Family

Governor Healey Nominates Four Legal Experts to Strengthen Massachusetts Probate and Family Court

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Boston, MA – In a significant judicial appointment move, Governor Maura Healey announced on Wednesday the nomination of Brian Salisbury and three other legal professionals for roles as Associate Justices of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. These appointments await confirmation by the Governor’s Council. Brian Salisbury, a seasoned law partner at Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond, & Weil, P.C., has extensively practiced in various branches of family and probate law. Notably, Salisbury’s professional expertise encompasses a breadth of family law litigation, ranging from divorce to fiduciary disputes. He is recognized for his multifaceted roles including … Read more

Family to Sue Arizona Birthing Center After Tragic Loss of Newborn, Claims Delayed Hospital Transfer

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MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa family is grappling with the tragic loss of their newborn after a prolonged and complex labor at the Willow Birthing Center. The couple, Noelle and Dylan Zmrel, had anticipated the arrival of their son, James, in November 2023 but faced unforeseen complications that led to their baby’s death. The family now plans to pursue legal action against the facility, citing a delayed hospital transfer as a critical lapse in care. The Zmrels had chosen Willow Birthing Center for what they believed would be a supportive and woman-centric birthing experience. However, … Read more

Judge Dismisses Haskins Family Lawsuit Over NFL Star’s Documentary Rights, Cites Premature Legal Action

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PITTSBURGH — A federal courtroom in Pennsylvania dismissed a family’s legal clash where relatives of the late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. sought to preemptively challenge his widow regarding a documentary about his life. The lawsuit centered on familial rights and intellectual property amidst the backdrop of poignant family relationships and legal intricacies following the tragic and early death of Haskins. Dwayne Haskins Sr., along with Haskins’ mother, Tamara, and sister, Tamia, as well as their nonprofit, the Haskins Family Foundation, initiated the legal action in July against Kalabrya Haskins. They claimed she was obstructing … Read more

Family Business Tensions Rise: Woman Faces Pressure to Sign Away Rights to Husband’s Company After Father-in-Law’s Sudden Request

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In a surprising turn of events, a woman found herself at the center of a family business dispute when her father-in-law requested that she sign a document forfeiting any future claims to her husband’s business holdings. The incident occurred six years into her marriage, raising concerns about trust and marital rights. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, shared her predicament online, where she detailed the unexpected request from her father-in-law. Initially bonding over their shared profession as pharmacists, her life took a complex turn when her husband ventured into a business partnership with his … Read more