Blog Posts in May, 2012
Posted on May 31, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Law enforcement officials and prosecutors have long had trouble with attempted strangulation cases. Unlike other domestic violence incidents that leave more visible scares, strangulation can be a less ...
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Posted on May 30, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A child custody hearing went awry last weekend when the father involved lost his temper. His actions caused several sheriffs' deputies and police officers to rush in and detain him before his ...
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Posted on May 29, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
The child support case between a French billionaire and his former model girlfriend has come to an end. Although the final terms of the settlement between Linda Evangelista and her former lover ...
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Posted on May 24, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A former professional football player appeared on television but not for anything related to sports. Terrell Owens made an appearance on the Dr. Phil show to discuss charges of delinquent child ...
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Posted on May 23, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
A mother will finally be reunited with her daughter after years of legal battles. W.A. made history by becoming the first woman to win a paternity case in the state of Colorado. W.A. was in a ...
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Posted on May 22, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Two parents are fighting over three children across thousands of miles. Although the U.S. government has stepped in to help a beleaguered mother, some say there is little even the government can do to ...
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Posted on May 17, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Getting divorced is never easy, especially when children are involved. Figuring out how much child support to pay, how to pay it and for how long can be stressful for both parties. In the most extreme ...
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Posted on May 16, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
News sources say that citations were written for both football star Deion Sanders and his wife last month. When police arrived at their home in Texas, they found that both Sanders and his wife were ...
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Posted on May 15, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Do you think that your spouse is going to ask you for a divorce in Florida? If so, you should consider seeking legal counsel now, even before the papers have been served. You are certain to have tons ...
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Posted on May 10, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
In 2011, a new statute was enacted in the state of Florida that impacts alimony payments. The Florida Alimony Statute became effective in July of 2011 and it slightly changed existent spousal support ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may be wondering where you can turn for help to put an end to the abuse once and for all. Whether you are being abused physically or emotionally, a man or ...
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Posted on May 8, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Actress Mena Suvari recently spoke with news sources about her recent divorce as well as being a two-time divorcee by the age of 33. Suvari, best-known for her roles in "American Pie" and ...
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Posted on May 3, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Getting a divorce is never easy, especially knowing how expensive it can be. If you are considering getting a divorce, there are several financial steps you should take to protect your bank account in ...
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Posted on May 2, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
Media outlets say that a former TV star was detained last week on suspicion of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend. According to the police report for the case, Lane Garrison was arrested for ...
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Posted on May 1, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
News sources say that the wife of a famous American painter is seeking a restraining order against his girlfriend. Since the passing of her husband, Thomas Kinkade, earlier this year, the wife has ...
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