Blog Posts in July, 2011
Posted on Jul 30, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Dating violence is not limited to adults, although it may be more reported than teen dating violence. Experts say, however, that in both circumstances, one partner wields his/her power over the other ...
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Posted on Jul 29, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Tragedy struck in Oregon last week when an entire family was found stabbed and murdered by the man of the house. According to local police reports, the scene officers arrived at last week was brutal. ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Although the journey has been long for those fighting for same-sex rights, it has not been for naught. The White House announced this week that it will support the upcoming legislation that will ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
While you would assume that grandparents would not need special rules to visit their grandchildren, this is not always the case with some divorces and separations. In some cases, even grandparents ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Residents of New York are still discussing the tremendous impact that the Marriage Equality Act of 2011 will have on current and future generations. However, after much media speculation regarding its ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
In some states judges will assign a couple to mediation in order to resolve difficult questions, rather than go through a lengthy trial. That is precisely what happened in a case involving a local ...
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Posted on Jul 16, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Talks have long been underway to extend benefits to domestic partners in Milwaukee County, and it seems as though the time is almost here to put them into effect. According to a statement released by ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
If you currently live in the state of New York and are curious about orders of protection , there are a few requirements that you should be aware of: Should you feel that an order of protection is ...
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Posted on Jul 14, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
This week, a shocking article in the Wall Street Journal states that children of divorce are more likely to be happier in their own marriages as adults. The article goes on to describe two reasons why ...
Continue reading "Conflicting Reports Surround the Impact of Divorce on Children in Adulthood" »
Posted on Jul 9, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
The state of New York has been working overtime to make some serious reforms in family law. Last month the state passed the law legalizing same-sex marriage, prompting cheers and jeers from across the ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
A court order issued this week by a Los Angeles judge demands that $55,000 per month be deducted from any payments made to Charlie Sheen by "Two and a Half Men." According to Los Angeles ...
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Posted on Jul 7, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Sandra Torres was informed this week that she will not be allowed to run for office, as officials believe that she used her divorce as a way to get around certain laws. According to a report released ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
A group of family and friends gathered at Sing Sing this week to congratulate 50 inmates. The prison held a graduation ceremony for those inmates that had participated in a course designed to help ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2011 By Meyers Law Group
Should a new bill be approved in New York state, same sex couples would be given the right to marry. The bill seems to have overall approval, but could be help back by a group of Republican senators ...
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