Family Law

Family of hit and run victim push for stricter laws – KVUE

Now, the Griffin family says the punishment Nestande faces isn’t harsh enough, but they’re hoping to change the law itself. Monday morning there were no shortage of hugs shared with Griffin family. Just moments earlier inside the 299th District …

Divorced Muslim women struggle to get passports for their children – Times of India

Also, while the allied issues such as custody of children are completed orally under Sharia law, the passport authorities insist court decrees. “Plenty of women want to move abroad to study, remarry, move back with family or for employment opportunities.

Fines for delays and cull of expert witnesses to speed up family courts – Daily Telegraph

“In every case, the judge should be able to say: ‘Is your expert necessary?’” he said. He also proposed a change in the law to allow family court judges to award costs against anyone who held up a case unnecessarily. … Continue reading

Peterson trial updates: Stacy Peterson family pleased with testimony – Chicago Tribune

5:25 p.m. Stacy Peterson family pleased with first day’s testimony The spokeswoman … who came to know Drew Peterson’s missing fourth wife while serving as legal guardian for Stacy’s sister, Cassandra Cales. “What she told us was that Kathy …

Anaheim shootings: Diaz family seeks independent autopsy – NBCNews.com

“We want it for legal purposes and the family wants to know,” said attorney Dana Douglas, whose firm last week filed a $50 million lawsuit on behalf of Manuel Diaz’s family against Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Department alleging federal … Continue reading

Family courts need radical change of culture, says lord chief justice – The Guardian

Family courts need a radical change of culture to combat “unacceptably long delays” caused by a system struggling to cope with an influx of care cases following the Baby Peter tragedy and planned cuts to legal aid, the lord chief … Continue reading

Despite ‘Unity’ concert, Jackson family feud simmers – CNN

The 82-year-old Jackson family matriarch lost custody of the late pop … accusing them of trying to isolate his mother so they could control the heirs they are obligated by law to protect. “And THIS IS WHY I AM SO … Continue reading

‘Modern Family’ cast settles contract dispute – CNN

The six adult stars of “Modern Family” seemed ready for legal war with production company 20th Century Fox Television, but CNN’s confirmed that the dispute is over. After filing a suit alleging that their contracts with Fox TV are illegal … Continue reading

‘Modern Family’ Producers — Accused of Screwing the Pooch – TMZ.com

some bitch named Beatrice. “Modern Family” then hired Beatrice instead. We’re told there was no written contract in place to ensure Brigitte’s continued employment — so Brigitte’s owner doesn’t have much legal recourse. Now, like scores of red …

New Family Law and Personal Injury Law Firm Opens in Lynnwood, WA – YAHOO!

Bohan Law, PLLC is a new law firm in Lynnwood, WA. The firm has knowledgeable and trusted attorneys that practice in Bankruptcy, Family Law, Home Foreclosure Defense, and Personal Injury. Bohan Law is a small three-person law firm headed by … Continue reading