Blog Posts in December, 2010
Posted on Dec 30, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Although a check for $15 million would make nearly anyone feel happy, it is not the case for Eddie Murphy's ex-wife Nicole Murphy. When the two they divorced four years ago after 13 years of marriage, ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
The Supreme Court recently decided in a child support case that could prove to be costly for one negligent father. The basis behind its decision is the legal bearing that parents are not able to ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Unlike other stars who rush back into finding love after divorce, Christie Brinkley has gone two years so far without actively perusing the market. She cites always having her children with her as one ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Even if you are the non-custodial parent, any time that you move away from your child, especially out of state, it is advisable to either get or keep an attorney on retainer. Why? There are several ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Making the decision to get a divorce is difficult, as it doesn't just involve the splitting up of two people. It can also include the division of possessions, alimony, and child custody and support ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Even during the merriest of seasons, Hollywood couples continue to file for divorce. One of the most recent pairs to split up are Dylan Walsh, 47, of Nip/Tuck fame, and his wife Joanna Going, 47. The ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Although division of property can be a difficult process during divorce proceedings, the rule of thumb is for equitable distribution, where property acquired during the course of the marriage is split ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
What happens when you have been faithfully paying child support for years only to learn that the child is not yours? This is a difficult situation but, with the help of a Jacksonville family law ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
A recent study by the National Marriage Project reveals that the "moderately educated" are getting married less and divorced more. The study, conducted by the University of Virginia and the Center for ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
When it comes down to it, the threat of jail time is about the only thing that will make a parent pay child support, according to Judge Mark Barcus. It generally is not a result of "someone who has ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
The Georgia teacher who was finally acquitted of sex charges has worked out a child custody agreement with her ex-husband. Tonya Craft, a former kindergarten teacher, is also dropping charges against ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Although the singer/actress had been mum about the details before, Christina Aguilera is finally going public with the reasons behind her divorce. In a recent interview with People Magazine she said ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
John Dale Rutledge did not get to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends, but rather spent it in jail. As the first person ever to be placed on the state's most-wanted list for people who have ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
A man struck his child's mother and grandmother with his car after disagreeing over their child custody situation. Brett Reed, 47, was driving with his brother-in-law Seleso Ruiz Jr., attempting to ...
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