Blog Posts in May, 2012
Posted on May 31, 2012 By Lance Claery
May 31, 2012: In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston found the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 ("DOMA") to be unconstitutional. The ...
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Posted on May 31, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
A recent report conducted by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force shows that routine screening for domestic violence could save lives. The task force must now decide whether to update current ...
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Posted on May 26, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
News sources say that a professional jockey was thrown out of a Churchill Downs race earlier this month. At the event, Robby Albarado was taken into police custody on one charge of domestic violence ...
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Posted on May 25, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
News sources say that one Hollywood couple may have decided to give their marriage another shot. Kimberly Buffington-Quaid, wife to Actor Dennis Quaid, has asked a judge to dismiss her current divorce ...
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Posted on May 24, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
Have you considered getting a divorce and want to have it done as quickly as possible? If so, you may have heard about uncontested divorces. While they can be completed much quicker than contested ...
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Posted on May 19, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
Deciding to get a divorce is difficult. And going through a divorce may feel difficult. However, some parents say that the divorce process is not nearly as hard as talking to their children about it. ...
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Posted on May 18, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
News sources say that police are investigating the widow of a man worth millions of dollars. It is believed that she may have killed her husband to gain access to his money, a majority of which she ...
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Posted on May 17, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
Despite initial concern that certain legislation would not be passed, the Senate recently voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. In addition to providing added funding to agencies across ...
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Posted on May 12, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
A current dilemma that many women face is asking for child support when they are no longer with their child's father. For some women, asking for support may be scary, intimidating, or even feel ...
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Posted on May 11, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
Are you currently going through a divorce ? Have you wondered who will have to cover the costs of your legal fees (Attorney's fees, Lawyer's fees and Court costs)? If so, you should know that ...
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Posted on May 10, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
Recently, a client was so happy with the family law services offered by an attorney on our team that the client spontaneously had t-shirts made (see photos). The shirts read " Claery & Green, ...
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Posted on May 9, 2012 By Claery & Green, LLP
United States' Barack Obama became the first American sitting president to publicly announce support for same-sex marriage today, May 9, 2012. On Sunday, sitting Vice President Joseph Biden ...
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Posted on May 8, 2012 By Lance Claery, Partner, Claery & Green, LLP
Former President Bill Clinton has apparently come out publicly against a proposition intended to prevent gay and lesbian marriages in North Carolina. The former President has created an audio ...
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Posted on May 5, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
News sources say that a young man once known for his athletic prowess stands accused of having a serious temper and anger management issues. Jesse Perry, who played for the Arizona Wildcats, was taken ...
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Posted on May 4, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
Everyone knows that getting a divorce can be difficult. However, a new study shows that it can also affect your overall health as well. According to a poll published jointly by Gallup and Healthways, ...
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Posted on May 3, 2012 By Los Angeles Family Lawyer
Two sets of parents met again at the South Carolina Supreme Court to discuss the fate of a toddler. Both parties are determined that the two-year-old girl be allowed to spend her life with them. On ...
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