Family Law

Joseph P. Ryan, 61, law-firm founder – Philadelphia Daily News

Mr. Ryan was a big fan of the St. Joseph’s University basketball team, coached by his brother-in-law Phil Martelli. He and his family attended almost every home game. In addition to his wife and sons Mac and Joseph Jr., Mr. … Continue reading

New law allows families to force addicts into treatment – Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio’s law requires family members to sign an up-front agreement that they will pay the total bill for treatment and give the court a deposit for half of the amount. Mills said that the court has gotten many inquiries but … Continue reading

Chinese family murder suspect arrested in Morocco – YAHOO!

Officers had travelled to Chinese communities across Britain and to eastern China’s Zhejiang Province in their efforts to find Du, who had been locked in a legal dispute with the Ding family. Ding worked in the chemistry and environmental sciences … Continue reading

Daniel P. Jordan III, GOP-Appointed Judge, Hears Mississippi Abortion Law Case – Huffington Post

The law would require anyone doing abortions at the clinic to … He comes from a well-heeled family with deep roots in Mississippi and its politics. His father, Daniel P. Jordan, was an athlete and student body president at the … Continue reading

S.F. tries version of Laura’s Law for mentally ill – San Francisco Gate

Under Laura’s Law, a concerned citizen like a family member or neighbor reports a mentally ill person to the county in hopes of compelling treatment. The mental health department then conducts an investigation, and patients qualify if they’re severely …

Chinese family wants justice for forced abortion – CBC

According to China’s Xinhua news agency, authorities said the abortion severely violated family-planning policies and there were no legal grounds to demand a fine on the couple for breaking the one-child law. The lawyer, Zhang Kai, said Friday he has … Continue reading

Fugitive ‘who killed family of four on day of the Royal Wedding’ is arrested in Morocco – Daily Mail

The man suspected of stabbing a family of four to death in their home on the day of … In a statement Northamptonshire police said: ‘Detectives have been informed by Moroccan law enforcement authorities that a man they suspect has … Continue reading

Suspect in UK murder of Chinese family ‘held in Morocco’ – YAHOO!

Officers had travelled to Chinese communities across Britain and to eastern China’s Zhejiang Province in their efforts to find Du, who had been locked in a legal dispute with the Ding family. Ding worked in the chemistry and environmental sciences … Continue reading

Man suspected of killing family of four on day of the Royal Wedding is arrested in Morocco – Daily Mail

The man suspected of stabbing a family of four to death in their home on the day of … In a statement Northamptonshire police said: ‘Detectives have been informed by Moroccan law enforcement authorities that a man they suspect has … Continue reading

For Romney, big family at center of life, campaign – Boston Herald

WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Mitt Romney’s large family is at the center of his life and his presidential campaign. His five sons, five daughters-in-law and 18 grandchildren — “a bevy of Romneys,” he’s called them — were front and center on … Continue reading