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MP Kakooza fails in bid to have divorce case thrown out of court
Advocates, a law firm that drafted it was not legally registered by the Uganda Law Council. He also wanted court to restrain another legally registered law firm to take over the petition, arguing that there was no genuine petition before it because the
Updated: 05/23/2012 09:37P
The real threat to marriage? Divorce
Gateway Newspapers Norwin and Advance Leader editor Nafari Vanaski can be reached via e-mail or at 412-856-7400 x8669. By Nafari Vanaski The sanctity of marriage is under heavy attack these days. Marriage used to be the cornerstone of our country's
Updated: 05/23/2012 09:10P
Experts give odds to Edwards on appeal
who had received a loan from a drug lobbyist, saying that because the check was signed over to the congressman's divorce lawyer it had nothing to do with his campaign. The judge in Edwards's case instructed the jurors that the law would have been
Updated: 05/23/2012 08:00P
11 Things All Good Divorce Lawyers Need To Know
People often become totally irrational during a divorce. It is therefore up to the lawyers to make sense of the process. Here are 11 things all good divorce attorneys should know: 1. A divorce attorney must know the law regarding divorce, child custody
Updated: 05/23/2012 07:25P
Will justices review how states treat veterans' disability pay?
By Tom Philpott A disabled veteran has asked the US Supreme Court to consider whether states violate federal law when they allow divorce courts to count a veteran's disability compensation in calculating spousal support. The petition also invites the
Updated: 05/23/2012 06:51P
Md. divorce case holds broad implications
By WBadmin on May 23, 2012 By Michele Zavos The Maryland Court of Appeals, Maryland's highest court, issued a decision last Friday requiring a Prince George's County circuit judge to grant a divorce to two women who were married in California.
Updated: 05/23/2012 05:28P
Md. court: Gay divorce OK while gay marriage isn't
The ruling may have limited effect because same-sex weddings, and by extension divorces, are set to start in the state in January. However, opponents of the law passed this year hope to force a November voter referendum that could overturn it.
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:47P
41% couples in Mumbai take divorce by mutual consent
The cabinet further facilitated the process by approving changes to the Marriage Act and allowing waiver of the waiting period required for divorce under mutual consent by the judge, if both the husband and wife agree. The law till now mandated a
Updated: 05/23/2012 04:41P
Joel Bernheim Advocates for Uniform Fathers' Rights Laws
A new FOX report highlights the fact that divorce laws are different from one state to the next--but advocates like Joel Bernheim say that custody rights should be uniform, for fathers as well as mothers. Chicago, Illinois (MMD Newswire) May 23,
Updated: 05/23/2012 03:41P
Imprisoned in a marriage? Contact Femmes for Freedom
Under Dutch law, they are divorced but, according to their religion, they are still married. A special helpline for such women was launched this week - Femmes for Freedom. Being imprisoned in a religious marriage can have dire consequences.
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:51P
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