Law school opens free divorce court services to qualifying citizens

The Texas Tech School of Law has partnered with Associate Judge Judy Parker to offer free legal services one night a month to qualifying individuals seeking a divorce. The first clinic was held Jan. 18 with four cases, and the Feb. 15 clinic is already booked with 10 cases, said Nancy Mojica, the equal-justice volunteer program coordinator at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. "Right now we're trying to limit ourselves to 10 a month," she said. "We're wanting to take more, but we want to see how it works out." Individuals wishing to get legal aid at the clinics must first contact Mojica to be screened through Legal Aid of Northwest Texas. "We are starting with no children and little-to-no property," Parker said. "We would like to expand it, but you have to start somewhere." Mojica said those who are interested should contact her at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas immediately to start the screening process.

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Zachary Witman's attorneys seek new trial

A world-renowned forensic expert testified Friday morning that closer examination of physical evidence might have helped the defense in the fratricide trial of Zachary Witman. Dr. Henry C. Lee reviewed forensic reports and portions of trial testimony, but did not look at any physical evidence collected from the crime scene, he said. Still, based on the reports, he said he would have advised defense counsel to have certain evidence -- including DNA and soil samples -- examined more closely. "That's what an expert is for -- to explore any area of possibility," Lee said. Lee has been involved in more than 6,000 crime investigations, including the Nicole Brown Simpson and JonBenet Ramsey murder cases, as well as war crimes in Bosnia .

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Celebrity Divorce Attorney Gives Tips to See if Your Valentine Is ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- There is nothing more exciting than Valentine's Day as the day for making that long term commitment with your mate -- whether you're moving in together or tying the knot. But wait! How can you tell if the person you think is right for you is really right for you? Stacy Phillips, celebrity divorce attorney and author of Divorce: It's All About Control -- How To Win the Emotional, Psychological or Legal Wars says to ask the following questions, answers to which will help you determine if your likes and dislikes, needs and wants, are compatible with those of your significant other. Phillips also suggests you answer these additional questions to size up the compatibility factor: How does your mate handle a crisis? Behave in public places? Treat your friends and family, and you? If you are in love -- if you've finally met Mr.

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Bank robbery suspect said to have divorce on his mind

PASADENA - A middle-aged man citing divorce is being sought in connection with at least five recent area bank robberies, including one earlier this month in Pasadena. The "Irreconcilable Differences Bandit," a clean-shaven white man with a medium build and close-cropped salt-and-pepper hair, is believed responsible for robbing five banks in the Southland since Dec. 22. In at least one robbery, the man approached the counter and told the teller he was going through a divorce and needed help wiring money so his wife's attorney wouldn't find out. He then passed the teller a note demanding money, and said he had a gun and bomb, according to the FBI. He has brandished a revolver in at least one robbery, according to witness reports. Authorities believe he is responsible for robbing the Bank of America, 880 E.

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Attorneys Davis Polk Advises Bonnier on Its Acquisition of Time4 ...

LAWFUEL - US Business & Law - Davis Polk &Wardwell is advising Bonnier AB on its acquisition, through its U.S. subsidiary Bonnier US Holding Inc. of Time4 Media, Inc. and The Parenting Group Inc. from Time Inc. Bonnier is a 200-year-old Swedish media company with operations in more than 20 countries. Time4 Media and The Parenting Group are publishers of special interest magazines, including Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Yachting, Popular Science, MotorBoating, Parenting and Babytalk. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Davis Polk corporate team includes partner Phillip R. Mills and associates Aly El Hamamsy, Anthony Feo, Benjamin H. Klein and Shawn Thomas Richards (not yet admitted). Partner Barbara Nims and associates Bernice A. Grant and Tamar Y.

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California Divorce Attorney Posted By : Steve C.

California has tens of thousands of California attorneys or California lawyers registered with the State Bar of California. California divorce attorneys or California divorce lawyers may practice in the Northern California region or Southern California region. With so many attorneys practicing law in California, how do you find the right California divorce attorney or California divorce lawyer who can help you with your particular divorce case and/or child custody case? .

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More couples divorce later in life

A couple in their 90s who had decided to divorce sought the advice of a lawyer. "You've been married so long," said the lawyer. "Why on earth would you split up now?""We were waiting for the kids to die," came the reply. Call it "late-life divorce black humor." And in a surprising number of cases, call it not so far from the truth, says author Deirdre Blair, who says she heard variations on the story from lawyers, family members and divorcing seniors themselves while researching her book, "Calling It Quits: Late Life Divorce and Starting Over," which will be published Jan. 30 by Random House.Blair interviewed more than 400 ex-wives and ex-husbands, who ranged in age from 50 to 83 and had ended marriages that had lasted anywhere from 20 to 60 years. She also talked to adult children of older divorced parents.

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