Blog Posts in April, 2011
Posted on Apr 30, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Although it is not common, parental alienation can become a problem during divorce cases. Whether you are in the middle of a divorce or are watching another couple go through their own, it is ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
The New York Police Department is already dealing with the scandal of officers fixing tickets; it now seems that the scandal is turning out to be a serious reality for the department. A secret probe ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Are you considering a prenuptial agreement for your upcoming marriage? If so, it is wise to understand the advantages and disadvantages of doing so before drafting up the documents. Although ...
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Posted on Apr 23, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
What might have seemed like a scene from a movie was real life: Nicholas Cage was witnessed fighting with his wife on the street last week. A taxi driver reported the argument, and officers quickly ...
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Posted on Apr 22, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Douglas County is now working hard to correct the effort of one woman who refused to accept any domestic partnership declarations. During the 11 years that Kathy Slater worked in the Douglas County ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Lawmakers in Alabama are deciding whether to push through new legislation that could seriously change the state's child custody laws. The premise is simple: the law would force parents to assume equal ...
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Posted on Apr 16, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
There is no single definition of an abuser, just as there is no prototype for the battered woman. However, there are many common signs that can help you determine whether a friend or loved one is ...
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Posted on Apr 15, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
A crowd formed outside of University Towers last week, many bearing signs such as "Shame on You" and "Aharon Friedman, give Tamar the get." Led by the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot, the ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
If you are uncertain about who the father of your child is, it is necessary to ask your sexual partners to take a paternity test . It will not only help you to determine who the biological father but ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Vince Neil, frontman of Motley Crue, is having difficulty staying out of legal trouble these days. The famous singer pleaded guilty to DUI charges back in January, but he is back in the news for a ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Even though they have already made revisions to the state's existing alimony laws, legislators in Polk County are not quite finished yet. The new bill, sponsored by Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Be careful when you are filing your taxes for the first time after divorce: even if your children spend equal time with you, you may not be able to declare them as dependents. Depending on the state ...
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Posted on Apr 2, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Good news for those who have yet to file their taxes: the IRS has extended the deadline by three days for 2011. If you have recently become divorced then you need to be aware of changes in your tax ...
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Posted on Apr 1, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
A new study released by the National Institutes of Health shows a disturbing increase in domestic violence by sports fans. Utilizing data gathered from police reports, the study shows that as much as ...
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