Blog Posts in January, 2011
Posted on Jan 29, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
A woman stabbed to death in Tacoma last week had filed for a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, been denied, and suffered greatly for it. Georgia Gunzer, 33, had asked for a protection order ...
Continue reading "Woman Asked for Restraining Order Before She was Killed" »
Posted on Jan 28, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Police in Oklahoma City will use a new tool when it comes to answering domestic violence calls. An eleven-question survey has been created that will be used for victims of domestic violence when ...
Continue reading "Police Implement New Tool When Dealing with Domestic Abuse" »
Posted on Jan 27, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Ronnie Wood of Rolling Stones fame said that he is a "free man" after his divorce from wife Jo was finalized this week. The pair now have to split up the material items, but otherwise the split has ...
Continue reading "Rolling Stones Band Member Goes Through Divorce" »
Posted on Jan 22, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
If you are just learning about the ins and outs of child custody then you will need to know the difference between guardianship and adoption. When you agree to legally become someone's guardian it ...
Continue reading "Guardianship Vs. Adoption" »
Posted on Jan 21, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
According to a poll conducted online by the Harris Interactive, three out of ten Americans commit "financial infidelity," by lying to their significant others about money. Of the 2,019 adults polled ...
Continue reading "3 Out Of 10 American Lie About Finances to Spouses" »
Posted on Jan 20, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Police in Salem are worried about the alarming trend in domestic violence homicides that are cropping up. Just last week a woman was slain by her husband in Keizer. According to the Statesman Journal ...
Continue reading "Salem Police Say Domestic Violence Homicdes Are Increasing" »
Posted on Jan 15, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Camille Grammer is not letting her soon-to-be ex-husband Kelsey Grammer off easy since he has made his extramarital affairs quite public recently. She has reportedly turned down an offer of $30 ...
Continue reading "Camille Grammer Turns Down $30 Million Divorce Settlement" »
Posted on Jan 14, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Domestic violence shelters across the country are reporting increasing enrollment numbers as the economic crisis has forced many victims to simply leave their home situations and seek help. Laura ...
Continue reading "Domestic Violence Shelters See Increased Enrollment Numbers" »
Posted on Jan 13, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
A teenage boy that already has a restraining order out against him by Sarah Palin is now threatening to have it overturned. Since this threat comes so soon after the attack on Arizona Congresswoman ...
Continue reading "Palin's Stalker Wants Restraining Order Overturned" »
Posted on Jan 8, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
When you are drafting up a child custody agreement with your spouse or partner, there are several items that you should consider. Since attorneys often charge by the hour you should take time before ...
Continue reading "Drafting a Child Custody Agreement" »
Posted on Jan 7, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Mike Haywood, former University of Pittsburgh head football coach, was arraigned this week in St. Joseph County Court on domestic violence charges. He entered a preliminary plea of not guilty that ...
Continue reading "Football Coach in Pittsburg Charged with Domestic Violence" »
Posted on Jan 6, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Another musical star announced his divorce recently, this time after twenty years of marriage. John Mellencamp, known for "Born in the USA," has decided to end his marriage to wife Elaine Mellencamp. ...
Continue reading "John Mellencamp Seeks Divorce after 20 Years of Marriage" »
Posted on Jan 2, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Legislators in Maryland are hoping to come up to speed with other states by passing a bill that will allow same-sex marriage in the state. While this is occurring lawmakers in Montgomery County passed ...
Continue reading "Maryland Wants to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage" »
Posted on Jan 1, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Even though he has a restraining order against the mother of his child, Gary Shirley is now asking a judge to lift it. The order is against Amber Portwood, star of "Teen Mom," who was seen abusing ...
Continue reading "Amber Portwood's Fiance Asks Judge to Lift Restraining Order" »