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A High Court judge in England has approved the use of Facebook to serve legal claims. Traditionally, in England (as well as here in the states), service of legal documents is done in hard copy either by hand delivery, mailing, or fax. However, in some cases, where the whereabouts of the party being served are […]

Have you ever shuddered at a picture someone tagged you in on Facebook? Have you ever asked yourself what are your rights with regards to that picture? After all, it is a picture of you…. This is the case for Aaron Olson. His uncle had posted a picture of Olson as a child, in front […]

Divorcing an Abusive Husband

If you are in an abusive marriage, getting out could possibly mean the difference between life and death. Intimate partner violence happens regardless of age, race, gender, socioeconomic class, physical abilities, or sexual orientation. In the United States, 50% of women have experienced some form of aggression by a partner in their lifetime. What’s more, information compiled by the American Psychological Association shows that, each day, an average of at least three women are murdered by husbands or boyfriends. Here’s what you can do to leave your abusive husband.

Business Decisions & Divorce In 2004, Frank McCourt purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the same time, Frank McCourt entered into a postnuptial agreement with wife Jamie McCourt. Jamie intended for the agreement to protect her separately-titled assets from her husband’s business creditors. In 2007, Jamie retained a California estate attorney who discovered that Jamie […]

The moments, days, or possibly even the years leading up to a divorce can be quite tumultuous. The divorce process also tends to be stressful in and of itself. Because of this, it’s imperative that divorcing couples understand the steps involved in filing and carrying out a divorce. To make the process as simple as […]