Blog Posts in March, 2012
Posted on Mar 29, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Texan lawmakers have decided to address paternity-related conflicts in the state by passing Senate Bill 785. Before the bill was passed, men could only request a paternity test before they had been ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
An important issue is going through the U.S. Senate and has raised tempers on both sides of the political spectrum. A group of Democratic senators is trying to renew a program that will protect ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Going through a divorce is difficult for just about everyone. Whether you are ending your marriage amicably or painfully, you are likely to experience a wide variety of emotions. Rather than try to go ...
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Posted on Mar 22, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
In addition to monetary and physical assets, a divorcing couple must also consider the division of retirement plans. When one or both spouses are in the military, this can become more difficult. Since ...
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Posted on Mar 21, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
While incidences of domestic violence are frequently in the news in America, it is not a phenomenon found only in the US. Women and children around the world are victims of domestic abuse, with new ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Since her unexpected passing last month, Whitney Houston's life has been under scrutiny by media sources. One issue that has re-surfaced recently was an argument she had with former husband Bobby ...
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Posted on Mar 15, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Domestic violence cases are filling the dockets already of Orange County, Florida. The latest case in the news involves the double murder of an estranged wife and her boyfriend. According to reports, ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
The 21st century has brought about serious changes in divorce and marriage rates. One study released this year shows that baby boomers are divorcing at a higher rate and more people are opting to stay ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A child was assumed missing for almost one year until authorities found her. The little girl was at the center of a child custody argument gone terrible awry. According to the court documents, the ...
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Posted on Mar 8, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Long known for their relationship, Seal and Heidi Klum have been in the news quite often because they recently announced their divorce. While the past few weeks have been filled with media rumors that ...
Continue reading "Seal and Heidi Klum Plan to Proceed with Divorce, Not Reconcile" »
Posted on Mar 7, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Each year states hold reviews of agencies that collect child support payments. These reviews are intended to show who has been successful in collecting support money and who needs more assistance. In ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Last week, Hugh Hefner's son was accused of domestic violence. Now, it has been announced that the victim has decided not to bring charges against her abuser if he agrees to a public apology. ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A Hall of Fame athlete announced his divorce last week. Barry Sanders, who played for the Detroit Lions, has decided to seek a divorce from his wife of 11 years. The 48-year-old Sanders filed for ...
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