Kristin Coleman is appealing the Baxter County Circuit Court’s decision to grant her divorce from Justin Coleman, arguing the court made errors in both the property division and child custody arrangements. Let’s break down what happened. Background: A Marriage, a Divorce, and a DWI The Colemans were married in 2013…
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West Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights in Kanawha County Case
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision to terminate a mother’s parental rights to her three children. The case, *In Re R.M., B.M., and H.M.*, involved allegations of substance abuse, neglect, and unsafe living conditions. The Supreme Court’s ruling addressed procedural issues and ultimately…
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Idaho Court Upholds Child Protection Order, Addresses Procedural Concerns
The Idaho Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision in a child protection case, while also raising concerns about the procedures followed by the prosecutor’s office. The case involved Jane Doe (referred to as “Doe”) and her twin daughters. Background of the Case The events leading up to…
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Alabama Court Tosses Dependency Ruling, Citing Jurisdictional Concerns
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has dismissed a Houston County Juvenile Court’s ruling that declared a child dependent, finding the lower court lacked proper jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The decision highlights the complexities of interstate child custody cases and the importance of…
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Court Upholds Conviction of Father in Child Rape Case
The Second Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed the conviction of Seth David Barber on two counts of rape of a child under the age of ten. Barber had appealed the trial court’s decision, arguing that his due process rights were violated, that there was insufficient evidence to support…
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Divorce Case Ruling: Oral Agreement for Attorney Fees Doesn’t Hold Up Under Illinois Law
The Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, recently weighed in on a case involving a dispute over attorney fees in a divorce proceeding. The court found that a law firm, Sethna & Cook, PC (S&C), could not collect fees from their former client, James E. Stoltman Jr., under the Illinois Marriage…
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Eleventh Circuit Court Affirms Foreclosure, Partially Reverses on RESPA Claim
A recent ruling by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has largely upheld a lower court’s decision in a case involving a homeowner, Donna R. Embry, and Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. The case centered on a foreclosure dispute, with Embry alleging various violations of…
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Pronoun Power Play: Sixth Circuit Rules on School’s Speech Ban
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in on a case involving the Olentangy Local School District in Ohio and its policy regarding the use of pronouns. The court ruled that the school district cannot punish students simply for using pronouns that align with a student’s biological sex, even…
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Court Upholds Foreclosure, Dismisses Several of Hale’s Claims
Loletha Hale’s legal battles over her property in Jonesboro, Georgia, have reached another stage. The Court of Appeals of Georgia has issued a ruling, affirming some aspects of the trial court’s decision while dismissing others. Let’s break down this complex case. Background of the Case The story begins in December…
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Iowa Supreme Court Sides with Juvenile Court in Child Placement Dispute
The Iowa Supreme Court has vacated a Court of Appeals decision, ruling that a juvenile court did not exceed its authority when it temporarily blocked the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from moving a child in its custody before holding a hearing to determine if the move…