By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
California is one of the states that has been pretty progressive in adoption law and, as such, is a popular adoption state. Many families are seeking information about how to adopt a child in California, including step-parent and domestic partner adoptions. Below are some resources about the basics to help you familiarize yourself [...]
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Guide to California Adoptions
July 13th, 2009 · No Comments
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Michael Jackson’s Kids and the “Parent Child Relationship” – An Intro to Legal Issues with Surrogacy, Third Party Reproduction, and Adoption
July 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Media reports are swirling over the issue of who will get custody of Michael Jackson’s kids. It could be a bit of a battle depending on a variety of things including what Michael Jackson’s will provides regarding guardianship of the kids, whether Michael Jackson’s mother (temporary guardian at this point) petitions the [...]
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California Supreme Court Rules to Uphold Prop 8 Gay-Marriage Ban
May 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment
By: LISA R. WILSON
The fight for marriage equality will rage on another day. On Tuesday, May 26th, California’s Supreme Court ruled to uphold the state’s gay-marriage ban, also known as Proposition 8. The 6-1 decision by Chief Justice Ron George rejected an argument from activists that Proposition 8 revised the California constitution’s equal protection clause. [...]
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Adam Walsh’s 1981 murder solved
December 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment
By: LISA R. WILSON
Florida police announced Tuesday that they now know the identity of the person responsible for the decapitation of “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh’s 6-year old son, who was slain in 1981. The suspect being charged with the crime is Ottis Toole, a known pedophile who died more than a decade ago [...]
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October 20th, 2008 · 12 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Are you facing a legal issue? Have you been sued, or are you wondering about foreclosure? Did you just have a medical procedure that didn’t turn out as you expected? Is bankruptcy looming? What about your family life – are you and your spouse considering divorce? Do you need to update your [...]
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Not all divorces need be dirty:
How to end a marriage civilly
July 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment
By: LISA R. WILSON
As of Monday, July 7th, yet another high-profile marriage has hit rock-bottom. New York Yankees all-star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) has been served with divorce papers from his wife of six years, who is claiming A-Rod to be an adulterer who “emotionally abandoned his wife and children.” This divorce filing comes less than [...]
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Adoption Is Not Just For Hollywood Stars
February 21st, 2008 · No Comments
“Brangelina” have scoured the globe looking for children to make their own. But you don’t have to be a Hollywood star to adopt. There are no set requirements for an adoptive parent’s age, wealth, social status, beauty or home square footage. The only requirement in most states is the level of love, understanding and guidance [...]
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