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Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage

In late June of this year, the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 in allowing same-sex couples entitlement to federal benefits. The Court also declined to make a decision regarding a case in California which ...
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