Blogs 2009 October

October, 2009 Blog Posts

Temporary Restraining Order -Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence

Experiencing domestic violence is one of the most horrific experiences a person will ever endure. Domestic violence is especially egregious because it is a torturous act committed by someone who may ...
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Why I Pursued a Career in Family Law - Nicole Negron, Esq.

Working with clients is the most rewarding aspect of family law and one of the many reasons why I pursued a career in family law . I believe the client should be the center of the case. I enjoy ...
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What Zealous Advocacy Means to Me - Cliff Eisenhut, Esq.

A dissolution or custody dispute is often one of the most difficult times in a person's life. This makes it imperative that an individual, when faced with these situations, has a team of dependable, ...
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Preparing for a Family Court Services Mediation

When child custody is an issue in your litigation you will attend a Family Court Services ("FCS") mediation (scheduled by the court) if you are litigating in California. This mediation is exclusively ...
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Child Custody Move Away Requests

If you are considering moving out of the state of California with your child (a “move away” request) and the other parent does not agree, or if you are trying to prevent a move away, a great deal of ...
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Divorce's Effect on Baseball

Sports Illustrated recently reported that Los Angeles Dodger's owner, Frank McCourt, and his wife are getting a divorce. Southern California baseball fans are acutely aware of how the owner's divorce ...
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New Development in Child Support Law

Section 240 of the Domestic Relations Law of New York and Section 413 of the Family Court Act state that child support shall be awarded on fixed minimum percentages of the first $80,000 of combined ...
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Going Through a Difficult Divorce?

Going through a difficult divorce ? Disagreeing with your ex about child custody and visitation ? Dealing with domestic violence ? Ending a domestic partnership ? Fighting over child support or ...
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Welcome to Our Blog

The entire team at Claery & Green wanted to use our first blog entry to thank our clients for providing us with an opportunity to meet their needs. We understand that individuals who are dealing ...
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“Hell is eternal, just like your marriage is supposed to be.”

In a clever move to highlight the issue of California’s recent gay marriage repeal, the group RescueMarriage.org is attempting to outlaw divorce in that state. Arguing that divorce is much more ...
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Same Sex Divorce Issues in Florida

Just as I discovered the New York Times piece about same sex divorce law in Texas, the St. Pete Times printed an article about a same sex quasi-divorce case that is going on in Florida. Retired ...
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Texas Wrangles With Same Sex Divorce

A recent New York Times article highlighted an interesting wrinkle in the ongoing debate over same sex marriages. A gay couple, who married in Massachusetts, petitioned to divorce in Texas, where they ...
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