Blog Posts in March, 2010
Posted on Mar 30, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
While it seems as if every other week another Hollywood couple files for divorce, most of those couples head straight to divorce court. But one former hit TV star has chosen to settle his divorce ...
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Posted on Mar 29, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
A court date has been set in the ongoing divorce battle between Los Angeles Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt. This hearing will address whether the Major League Baseball team will remain in the ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Figures calculated by the National Marriage Project show a slight decline in the number of divorce filings between 2007 and 2008. But should the decrease in filings be attributed to more happily ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Here’s an interesting story out of North Carolina: When Cynthia Shackelford found out her husband had cheated on her, she sued the “other woman” for breaking up her marriage—and won! Shackelford ...
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Posted on Mar 22, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Jesse James’ alleged infidelities may cost him more than just his wife, Actress Sandra Bullock. It’s speculated that James’ former partner, porn star Janine Lindemulder, is planning to sue James to ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet and her husband of 7 years, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, have filed for divorce . The split comes two years after Mendes and Winslet worked together on the ...
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Posted on Mar 17, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
If you are planning to file for divorce , it’s best to spend some time figuring out what you wish to achieve in your divorce settlement before heading to court, mediation, or arbitration. Take a ...
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Posted on Mar 15, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Here’s an interesting paternity case of out Illinois: An alleged gang member wants to take a paternity test to determine if he is the father of the child of a woman who is currently in prison on ...
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Posted on Mar 11, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
A well-known TV personality is involved in a legal dispute…with his own children! Montel Williams, best known for his daytime talk show “The Montel Williams Show”, is being asked to step up to the ...
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Posted on Mar 10, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
U.S. Rep. Mike Turner wants to protect military men and women who are asked to put their lives on hold to fight for this county. His new bill, HR 4469, offers protection to deployed military members ...
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Posted on Mar 9, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
At the Law Office of Michael R. Young we have experience drafting a variety of different martial contracts. If you are interested in drafting a marital contract or agreement in an effort to protect ...
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Posted on Mar 5, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Divorce is an extremely difficult experience for many people. It is believed that only the death of a spouse is more emotionally stressful than divorce. Feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression are ...
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Posted on Mar 4, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
Once you and your spouse have made the decision to file for divorce , you should take a moment to speak with an attorney at the Law Office of Michael R. Young about alternative dispute resolution ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2010 By Law Office of Michael R. Young
State child support agencies crack down hard on people who fall behind on their child support payments, and will not hesitate to take whatever measures are necessary to recover past-due support. ...
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