May, 2010 Blog Posts

Two Men Accused of Murder Make Court Appearance

This week, two men that stand accused of the murder of Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Whitehead appeared in court Georgia Supreme Court. In March 2006, Whitehead was killed while serving a ...
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Exotic Dancer Filing Lawsuit against NFL Player for Unpaid Child Support

According to several news outlets, an exotic dancer from the city of Brooklyn, New York is filing a lawsuit against Albert Haynesworth, the defensive tackle for the Redskins. The dancer, Silvia Mena, ...
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H.E.A.T. Cracks Down on Traffic Offenses

In 2003, the state of Georgia launched "100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T.", a public awareness campaign. H.E.A.T. stands for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic and is meant to crack down on those who ...
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Jersey City DUI and Newark DUI and what not to do

Memorial Day is upon us once again. For many of us, it is the start of the summer and good times with friends and family. For others, it serves as a remembrance of the sacrifices made by the soldiers ...
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Men Helping with Housework Makes for More Successful Marriages

A recent study by the London School of Economics entitled "Men's Unpaid Work and Divorce" found that divorce rates are lower in families with children where husbands help with the housework, shopping, ...
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How Can I Get My Ex to Pay Child Support?

Several options are available to those whose former spouse refuses to pay child support or maintenance . If you have not already received a support order, you can bring a proceeding before Family ...
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Visitation Orders in Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth

Who determines child visitation? Jersey City Family Court , along with Newark Family Court which abide by New Jersey Laws, enter orders for child visitation everyday. Who decides these orders? In ...
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Men Arrested for Death of 3 Year Old

In the state of Alabama, two men who were suspects for the murder of a three year old are now in police custody. Georgia law enforcement announced that they had arrested the two men nearly a month ...
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The Best Time to Divorce in New York

Many cash-strapped couples who would like to file for a divorce simply can't in this economy because the process is too expensive. For couples in New York, however, who would like to divorce and can ...
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What are a Grandparent’s Visitation Rights in California?

A grandparent's right to visitation of their grandchildren is determined by a number of factors in California. A grandparent can receive visitation rights if it is in the child's best interest in the ...
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Vehicle search

When the police have probable cause to believe that contraband or illegal substances are inside a vehicle, the police can search the vehicle absent a warrant. This search is legally justified based on ...
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England Supercouple File for Divorce

British popstar Cheryl Cole has filed for divorce from her husband, England and Chelsea left back, Ashley Cole, according to a TimesOnline article. Cheryl Cole hopes the divorce will be finalized ...
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JEK

Most people in New York are unaware that the state is still one in which grounds are required to be divorced. Simply, having a "dead" marriage or being incompatible in insufficient for divorce. ...
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Domestic Violence in the US

Domestic violence , also known as intimate partner violence, refers to any act of violence within the context of family or intimate relationships. It occurs when one person causes psychological or ...
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Georgia DUI Breath Tests

In the state of Georgia, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of any intoxicating substance, such as alcohol, drugs or even prescription medications that impair judgment. Additionally, it ...
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Things Have Turned Ugly in Woods and Nordegren’s Divorce

It appears that the preparations for Elin Nordegren's divorce from Tiger Woods, which reportedly started out quite civil, have started to turn ugly. Nordegren has increased her financial demands on ...
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Traffic Citations - When are the Points Assessed?

Wisconsin courts send the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles records of all convictions for moving traffic violations. Demerit points are assessed to drivers ...
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Search incident to lawful arrest

The police are legally allowed to search a person and/or his vehicle whenever the police have made a legal arrest. The justification for this search is police officer safety. If the search precedes ...
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Facebook Leads to Kidnapping Charges against Father

News sources report that a father is now in jail after kidnapping his two children over 14 years ago. The children used to reside in California, but their father took them across state lines to ...
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Newark Divorce Attorney Named to American Bar Association Leadership

Newark Child Support Attorney Santo Artusa has been appointed to the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Leadership Panel focusing on Law Practice Management. Santo Artusa is the principal ...
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