May, 2011 Blog Posts

Mark-Paul Gosselaar Announces Split

Mark-Paul Gosselaar, of 'Saved by the Bell' fame, announced his split from his wife of 14 years this week. According to various news sources, Gosselaar filed the divorce papers one year ago, ...
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Fathers Getting More Invovled in Custody

Although mothers and fathers have yet to experience parity in child custody cases, fathers across the country are seeing their rights change and grow. In most cases, the court still tends to award ...
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Making Co-Parenting Work

Effective communication and a detailed plan can make co-parenting with your former spouse go smoothly. By: US Polotics Today Divorce separates spouses, but should not end the parent-child ...
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Financial Independence in Divorce

Temecula Divorce When facing divorce, most people expect a change in their normal lifestyle. With the exception of high income divorce cases, most must stretch their income to cover two households. ...
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How to Determine if Divorce Mediation is the Right Choice for You?

There are three major times when mediation doesn't work well with couples. In the event mediation does not work, the couple has another option before going through a traditional litigated divorce- ...
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Attorney Hired to Handle Schwarzenegger Divorce Case

The same attorney who represented Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston has just been hired by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. According to recent rumors Robert Kaufman will ...
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Parenting 411: Fun and Fitness for Young Kids

By Janet Hogan Physical fitness is important at any age - especially during the first five years, when children develop most. As little ones learn and grow, so should the variety of their exercise. ...
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Case Notes: Incarceration and termination of parental rights

Under Pennsylvania law, a parent's rights may be terminated if the parent has "abandoned" the child and not sought contact for at least 6 months. In a recent case, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ...
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The Support of a Mental Health Professional Is Integral to Success in Divorce Mediation

Taking the Crisis out of Divorce Divorce is a time of great upheaval in one's life. Getting through all that divorce entails can be extremely difficult. It is a time that is experienced as a ...
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Divorce and the Division of Property

If you are currently going through a divorce and are unable to agree on division of property, the court will decide for you. The process of determining equitable distribution is a three-step one that ...
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield to Start Offering Benefits to Domestic Partners in Rhode Island

A new policy in Rhode Island has made headlines this month. Blue Cross & Blue Shield will start offering benefits for same-sex partners to those people who buy their own health insurance instead ...
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Meyers Law Group Fights Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples

Recently, the Meyers Law Group won an appeal for a client who sought the reversal of an order by the Family Court of Suffolk County. The court had instructed the Suffolk County Department of Social ...
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Welcome to our New Los Angeles Family Mediation Services Web Site and Blog!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Los Angeles Family Mediation law blog and web site! We have an RSS feed available for you here
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Shotgun Fired during Domestic Dispute

Police were called to a home in California Valley after a man reportedly fired a 12-gauge shotgun during a domestic violence incident. According to police reports, deputies from the San Luis Obispo ...
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What do I do if I don't like my family law attorney?

As a client, interviewing potential attorneys is very important. You want to find someone who understands their area of practice and who you feel you can work with. A healthy attorney-client ...
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Blame Hubby's Video Game Addiction for Divorce

Its game up for video game-addicted husbands as a new research has revealed that increasing numbers of women cited their husband's obsession with video games as reason for filing for divorce. It ...
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Amicable Divorce in Hudson County, Essex County

Amicable divorces do exist believe it or not. People agree on the major aspects of a case: the kids, the house or sometimes the parties have neither and just agree to get divorced. Whether you and ...
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Middlesex County New Jersey Uncontested Divorce Lawyer

Divorce matters in Middlesex County are heard at Mailing Address: Middlesex Courthouse 56 Paterson St., P. O. Box 964 in New Brunswick. Whether your divorce case is amicable (uncontested) or ...
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Chad Kroeger's Ex Demands Maintenance

Since she became accustomed to living like a rockstar, Marianna Goriuk now hopes to continue to do so even though she has separated from Chad Kroeger. Kroeger, the frontman of Nickelback, and Goriuk ...
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