Updates in Michigan Family Law
Discussion of family law and legal issues.
Author: Jeanne M. Hannah is a Traverse City, Mich., family lawyer.
Blawg Related Categories: Family Law • Solo / Small Firm • Legal Information
Recent Posts from Updates in Michigan Family Law
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New York to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages
A New York court has upheld an Executive Order signed by New York Governor David Paterson that requires government agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside the state.
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Amber Alerts | When are they used?
Recently law enforcement in the state of Massachusetts issued an Amber Alert after "Clark Rockefeller" (or whoever he is) kidnapped his daughter, Reigh Boss, from a public street in Boston. Shortly after the abduction, Rockefeller…
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HPV Vaccine | Marketing hype or effective protection?
The New York Times today (August 20, 2008) published an in-depth article examining the manner in which Merck has marketed Gardasil and the controversies surrounding Merck's efforts. Merck calls the efforts "education," but critics call…
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Parental kidnapping | Law enforcement response
Friday's Boston Globe's Update on local news made clear the intense law enforcement response to a parental abduction in the kidnapping of Reigh Boss by her father "Clark Rockefeller" alias "Christian Chichester" alias Christian Karl…
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Protecting clients from financial predators
The Michigan court of appeals discussed undue influence as a "recognized species of fraud" and upheld the trial court's order quieting title in Erika Fick. She alleged that because of her closed head injury, she…
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"Honey, I love your insurance!"
The New York Times reports today that for many Americans the cost and availability of health care insurance is a major reason in whether they marry, whether and/or when they divorce.
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Why even innocent people shouldn't talk to the police
In one of the more engaging, convincing and easily understood presentations I've ever seen, Prof. James Duane, of the Regent University School of Law explains why even angels devoid of the slightest moral blemish should…
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Reigh Boss kidnapping | Child recovered unharmed
On August 3, 2008, FBI agents were successful in staging a recovery operation that involved separating Clark Rockefeller from his daughter, 7-year-old Reigh Boss, arresting Rockefeller and recovering the child. The recovery was in Baltimore,…
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Parental kidnapping | Risk factors Part 2
Today, the New York Daily News reported that, in fact, Clark Rockefeller had talked last Christmas to friends about kidnapping his daughter Reigh. According to this report, Rockefeller was "so crushed when his ex-wife moved…
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Massachusetts same-sex marriage bill passes senate
I wrote on July 15 to note that the Massachusetts Senate was considering a bill that, if passed, would allow same-sex couples from other states to marry in Massachusetts. Read Massachusetts to become destination for…