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July 30, 2008

Still Missing: Caylee Marie Anthony



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Intercepted phone conversations from the Florida jail reveal that family members of Casey Anthony believe she is lying about the disappearance of her two year old daughter. Listen in as Nancy Grace and Don Schweitzer discuss the incriminating phone conversations and other evidence known about this case.

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July 22, 2008

Do Your Neighbors Know Too Much About You Because of the Internet?



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A new company, named, "criminalsearches.com" and others like it, are about to change the world as we know it. With the aid of these internet companies, your neighbors now have the ability of checking out your criminal history, by conducting a search on your address. If you feel uncomfortable about your neighbors and others knowing what traffic tickets you received, join Don Schweitzer as he discusses this topic on Studio B.

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July 21, 2008

Child goes missing in Florida, Mother withholding information



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A two year old toddler is missing in Florida for more than a month before her mother makes a police report. When the police investigate the case, the mother tells them multiple lies about the little girl's disappearance. Today, the mother refuses to speak to the police, asserting her fifth amendment privilege against self incrimination. What is wrong with suspecting the mother of foul play in light of these facts?

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July 20, 2008

The Non Custodial Parent's Quest for Dependency Exemption



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As a parent you may assume that you can claim your children as dependants on your tax returns. But what if you and the other parent do not live together? In Anderson v. Commissioner, a recent case decided in tax court, we see that there are specific rules as to which parent is entitled to the dependency exemption. Rules that you may need to know before filing your taxes.

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July 15, 2008

Donald Schweitzer - Certified Family Law Specialist



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We are proud to announce that on July 1, 2008, Donald Schweitzer was certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California - Board of Legal Specialization.

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July 10, 2008

When A Widow Is Not A Surviving Spouse



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Is it possible to be a widow, yet not a "surviving spouse" in the state of California? In a recent California case, a woman who had been going through a divorce, but was technically married, asked the Court of Appeal to reverse the probate court's decision that she was not entitled to her deceased husband's estate. As we review this case, we learn how important it may be to have a will, even when going through a divorce.

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July 9, 2008

Teen Charged with Trying to Sell Vote on eBay



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Millions of lives have been sacrificed for our right to vote. The right to vote is perhaps the most precious constitutional right we have. A right that should never be taken for granted. Yet, a teenager was recently caught trying to sell his vote on e-bay. The young man claims he was only joking. The local cops were not laughing and charged the teenager with a crime that has not been filed against anyone in almost ninety years. Have the authorities gone too far? What would the consequences be if people were allowed to sell their votes on e-bay? Join Attorney Donald Schweitzer in Studio B as he debates this issue with criminal defense attorney John Dolan.

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July 4, 2008

Court Orders Google To Turn Over YouTube Data



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In the comforts of our homes most of us utilize the Internet to view videos out of curiosity, boredom, and sometimes to be entertained. Before you view your next Internet video, however, consider the fact that a federal court recently ordered the giant of all Internet companies - Google, to hand over documents concerning YouTube's viewing data to another media monster - Viacom. Google and Viacom are currently entangled in a no-holds barred lawsuit, concerning intellectual property rights. Has the court's ruling violated your privacy rights?

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June 30, 2008

California Father Is Let Off The Hook From Having To Pay Child Support For Adult Son



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Determining a parent's child support obligation in California is usually pretty cut and dry. An obligation to pay child support for an adult child, however, can be a little tricky. In Marriage of Edwards, a recently published decision, the Court of Appeal took a close look at the living arrangements of the adult child, before rendering it's decision.

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June 24, 2008

Do monthly annuity payments constitute income for calculating child support?



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On occasion California courts have to struggle with the issue of what constitutes income for the purpose of calculating child support. In a recent California decision entitled "Marriage of Rothrock," the court of appeal had to determine whether or not an uncharacterized personal injury settlement award that was paid into an annuity, constituted income for the purpose of calculating child support. In rendering its' decision, the court of appeal relied on the common law definition of income as well as a federal statute in determining that the monthly annuity did not constitute income. The court's use of the common law definition was somewhat new, in comparison to recent cases where the same issue presented itself. For a more detailed analysis of the court's decision, click onto the link below.

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June 13, 2008

Florida Teacher Seduced at Least 2 Students. What Role Does Her Gender Play?



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Donald Schweitzer appears on CNN's Nancy Grace to discuss the recent trial of a Teacher in Florida who seduced three of her students and what role her gender plays in the proceedings.

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June 12, 2008

Breaking Investigation Into Sexually Abused Polygamist Boys



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While on Nancy Grace, attorney and former detective Don Schweitzer provides legal commentary on the investigation of possible sexual abuse of young boys within a polygamist cult in Texas.

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June 9, 2008

Convicted Murderer Demands Sex Change



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Robert Kosilek, convicted of first degree murder for strangling his wife in 1990, is suing the state of Massachusetts to get a tax-funded sex change operation.

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June 2, 2008

Registered Sex Offender Seeks Unmonitored Visitation



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If you want to know the law as it applies to standard that is applied by the court when a parent seeks modifications to a visitation order, then read this article, as we review The Marriage of Lucio, a case where a registered sex offender asked the court for regular unmonitored visitation.

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May 30, 2008

Passing Of Our Friend and Colleague, Suren Stepanyan



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This week we mourn the loss of our beloved colleague and friend, Suren Stepanyan.

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January 23, 2008

How To Sell Any Property In A Down Market



   If you are planning on selling your property in this market you are going to need a strategy. In the last 20 years I have pretty much seen everything and I would like to give you helpful and timely tips...

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January 17, 2008

Should Britney Spears Be Committed To Rehab?



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November 15, 2007

What's In A Name?



  When a child is born, there are many crucial decisions to make.  Fortunately, most of these choices are reoccurring throughout a child’s life, allowing parents to try different approaches for resolution and “trouble-shoot” to obtain the best results for their...

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October 18, 2007

Is Brit Fit? Part 2 Of 2



Is Britney Spears fit to be a responsible parent to her two sons? Family law attorney Don Schweitzer provides legal commentary on this topic while on FOX News....

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Is Brit Fit? Part 1 Of 2



Is Britney Spears fit to be a responsible parent to her two sons? Family law attorney Don Schweitzer provides legal commentary on this topic while on FOX News....

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