Blogs 2011 November

November, 2011 Blog Posts

FAMU student's funeral turns into call for action

In a poignant call to action, speakers at the funeral for a Florida A&M University drum major urged for an end to the hazing linked to the death of Robert Champion. Eight former band mates saluted ...
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Kris Humphries Wants to Annul Kim Kardashian Marriage

What's better than a divorce ? An annulment . Kris Humphries plans to respond to Kim Kardashian 's Oct. 31 divorce filing with a counterstrike of his own. A rep for the NBA star, 26, confirms ...
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Michigan May Allow Stun Guns and Tasers

Stun Guns Coming To Michigan A proposal which would allow residents to own a stun gun is going through the Michigan Legislature currently. There are already 44 other states that have enacted such ...
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Just the Facts

When making the decision to hire our law firm in your Divorce or Family Law matter, you may ask what information you will need for the initial interview. Whether it be a telephonic or in person ...
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My House is Your House?

"Mi casa es su casa". Those of us familiar with basic Spanish immediately recognize that this endearing greeting is typically made to welcome visitors upon entering Latin homes. This ...
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Spouse with Someone New? You Still Have to Pay Child Support

Are you currently making child support payments to a former spouse/partner that is currently living with someone new? While you may not like or approve of this arrangement, you are still obligated by ...
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National Adoption Day Prompts 100 Adoptions

Recently, 100 children from one state were adopted in just one day as part of National Adoption Day. The holiday started 11 years ago to encourage individuals and couples to become adoptive parents. ...
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Football Player Accused of Failure to Pay

A former football player was recently wanted by police after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest. Just a week later, the warrant has been rescinded by the court. The big question now is - why? ...
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The 'hard' and 'soft' reasons behind divorce revealed

According to The News and Advance, the turbulent economy in the US is causing the divorce rate to drop. With money becoming tight for many households, some couples planning to make their split ...
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Parents Lose Custody of Child

Some people are relieved to learn that two people will lose custody of their baby just months after he was born. This is not the first time that the parents have gained national spotlight in the ...
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Stay At Home Moms and Divorce

If you are a stay-at-home mom discussing the possibility of divorce with your spouse, you may be worried and fearful of your future. While some mothers believe that they will be able to maintain their ...
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what my chances are to lose my baby?

the father of my baby wants 50/50 or even full custody of our almost 2 y.o. girl. i dont make enough money - would be the main reason i guess, i dont have any kind of records on me and never had, he ...
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Alimony

My question is this I make about twice as much as spouse of 28 years, (54,000.00) how much alimOny would I be on the hook for? Ballpark figure?
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Workers assisted with divorce costs by employer

In a move that is expected to be emulated across the globe before too long, several firms in the UK are helping their staff to cover the cost of their divorces. More... ...
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The Secret That is the New York State Family Court

As a daily practitioner of the Family Courts in the five boroughs of New York City, I have personally witnessed members of the public being denied access to Family Court courtrooms for one reason or ...
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How does my child having a child before 18 effect my child support?

How is my child support effected if my daughter has a child? My daughter will be 18 in April and my grandson will be 2 in April.
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I'm Just Not That Into You: Understanding New York's "Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage" Ground for Divorce.

For decades, the closest thing New York had to a No-Fault ground for divorce was a couple's separation pursuant to a Separation Agreement or Separation Judgment for at least a year. That tide ...
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Couple Settles Divorce and Avoids Court

One couple has decided to try and arrange a divorce settlement on their own rather than go to court. A government official and his wife of 13 years announced their divorce earlier this year. It was ...
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California Divorce Residency Requirements

California Divorce Residency Requirements If you are contemplating a divorce in California you may first need to consider whether you have lived in California long enough to meet California's ...
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Temporary Spousal Support Standard

Temporary Maintenance/Spousal Support in a divorce case is for the period of time between the filing of the case and the court approving the final permanent orders. C.R.S. 14-10-114(2)(b)(I)(A) ...
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