Divorce

Divorce Trends Revealed: Seasonal Patterns Show Peaks in Filings with Spring and Summer Surges

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Kirk Stange, a family law attorney based in the United States, has observed distinct patterns in divorce filings, with peaks occurring in early spring and late summer. Stange, who has practiced family law for 25 years and oversees a firm with 27 offices across nine states, notes that these trends remain consistent across locations. During an interview, he likened the influx of divorce cases in these specific months to the annual rush that accountants experience during tax season. His meticulous record-keeping over the past decade has revealed that divorce filings usually surge during March and … Read more

Shamokin Woman Receives First $400K Payment from $3.2 Million Jury Award in Longstanding Divorce Case

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Williamsport, PA — A significant financial milestone has been reached in a longstanding legal battle stemming from a 2004 divorce case in Northumberland County. A woman from the Shamokin area has received the first payment of a $3.2 million jury award. The payment of $400,000 was made by Jeffrey A. and Mariann Adams of Dornsife, following a settlement agreement finalized in December in bankruptcy court. This payment marks a crucial step for the Adams couple, allowing them to resolve their bankruptcy status. The legal dispute originates from the divorce case of Donna Deitrick and Robert … Read more

Groundbreaking Ruling in Fairfax: Judge Decides Frozen Embryos Are Not Divisible Property in Divorce Case

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Fairfax, VA – In a landmark decision, Fairfax County Judge Dontaè L. Bugg has ruled that frozen embryos cannot be legally recognized as property subject to division between parties. This pivotal ruling was issued nearly ten months following the conclusion of a high-profile trial that captivated the local community and posed profound moral questions about the nature of prospective life and personal rights. The case involved Honeyhline Heidemann and her ex-husband, Jason Heidemann, who found themselves at odds over the custody of two embryos following their divorce. The embryos were created during a period of … Read more

Florida Attorney Submits Divorce Papers for Deceased Client: Legal Quagmire Unfolds

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Miami, Florida — In an unusual legal incident, a Florida attorney has come under scrutiny after filing divorce documents on behalf of a client who was deceased at the time. This startling discovery has raised questions about the ethical and legal standards expected within the legal profession. The attorney, whose name has not been released, submitted the divorce papers shortly after the client passed away, presumably without the knowledge that his client had died. The case surfaced when the court system detected that the date of the client’s death preceded the filing of the divorce … Read more