Blog Posts in 2012
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Posted on May 19, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
One reason for an increase in domestic violence calls is the poor economy, according to one study released this month. The Police Executive Research Forum found that a sluggish economy has been linked ...
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Posted on May 18, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Police in San Diego County have a suspect in custody for the murder of a Marine's wife. The suspect is allegedly the last person to have seen her alive, according to the police report. Marine ...
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Posted on May 17, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Although they are rare, restraining orders against children can be obtained. One mother in the state of Kentucky is seeking a protective order against the young boy she claims has been bullying her ...
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Posted on May 12, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
The terms of a child custody arrangement between actress Halle Berry and her former boyfriend, model Gabrial Aubry, has been in dispute for some time now. Howveer, it was recently reported that Aubry ...
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Posted on May 11, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
By law, if you are the biological father of a child, you have the same rights as the mother of the child. The law is very specific in stating that men and women have equal rights during family law ...
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Posted on May 10, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
In Los Angeles, California, news outlets have reported that reality TV star and brand ambassador, Kim Kardashian, wants her divorce to move forward. However, Kris Humphries' legal team wants to ...
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Posted on May 5, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
A piece of legislation is in danger as members of the Republican Party want to eliminate it. However, news sources report that Vice President Joe Biden is leading the Democratic effort to ensure that ...
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Posted on May 4, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Tracking down parents who owe child support sometimes involves crossing national borders. In some cases, states must work with different nations to establish agreements in order to enforce outstanding ...
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Posted on May 3, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Did you know that one of the greatest concerns regarding divorce is being able to afford it? The process of getting a divorce can be one of the most expensive things that you will have to fund. If you ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
A study released by Danish researchers found that parents who have a cancer-stricken child are not more likely to divorce then parents with healthy children. This goes against some schools of thought ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Celebrities having stalkers is not uncommon. However, for one celebrity to be stalked by another actor is rare, but that is exactly what has been happening for actor Alec Baldwin. He claims to have a ...
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Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Several studies have shown a relationship between an increase in domestic violence when the economy is sluggish. Researchers believe that during a bad economy, stress levels at home can rise, leading ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
A wife of a famous producer is seeking an order of protection from her husband. She claims that the two are going through a difficult divorce and she fears that he will induce "bodily harm" ...
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Posted on Apr 20, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Two women are effectively trying to change Maryland law by bringing their case to the state Supreme Court. If they succeed, the decision will impact divorces for same-sex couples across the state. The ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Are you currently receiving spousal support but plan on moving in with a new partner in New York? If so, you need to be aware that your alimony payments may be impacted as a result. Understanding the ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
There are several reasons why a city may decide to establish a domestic partnership registry. While some cities do it for economic or social reasons, one city counselor thinks that it is just the ...
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Posted on Apr 13, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
As with many Hollywood couples, two celebrities were seen a few times in the public despite having filed for divorce . A recent outing with Jennie Garth and husband Peter Facinelli led some to wonder ...
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Posted on Apr 12, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
A new study released this month shows that mothers in abusive relationships are more likely to suffer postpartum depression. For this reason, the publishers of the study state that pediatricians and ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Like many other cities and towns across America, Tampa has decided to create a domestic partnership registry. This motion was passed earlier this month and is slated to become available to Tampa ...
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Posted on Apr 6, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Thanks to the concerted efforts of one assemblywoman, a bill is set to be reauthorized in the state of New York. This bill lists several ways in which women and children could be protected from ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
What started out as a hunch amongst lawyers has now been verified by research. Divorce filings escalate each year in the month of March, but the reasons for this spike are still contested by legal ...
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Posted on Mar 31, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
An award-winning boxer is speaking out about his childhood of bullying and domestic violence . Sergio Martinez, considered one of the best boxers in the world, told news sources he grew up in a ...
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Posted on Mar 30, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
After eleven years of marriage, two stars have decided to file for divorce . Jennie Garth and husband Peter Facinelli have both agreed to terminate their marriage and made their intentions public ...
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Posted on Mar 29, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Filing for divorce is never an easy process. There are multiple considerations that will have to be discussed before your final settlement can be drafted and one of the most contentious issues of a ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2012 By Long Island Family Lawyer
Politicians and district attorneys are working together to get new initiatives signed into law in the state of New York. District Attorney D.D. has been working on new domestic violence legislation ...
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