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    Stafford puts off projects Stafford Board of Supervisors tables a decision on funding a new court complex  Sep 21, 2008
    The tour was scheduled ahead of a vote on funding architectural and engineering plans for a new Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courthouse, and highlighted the space concerns shared by many courthouse employees. Among the problems discussed were a lack of storage space for deeds and other legal documents, compromised security, and inadequate separation of plaintiffs, defendants and wit- nesses. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Stigma, discrimination holding back HIV fight in Uganda  Sep 19, 2008
    Uganda's parliament is currently debating bills on domestic violence, sexual offences and domestic relations. ca/kr. (AlertNet)

    Sound Off --- Sept. 15  Sep 15, 2008
    Domestic Relations does not work with you at all. All these so-called "fathers" walk around with brand-new clothing and name-brand sneakers, while their children have to suffer and survive on one income. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Ex-Army colonel convicted in Pa. paternity case  Sep 12, 2008
    Their plan was foiled because staffers at the Cumberland County domestic relations office had seen Carlson when he scheduled the test and became suspicious when Adkins showed up instead, investigators said. Carlson claimed that Adkins decided to steal his driver s license and take the test without his knowledge. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Cops catch up with deadbeat dad  Aug 29, 2008
    23 in back child support, was arrested on a felony domestic relations warrant Tuesday night ... Anyone who has information about any child support scofflaws is asked to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Department at 1-877-R-WANTED 877-792-6833, or write to the Domestic Relations Section, attention: Bench Warrant Coordinator, P.O. Box 543, Media, PA 1903. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Manassas Parents Arrested for Leaving Two Boys Home Alone  Aug 29, 2008
    They were each held on $5,000 bond and will be having a hearing in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Information From Prince William County Police. (W-USA News, DC)

    Downtown court complex an economic stimulus  Aug 26, 2008
    The Franklin County Court complex is home to the county s Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Juvenile courts, Municipal Court, Probate Court and the. Since SMD HLS has been in business, Handler said the courts have become busier and busier and busier. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Oregon tribe first to OK same-sex marriage  Aug 24, 2008
    Legal scholars said tribes have authority over domestic relations among tribal members, but Congress may have the ultimate say-so. Bill Funk, who teaches constitutional law at Lewis College School of Law in Portland, compared the Coquille action to that of states that recognize same-sex marriages even though the federal Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 does not. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Indian tribe to allow same-sex marriages  Aug 23, 2008
    Legal scholars said that tribes do have authority over domestic relations among tribal members, but the U.S. Congress may have the ultimate say-so. "It can do anything good or anything bad to the tribes and the Indian people as citizen Indians," said Robert Miller, who teaches Indian law at the Lewis & Clark College School of Law in Portland. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Malpractice Claim Reinstated Against Norris McLaughlin in Matrimonial Case  Aug 22, 2008
    The Appellate Division's unpublished ruling in , A-3174-06, rejected the Somerville, N.J., firm's argument that the client's claims were barred by collateral estoppel because she had exhausted her attempts to amend the final judgment of divorce and qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) ... to draft the qualified domestic relations order. (Law.com)

    Friends say Craig still works hard  Aug 20, 2008
    Once he was one of the best-known attorneys in the Augusta area, who often found himself in the news, but now he is a rather inconspicuous, rarely seen domestic relations judge. And Superior Court Judge Daniel J. Craig is loving it. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Cuyahoga County's domestic relations courts slow, costly to run  Aug 19, 2008
    Cuyahoga County's is one of the slowest domestic relations courts in Ohio and the costliest to run - Cleveland ... Cuyahoga County's is one of the slowest domestic relations courts in Ohio and the costliest to run ... Domestic Relations in Cuyahoga criticized Monday, August 18, 2008 James F. McCarty Plain Dealer Reporter. (Cleveland.com)

    Janna Vanderpool  Aug 16, 2008
    During her first term as a judge, she heard civil, criminal, domestic relations, juvenile delinquency and dependency cases ... In her second term, she has focused on domestic relations cases and now handles all of the lower court appeals in Pinal County from city and justice courts, as well as mental health-related cases. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Richmond Deputy Arrested  Aug 14, 2008
    The deputy was processed, and following a brief appearance in Richmond Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, was released on her own recognizance. Sheriff Woody said, "It is disturbing whenever one of our employees is arrested. Our Investigations Unit will continue to monitor the investigation and Deputy Griggs will be placed in a non-public contact position pending the outcome of the charges in court.". (WTVR.com, VA)

    Husband can't recall wife allegedly stabbing him, charges struck  Aug 9, 2008
    A Keeling woman had a malicious wounding charge struck Thursday in Pittsylvania County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Priscilla S. Mills, 63, of 997 Oak Grove Road, allegedly wounded her husband on May 19. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Guilty Plea Entered In Murder Case  Aug 8, 2008
    Another was convicted in Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court and is serving a sentence with the Department of Juvenile Justice. The third suspect is awaiting trial in Norfolk Circuit Court. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Pa. charges $25 per year to collect child support  Aug 4, 2008
    Its a weighty issue no matter which way you cut it, said Linda Faye Epes, Berks Countys domestic relations director. I think some people will realize its the cost of doing business. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Uganda: The Case of the Severed Penis  Aug 2, 2008
    She might not know that Ugandan women's rights activists have been trying to get a Domestic Relations Bill passed for over 10 years now. Kyomugisha might have known that in Uganda, defilement of children carries the death penalty, but she definitely has never heard of anyone paying such a harsh price for ruining the life of a child. (allAfrica.com)

    Malicious shooting case continued  Aug 1, 2008
    An Iraq War veteran from Long Island accused of shooting his girlfriend had his case postponed last Wednesday in Pittsylvania County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Christopher Lee Boyd, 28, of 368 Wyatts Road, is charged with the malicious shooting of LaShanta Graves and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    House-burning threat won't be prosecuted  Aug 1, 2008
    Jesse Derek Lester, 27, of 664 Lakeside Drive, had the charge nolle prossed last Wednesday in Pittsylvania County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The charges can still be brought back if the prosecutors determine enough evidence is available to attempt a conviction. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Exercising For 275 Minutes A Week Keeps Weight Off  Jul 30, 2008
    A Louisa County couple accused of letting their two kids get into cocaine went in Louisa Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for a preliminary hearing. Authorities charged Brenda Darice. (eFluxMedia)

    Child neglect charges advance  Jul 29, 2008
    The child neglect charges against a Louisa County couple were certified at a preliminary hearing yesterday in Louisa Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Authorities charged the couple in April after their two sons--16 months old and 3 years old--tested positive for cocaine. (The Free Lance-Star)

    Adding bite to bench  Jul 28, 2008
    Judge Maureen Fitzpatrick, who handles domestic relations court, also has had occasion to have Elli on hand in her courtroom to quell any volatile situation. Also during a recent custody matter, Elli helped calm down a young child who wailed outside the courtroom. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Hardware building plans could be headed for upgrade A new life may be ahead for the old, boarded-up Fredericksburg Hardware building.  Jul 25, 2008
    Residential plans for the former hardware store were put on hold when the housing market tanked, and the site was briefly eyed as the new location for the city's Circuit, General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts ... Those plans were put on hold when the housing market tanked, and the site was briefly eyed as the new location for the city's Circuit, General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    The Great Divide  Jul 25, 2008
    Another option is to get a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO), where upon retirement, the administrator of the retirement plan gives a percentage of that money to the ex. If you roll this money into an IRA, you can withdraw money at any age through set periodic payments, known as SEPPs, without incurring the 10% penalty. (SmartMoney)

    Sutherlin man waives hearing for sex charge  Jul 24, 2008
    A Sutherlin man waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pittsylvania County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for a charge of object sexual penetration. Anthony Earl Warren, 33, will now have his case heard by the next grand jury to determine if enough evidence exists to hear the case in circuit court. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    County worker suspended as a result of 'Delco Nostra'  Jul 24, 2008
    An employee of the Delaware County Domestic Relations Department was suspended from his post one day after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a bookmaking and loan-shark organization reputedly linked to the Philadelphia mob. Daniel Jude Diedrich, of Clifton Heights, was among 16 others rounded up Tuesday as a result of the state police probe dubbed "Operation Delco Nostra." The alleged leader of the lucrative gambling, bookmaking and loan-sharking organization, Nicholas Cimino of... (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Ohio Judges See More Do-It-Yourself Divorces and System Slowdown  Jul 22, 2008
    "It's kind of a nightmare sometimes," said Franklin County, Ohio, Domestic Relations Judge Dana Suzanne Preisse ... But it slows an already-clogged system that isn't designed for amateurs, said Judge James Mason of Franklin County Domestic Relations Court ... "There's definitely more self-represented people, but I wouldn't say it's bogging us down," said Lisa Dwenger, administrator of the Hamilton County Court of Domestic Relations in Cincinnati. (Law.com)

    Danville man's rape case certified  Jul 19, 2008
    A Danville man had his rape case certified last Wednesday in Pittsylvania County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Lamont Antione Hood, 33, of 1206 Forest Avenue, is charged with raping and abducting a woman he formerly dated and lived with, according to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Kim Bolinskey. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Business notes  Jul 17, 2008
    Geismer chairs the Domestic Relations and Probate Litigation Group at SRBC, and has more than 30 years of experience litigating and negotiating complex family law matters. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)

    Sex case against teacher advances Charges against Canadian teacher sent to Stafford grand jury  Jul 17, 2008
    Four charges against Doucet were sent to a Stafford grand jury following a preliminary hearing yesterday in Stafford Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Another preliminary hearing is scheduled for today in Prince William County, where Doucet faces six more charges. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Parents' charges mostly dropped Caroline couple had been charged earlier this year with providing alcohol to minors at their teenager's birthday party. (3:58 p.m.)  Jul 16, 2008
    They each agreed to a six-month suspended jail sentence and 30 hours of community service as part of the plea in juvenile and domestic relations court, said Commonwealth's Attorney Tony Spencer. He said there was no evidence that the couple provided alcohol to the teens partying in their home the night they were charged. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Brookline residents ranked as top attorneys  Jul 15, 2008
    In addition, Barshak advises and represents individuals in domestic relations matters, and also serves as an arbitrator, master and mediator. This is his fourth consecutive year in the rankings. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Powhatan Murder Suspects in Court  Jul 2, 2008
    He's scheduled to appear in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sometime next week. Update 6/29/08 9:05pm. (WTVR.com, VA)

    Former Supermodel's Divorce Trial to Stay Open  Jul 1, 2008
    Domestic Relations Law 235(1) provides that documents in matrimonial actions should be kept confidential from all but the parties. However, closing trials is a different matter. (Law.com)

    Nearly 40 pay child support during county’s first ‘amnesty week’  Jun 30, 2008
    Nearly 40 pay child support during county s first amnesty week BY MICHAEL R. SISAKSTAFF WRITER 06/30/2008 A guarantee of immunity from prosecution and possible imprisonment prompted nearly 40 delinquent parents to make good on back child support during Luzerne County s recent amnesty week, Jim Davis, the director of the county s domestic relations section, said ... Through the program, the first ever in Luzerne County, the domestic relations office collected more than $11,635 in back child... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Court Notes 6/27/08  Jun 28, 2008
    Luzerne County Judge Joseph M. Augello, presiding in domestic relations court Wednesday, ordered four people lodged for failure to pay child support. Lodged were. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Making poverty history  Jun 27, 2008
    The spread of female education leads to changes in domestic relations, women who have been to school are less likely to be abused at home and are more likely to get jobs, manage their own finances and be more independent. There are a huge range of benefits. (CNN -- International)

    Police: Stories don't add up for man charged in assault  Jun 27, 2008
    He also has significant domestic relations issues, including back child support, as well as a lengthy criminal record, court documents indicate. Magisterial District Judge David H. Lang arraigned O'Donnell Thursday on charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and related offenses. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    NFL notes: Giants' Bradshaw in jail  Jun 21, 2008
    The charge came from the Tazewell County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, which serves Bradshaw's hometown of Bluefield, Va. Bradshaw, 22, had run-ins with the law before he was drafted by the Giants. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    N.Y. Judge Modifies Matrimonial Part Rules on Interim Counsel  Jun 20, 2008
    "To condition [preparing for trial] on the payment of legal fees, or, to defer a determination of legal fees to conclusion of trial, would have the effect of undermining a non-monied spouse's ability to 'carry on or defend the action or proceedings,'" wrote the judge, citing Domestic Relations Law 237(a). Characterizing Prichep as a "cogent and significant" ruling, Justice Ross followed the appeals panel's lead in examining the parties' financial positions. (Law.com)

    Rehabbing Jones hoping for chance  Jun 20, 2008
    Regional Jail on Sunday, is being held on a violation from the Tazewell County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Stacy said the underlying charge stems from an offense that occurred while Bradshaw, a native of Bluefield, was a juvenile. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Giants RB Bradshaw lands in Virginia jail  Jun 20, 2008
    "Ahmad Bradshaw is currently serving a 30-day jail sentence in Abington Regional Jail in Virginia on a probation violation charged out of the Tazewell County juvenile and domestic relations court," the statement read. "The underlying charge in this matter stems from an offense that occurred while Mr. Bradshaw was a juvenile. Mr. Bradshaw has not been charged with any offense since being drafted by the New York Giants and is eager to put this matter behind him and be in training for the next... (NJ.com -- Sports)

    Amnesty Week aims to get deadbeats to pay up  Jun 16, 2008
    The three men are among hundreds of people identified by the county as having outstanding warrants for missing court hearings after failing to comply with court-ordered support arrangements, said Jim Davis, the director of the county s domestic relations section ... For one week, beginning today, enforcement officers in the county s domestic relations section will not arrest or imprison delinquent parents who make a good faith effort to clear their child support debts ... To participate,... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Durham investigators say man posed as lawyer  Jun 11, 2008
    Robson, according to the court documents, was hired in December 2005 by Vidmar and Hardesty, a law practice near Columbus, Ohio, that focuses on bankruptcy, business, collections, domestic relations and real-estate. At the time of his hiring, the court documents say, Robson provided fictitious attorney law license registration numbers for Ohio and North Carolina and told the firm falsely that he had malpractice insurance. (News & Observer)

    COURT NOTES CHILD SUPPORT DIVORCES SOUGHT  Jun 6, 2008
    Donald Carey, no address, lodged for six months for failure to pay $7,522 in support of one child. Richard J. Arnsperger, 539 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, lodged for six months for failure to pay $3,472 in support of two children, six months for failure to pay $7,857 in support of one child, and six months for failure to pay $872 in support of one child. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Will Calif. same-sex marriages impact Ariz.?  Jun 6, 2008
    Key provisions of "Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations" of the Arizona Revised Statutes. 25-103. (AZCentral -- News)

    County employees launch effort to help soldiers  Jun 3, 2008
    Containers for items are at the courthouse rotunda and annex, Penn Place, the 911 center, the mail room, and the workforce investment, community development, domestic relations and veterans affairs offices. AFSCME Executive Board member Denise Shimko is the project chairperson. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    N.Y. Governor Defends Recognition of Other Jurisdictions' Gay Marriages  May 30, 2008
    Changing that interpretation of the Domestic Relations Law is up to the Legislature, not the courts, the majority ruled. Paterson said his directive will bring legally married same-sex couples a host of advantages that husbands and wives now have. (Law.com)

    Divorces tend to drag on in Cuyahoga Co.  May 26, 2008
    Rosanne Potter became so an- noyed by the piecemeal scheduling in Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court that she complained to the Ohio Supreme Court. The result: Administrative Judge Timothy Flanagan took the case away from his magistrate and -- to the Potters' chagrin -- tossed out all the testimony and started the trial over again. (Cleveland.com)

    PA Governor Rendell Signs 3 Bills Into Law  May 14, 2008
    Senate Bill 1278 amends portions of Title 23 (Domestic Relations) to further provide for child medical support, review of support orders, annual fees, and assignment of support. The Rendell administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses. (PR Newswire)

    Police say elderly woman bilked Woman, 83, allegedly bilked out of more than $100,000 police say  May 14, 2008
    King has a preliminary hearing scheduled in Stafford Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on July 7. Ritter is scheduled to be arraigned today in the same court. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Study examines divorce’s impact on the children  May 2, 2008
    In eight years as a mediator in the domestic relations division of Cook County, Ill. Circuit Court, Jeff Ginsburg has seen it all. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Bar backs two for judgeships Local attorneys nominated for district judgeships  Apr 18, 2008
    Ventura was backed for a general district court slot and Kelly for a juvenile and domestic relations court position. He said Houck asked the bar to make nominations for the two district positions because Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Joseph Ellis and General District Court Judge Overton Harris are expected to be appointed next week to serve as judges for the 15th Circuit. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Parents jailed in beer bash Caroline parents charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors after underage drinkers busted at party  Apr 15, 2008
    The Stanleys, who were each held at Pamunkey Regional Jail under a $5,000 bond, will be arraigned today in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on the contributing charges, Lippa said. In 2002, two Albemarle County parents were arrested for an incident similar to this party, Lippa said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Norfolk Police Officer Charged with Domestic Assault  Apr 11, 2008
    Dickens is set to appear in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Virginia Beach on April 24, where she will face the misdemeanor assault and battery charge. All content. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Legislative floor actions  Apr 4, 2008
    HB 527 LORAIN COURTS (Koziura) With regard to the probate judge and the judges of the Domestic Relations Division of the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas from going into effect. HB 528 WATER KEYS (Miller, E.) To prohibit a person from selling a water key to any individual other than a plumber. (Cleveland.com -- News)

    Programs for volatile custody cases to end Two programs for children in custody cases in jeopardy  Apr 3, 2008
    Separated parents would come into his Spotsylvania County juvenile and domestic relations courtroom after getting into fistfights while exchanging custody of their children ... Without the programs, Green said, "This is going to clog up our juvenile and domestic relations court, I would expect.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Iowa State Patrol Crash Report  Mar 23, 2008
    Sunday 23 March, 2008. 3/02/08 * 5:45 p.m. Ronald Gabriel Showers, 26, Missouri Valley, and Mark Leonard Schroeder, 50, Ossian, were the drivers involved in a two-vehicle accident that occurred on a snow-covered stretch of I-80 near MM 37. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)

    Stafford proposes tax hike Proposed Stafford budget shows real estate tax rate increase of almost 20 cents  Mar 19, 2008
    Those projects include renovation of the courthouse, a new library, upgraded Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court facilities and the installation of synthetic turf on the Smith Lake Park fields. However, some county departments are continuing to cut costs to meet next year's budget. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Consumer Reports: Divorce’s impact on retirement  Mar 17, 2008
    Dividing them requires a document called a qualified domestic relations order, or QDRO. It tells plan administrators what to do with each person s share of the account. CONSIDER TAX RAMIFICATIONS A house and a retirement fund could both be valued at the same amount by a court, but that legal value isn t the whole story. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Jobs dealing with other's stress, pain  Mar 15, 2008
    Fortunately, hospice workers, domestic relations attorneys and funeral directors, to name a few, are willing to do that every day. Why. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Three corners of Golden Triangle represented in Miss. Business Journal's ‘Top 40 Under 40'  Mar 9, 2008
    Having joined her current firm in 1998, she is responsible for general civil practice in state and federal courts in Mississippi, with an emphasis on domestic relations, workers' compensation and administrative law matters. In its 15th year, MBJ's Top 40 Under 40 list is one of Mississippi's most prestigious awards programs, recognizing the state's rising business leaders under the age of 40. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    General Assembly’s mad dash to end the 2008 session  Mar 9, 2008
    In simple terms, we will not be getting an additional general district and juvenile and domestic relations judge in our 11th judicial district this year as expected. On another note, we were pleased to welcome and introduce three very special groups of people from our district: the family of the late James Tolleison Morriss, V., Mrs. Ann Morriss, his son, Tolleison Morriss and other members of his family who came to commemorate and show appreciation to the members of the House for the passage of... (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    Foster mother charged with rape of teen child Stafford woman accused of having sexual relations with her teenage foster son.  Mar 5, 2008
    A bond hearing is scheduled for this morning in Stafford Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, prosecutor Eric Olsen said. Details about the incidents are scarce, but the indictments show that the sex acts were alleged to have occurred between March of 2005 and August of last year at Collares' Argyle Hills home, where she lived or lives with her husband in southern Stafford. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Ask Dr. Real Estate: How Much Togetherness Can A Girl Take?  Mar 3, 2008
    Within the context of maintaining tranquil domestic relations, do not do anything to disrupt the well-oiled machine you have put together in your personal real estate career. You've done something that some Realtors never achieve in a life time -- you've carved out a clear cut, identifiable market niche that you really enjoy and it is paying off big time. (RealtyTimes)

    Calm before the legislative storm  Mar 2, 2008
    This bill would add one judge to the general district court and one judge to the juvenile and domestic relations court. Thus far, I have received letters, telephone calls and personal visits from three attorneys in the area that have expressed an interest in filling these two positions. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    Mother charged in newborn's death A 31-year-old Stafford County woman has been charged in connection with the death of her newborn daughter last year.  Mar 1, 2008
    She is being held without bond in the Rappahannock Regional Jail and has an arraignment scheduled for Monday in Stafford Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Details on the case were scarce yesterday, but Kennedy reported the baby was a day old when she died Sept. 22 at Smith's home. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Boiling files for re-election as circuit judge  Feb 29, 2008
    Judge Boling has served in various capacities pursuant to the Administrative Plan by presiding over criminal, domestic relations, civil, and children s dependency-neglect cases. As a circuit judge presiding over dependency-neglect in Craighead County, Judge Boling saw the need to streamline courtroom proceedings. (Truman Democrat, AR)

    Four teens guilty in vandalism case Four vandals convicted of felony vandalism for scrawling racial slurs and destroying walls at a Spotsylvania County home under construction.  Feb 23, 2008
    The vandals, three 15-year-olds and one 14-year-old, were all convicted in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, said Commonwealth's Attorney Bill Neely. Yesterday, the final teen was sentenced to the same thing as his fellow vandals, supervised probation. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Seven Wolf Block Partners to Join Hangley Aronchick  Feb 22, 2008
    Partners turned shareholders Cheryl L. Young and Helen E. Casale will bring Hangley Aronchick both a new Montgomery County office and a new matrimonial and domestic relations practice ... He said it will be great to have environmental lawyers in-house for the first time and the firm's business clients could potentially benefit from having domestic relations attorneys on hand ... Domestic relations practices are rare in the city's largest law firms because of rates and the potential for conflict,... (Law.com)

    Teacher Sex Charges  Feb 21, 2008
    Major Michael O'Toole of the sheriff's department said she was arraigned Wednesday in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 2. She was released on $5,000 bond. (WTVR.com, VA)

    Judge Cherry announces retirement; endorses Lillis ... Song written by Bronson native wins Grammy ... Discussions, updates dominate board meeting ... Local MARSP chapter recognized with awards ... Senate Majority Leader Bishop among speakers at this year’s Lincoln Day Banquet ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Roland Stoy / The reporterJudge Michael Cherry has officially announced his plans to retire at the end of this year. Judge Cherry announces retirement; endorses Lillis  Feb 20, 2008
    The judge pointed out, During that time I have handled more than 25,000 cases, a third of which have involved divorces and domestic relations, a dozen or so murder cases and thousands of other felonies, civil cases involving everything from stray voltage affecting dairy cattle to property line and zoning disputes to multi-million dollar lawsuits, appeals from administrative agencies and other courts and more Personal Protection Orders than I can count. For more of this story please. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)

    Prosecutors commended for vigorous prosecution of rock-tossing teens  Feb 18, 2008
    Two teenagers were found guilty last week in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on all charges they faced for tossing rocks at cars on the interstate. A third teen was found guilty of fewer charges because he cooperated with investigators, according to officials. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    'Friend' charged with rape of child Police became involved after the girl reported the attack to a counselor at a Spotsylvania school.  Feb 16, 2008
    Paul Gregory Chapman, 37, was arraigned yesterday in Stafford Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on charges of rape and taking indecent liberties with a child. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 10. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Judge drops gang charges Suspects had been charged with criminal street gang participation, robbery and assault by mob.  Feb 14, 2008
    Gang-related charges against three Spotsylvania men were dismissed yesterday at their preliminary hearing in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. William Ellis, 18, Juan Gray, 20, and Jeffrey Brown, 18, had been charged with criminal street gang participation, robbery and assault by mob. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Rock-tossing teens found guilty  Feb 13, 2008
    A third teen was found guilty of fewer charges because he cooperated with investigators, Dinwiddie County Commonwealth s Attorney Lisa Caruso said. On Jan. 21, a dozen motorists were struck by rocks tossed on Interstate 85 North, around Sterling Road. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    County gets new Commonwealth's Attorney  Feb 12, 2008
    On her first day on the job, Bolinskey visited and observed all three courts - circuit, general district, and juvenile and domestic relations. She also introduced herself to employees in the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Court Notes 2/8/08  Feb 9, 2008
    Judge Joseph M. Augello, presiding in domestic relations Wednesday, ordered two people jailed for failure to pay child support. David J. Petrauskas, 63 Gypsy Lane, Dallas, jailed for six months for failure to pay $11,521 in support of one child; $2,756 in support of one child. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Merchant in Circuit Clerk race  Feb 7, 2008
    The Circuit Clerk is responsible for all records filed in the criminal, juvenile, domestic relations and civil divisions of the Circuit Court including all aspects of jury selection. The Circuit Clerk also holds the position of ex-officio recorder, which deals with the recording of military records, deeds, mortgages, security agreements and liens. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)

    Bateman will stand trial  Feb 6, 2008
    During a preliminary hearing Tuesday, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Alfreda Tarleton-Harris ruled that sufficient evidence exists against karate instructor Susan W. Bateman to move forward with the trial. The case is scheduled for April 21, said Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Wiser. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)

    Mathews seeks another term as circuit clerk  Jan 31, 2008
    Her office s duties include recording land transactions, UCC filings and the filing of domestic relations, civil and criminal cases. The office also handles court ordered child support and the jury pool. (Truman Democrat, AR)

    Molest charges advance in court Molestation case involving woman and girl sent to grand jury  Jan 31, 2008
    She waived a scheduled preliminary hearing yesterday in Fredericksburg Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Prosecutor LaBravia Jenkins dropped three related charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    N.M. Domestic Partnership Bill Heads To Senate  Jan 29, 2008
    The domestic relations part of the courts is the busiest, and Arrieta said if the bill passed, it could create a heavier workload. We expect there to be an increase for six months after the bill passes and if it's signed. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Court Notes 1/25/08  Jan 26, 2008
    Judge Joseph M. Augello, presiding in domestic relations court Wednesday, ordered four people jailed for failure to pay child support. Christopher Goggin, 27 Academy St., Wilkes-Barre, jailed for two months for failure to pay $6,962 in support of one child. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

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