Family Law

Finding a Divorce Attorney, Part 2: The Chicago Legal Landscape – ChicagoNow

I have used only one law firm in the past nine years. But I believe that finding the right lawyer means looking in the right places, so I put together this list of prominent family law firms in Chicago to … Continue reading

Modern Family cast drop lawsuit over contracts as pay is set to shoot up to $350,000 an episode – Daily Mail

Co-creator of Modern Family, Steve Levitan said: ‘I’m of course thrilled and cannot wait to get on stage Monday morning and start making the show.’ The adult cast members were arguing that their contracts are illegal under California law. A … Continue reading

TV’s ‘Sister Wives’ family challenges Utah bigamy law – Spectrum

SALT LAKE CITY — Kody Brown and his four wives just want to live like any other family — free from the threat of being tossed in prison. But in Utah, just claiming to have more than one wife is … Continue reading

One Family’s Religious Liberty Is Protected — for Now – Article.nationalreview.com

Matt Bowman is the legal counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, and today won an injunction in behalf of the Newland family of Denver, Colo. The Newlands are a Catholic family who run Hercules Industries, a business that distributes air-conditioning … Continue reading

Jackson family feud: Court orders probe of children’s care – Los Angeles Times

At the time, Beckloff expressed concern, asking lawyers if law enforcement had been notified … the grandson the judge tapped as temporary guardian in her absence. Numerous family members, including Michael Jackson’s brothers and his children …

Powerhouse Attorney Jenét Pequeño on Chicago’s WLEY-FM with Host Antonia – PRLog (free press release)

La Ley Chicago will feature hard-nosed family law litigator, Jenét Pequeño as their guest legal analyst on 107.9 FM on Saturday, August 4th and 11th at 5:00AM. PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 27, 2012 – La Ley Chicago will feature … Continue reading

A Brief Background about Personal Protection Orders. Ask a Family Law Attorney. – Patch

A court can issue a personal protection order (PPO) to restrict specific behavior of a respondent.  The stakes are high in a PPO matter because of the concern for assault, stalking, threats, or harassment.  A PPO potentially has serious …

PNoy wants to hand Nat’l Artist Medal to FPJ’s family – ABS-CBN

Under the guidelines for the awards, a posthumous conferral consists of the medallion, citation, and cash award being given to the family or legal heir/s of the honoree. “The cash award of P75,000.00 in cheque shall be given to the … Continue reading

The San Diego Divorce Lawyers at the Law Office of James D. Scott Donate $5,000.00 to Local YMCA – NBCNews.com

Scott, a law firm dedicated to providing legal help to clients who face situations that relate to California family law, hereby announce that the firm has provided a $5,000.00 donation to the Toby Wells YMCA in San Diego. The donation … Continue reading

Ed O’Neill Joins Modern Family Cast in Legal Battle Over Contracts – Starzlife

Ed O’neill has officially joined his cast-mates and added his name to a lawsuit filed by the five adult co-stars on his hit series ‘Modern Family’ against TV studio bosses in a dispute over contracts for their upcoming season. Sofia … Continue reading