January 4, 2005The New York Times Editorial highlights the federal state of the courts report (excerpt):
Without naming names, Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke of a troubling “new turn” in recent years that has seen some conservative Republicans in Congress cross the line from ordinary criticism of judicial decisions they do not like to trying to intimidate individual judges. […]
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November 15, 2004The New York Times looks at divorce rates, highest in those areas where many conservative Christians live (Kentucky, Mississippi and Arkansas) and lowest in the Northeast (Massachusetts), and the possible explanations for these findings.
Pam Belluck writes (excerpt):
“Some people are saying, ‘The Bible Belt is so pro-marriage, but gee, they have the highest divorce rates in […]
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November 11, 2004The Grand Rapids Press notes the passing of Judge Woodrow Alexander Yared (excerpt):
“He exemplified what our legal system should be. If you were a winner or a loser in his court, you felt you had your day in court,” said attorney James Brady, who is related to Judge Yared by marriage.
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“What struck me is that […]
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October 9, 2004The State Bar of Michigan presented major awards to Michigan family law lawyers at its 69th Annual Meeting. The SBM honored Richard Kupferschmidt, Richard S. Victor, and Joseph W. Cunningham at the Distinguished Service Awards Banquet:
Richard Kupferschmidt, of Western Michigan Legal Services, has contributed greatly to the Kalamazoo community throughout his career as a legal […]
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October 3, 2004The Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, elected the following officers for 2004-2005:
John F. Mills, Chair
Judge Lisa M. Sullivan, Chair-elect
David C. Sarnacki, Treasurer
Carlo Martina, Corresponding Secretary
Charlotte Allen, Recording Secretary
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September 12, 2004how to coach your child
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June 30, 2004books on domestic abuse
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June 21, 2004Michigan’s push to verify paternity
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April 23, 2004Lisa Sullivan judge of the Clinton County Probate Court
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April 2, 2004It’s Spring Break!
Please talk among yourselves until our posts return. Thank you.
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March 31, 2004analysis of cases decided by the Michigan Supreme Court, controlled by a conservative majority
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February 28, 2004the qualifications for civil marriage between two persons
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December 18, 2003If you plan to give assets to family members this holiday season, keep in mind the tax rules and loopholes that can guide your giving.
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December 3, 2003Server was down, beyond our control.
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November 19, 2003In honor of its 140th anniversary on this day, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
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November 2, 2003Look, I know this is really fascinating for you, but I don’t want to be your anecdote. Stop telling my story.
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October 10, 2003thank you to Ernie the Attorney and Denise Howell
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October 5, 2003“For the soul walks upon all paths.
The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it grow like a reed.
The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.” [Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet]
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