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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Scroggins Law Group Launches Guide to Help U.S. Citizens Understand the Divorce Process
New online resource breaks down legal procedures and child custody issues for individuals navigating divorce nationwide. Frisco, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - July 27, 2025) - Scroggins Law Group, a North Texas-based family law firm, has released a new online guide to help individuals across the United States in understanding the divorce process. The guide provides a step-by-step overview of key elements in divorce proceedings, including filing requirements, child custody considerations, and property division. Scroggins Law Group Launches Guide to Help U.S. Citizens Understand the Divorce Process To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The resource aims to support individuals at different stages of a divorce by presenting legal procedures in clear, accessible language. While grounded in Texas law, the guide outlines the typical stages of a divorce-from filing the petition to the final decree-in a format that may also assist readers from other jurisdictions seeking general information. The firm, composed of top-notch divorce lawyers and child custody lawyers, said the guide responds to a frequent concern among those dealing with family law issues: the lack of understandable, reliable legal information. Many people entering the divorce process often feel overwhelmed or unsure of their next steps. Scroggins Law Group created the guide to help reduce confusion and provide clarity on what to expect. The firm said by offering this structured and straightforward resource, the team hopes to ease some of the uncertainty people experience when beginning a divorce. It's part of the firm's ongoing effort to make the legal process more transparent for those going through a major life change. The publication covers a range of financial and parenting issues that commonly emerge during divorce proceedings. Topics include temporary orders, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation. The guide also focuses on critical concerns such as child custody arrangements and the division of community property, offering readers a better understanding of how these matters are typically handled under Texas family law. Scroggins Law Group noted that this release represents a business milestone in its wider mission to support individuals during family transitions. Many clients start their divorce journey with limited knowledge of legal procedures. The guide is meant to serve as a foundation for more informed decision-making. Led by attorney Mark L. Scroggins, who is board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, the firm provides legal services across Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Fort Worth, and other surrounding cities. The team has more than 100 years of combined experience handling divorce and custody matters, including litigation, mediation, and enforcement of court orders. This new publication builds on Scroggins Law Group's ongoing role as a legal advocate for individuals facing both contested and uncontested divorces. The firm's website offers further information on its services and provides free access to the new guide. About Scroggins Law Group Scroggins Law Group, PLLC, is a full-service family law firm based in North Texas. The firm handles a range of family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, mediation, and high net worth separations. Led by board-certified divorce lawyer Mark L. Scroggins, the practice is known for delivering focused legal representation tailored to the needs of each case. Serving communities such as Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and Fort Worth, the firm's team of divorce lawyers and child custody lawyers brings decades of combined experience to resolving complex family law issues. Scroggins Law Group remains committed to offering accessible and practical support for individuals navigating divorce and custody matters. Contact Info:Name: Mark ScrogginsEmail: mark@ Scroggins Law GroupPhone: 972-754-4380Website: To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Child custody exchange leads to shooting: Sheriff
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A shooting incident occurred during a child custody exchange in Rowan County, resulting in a victim being transported to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. According to the report, a patient was transported in a personally owned vehicle to Novant Hospital in Salisbury with apparent gunshot wounds. Information obtained at the hospital led deputies to determine that a shooting had taken place on Grants Creek Road. When deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered Melvin and Raynard Bookhart. Both were escorted outside of the crime scene and agreed to speak with investigators. Investigators discovered several firearms in the residence, along with ammunition. The shooting incident allegedly took place during a child custody exchange, at which time an altercation took place between Melvin Bookhart and the victim. At some point during the altercation, shots were fired, which resulted in the victim being struck multiple times. It was also discovered that both Melvin Bookhart and Raynard Bookhart were convicted felons. Both were charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon, and Melvin was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious bodily injury. The victim was eventually transported from Novant Health Rowan Medical Center to Presbyterian Hospital for further treatment. At this time, the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to reach out to Detective D. Fero or Detective Sgt. K. Holshouser or contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Man faces new charges after Rowan County custody exchange shooting
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man is facing more charges after a shooting incident occurred during a child custody exchange in Rowan County. PREVIOUS: Child custody exchange leads to shooting: Sheriff Melvin Bookhart, who was charged with the shooting in this case, has also been charged with Statutory Rape of a Child Less than 15 years old. During the investigation, investigators were able to determine that the female who had brought the child to the home for the child custody exchange had also previously been involved in an intimate relationship with Melvin. Both Melvin and the female admitted that the child was conceived during their relationship. Investigators were able to determine that at the time of that intimate relationship, Melvin was 37 and the female was 14. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Post Malone enjoys a legal victory in complicated child custody case with ex-fiancee Jamie Park
Post Malone 's ex-fiancée Hee Sung 'Jamie' Park filed to dismiss their child custody case in Los Angeles this week. The dismissal is considered a win for Post as California allows for higher payments for child support, but their legal battle is still ongoing. The rapper-turned-country star, 30, and Hee Sung welcomed their daughter in 2022. The couple split in November 2024 after their daughter turned two with Post and Park filing custody petitions in the states of Utah and California, respectively. This comes just weeks after his split from his girlfriend Christy Lee following their whirlwind romance on the heels of his baby mama breakup. The custody battle will continue in Utah, where Post filed because that is where he had been splitting 50/50 custody with his ex as a hands-on dad, per TMZ. That's where Park had been living before she moved to California at the beginning of the year. The latest update comes a little over two months since the musician submitted an emotional declaration in court in an effort to convince a Los Angeles judge to throw out his ex's custody lawsuit in California. In Park's original filing, she originally asked for joint legal custody and visitation for the rapper but she wanted primary physical custody. Back in May, the Grammy-nominated artist, whose weight loss has been a topic of discussion among fans, filed for her case to be tossed when he told the court the child's mother only filed in Los Angeles for perceived strategic advantages among the court battle. His attorney Laura Wasser pointed out to the court that the female child already has a number of essential ties to Utah. They include her nanny, pediatrician, as well as classes she's been enrolled in for music, physical education and swimming, the attorney told the court in legal docs. In Park's legal documents, submitted last month to the Los Angeles Superior Court's family law division, she refers to her and Post's daughter simply as DDP. The two-year-old's mother filed for full physical custody, but she only requested joint legal custody and is also open to giving Post visitation rights, aka 'parenting time.' Park, who reportedly split from Post near the end of 2024, alleged in her new legal documents that DDP has lived with her since November, via TMZ. Her court filing, in which she demands that her ex cover her legal costs, also revealed that their daughter was born in May 2022. As for child support, she said: 'The court may make orders for support of the children and issue an earnings assignment without further notice to either party.' Post reportedly recently submitted sealed custody documents of his own in Utah, where he keeps his primary residence, but he has yet to give a response to Park's new filing.
Irish Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Legal Aid Board warns of delays to divorce and child custody cases due to funding shortage
Divorce, separation and child custody cases under the State's legal aid system could be delayed due to funding issues, the Department of Justice has been warned. Legal Aid Board chief executive Joan Crawford wrote to the department saying the agency was running €1.3 million over budget as it dealt with a vast increase in cases involving asylum seekers. She said the board was struggling with 'staff retention issues and low morale' due to the scale of its workload. Correspondence released under the Freedom of Information Act shows Ms Crawford noting that the board was facing a pay bill this year of at least €33.5 million despite only having an allocation of €32.4 million for pay. Without a budget increase, she said the agency would be forced to immediately cease hiring staff, which would 'render it impossible for [us] to provide the services' required under statute. Ms Crawford said some law centres would be left with no option but to close to new applications while dealing with backlogs. She said this could leave people in some counties without access to a centre and place further pressure on others nearby. She said certain cases would have to be prioritised, meaning those involving divorce, separation, child custody and guardianship could be delayed. The board also said its budget constraints were having a knock-on effect on the courts and judges. 'This is leading to delays in dealing with the conclusion of cases in already difficult situations and where the interests of children are involved.' Ms Crawford said the pressure on staff was leading to staff departures and dissatisfaction from clients. 'As it stands, the board is regularly losing staff with experience and expertise to other State bodies and government departments who can offer better conditions and better working environments with less pressure due to adequate resourcing.' A previous letter to the department, dated June 2024, said one of the biggest drivers in demand was 'the exponential increase' in cases involving asylum seekers. It said the introduction of 'accelerated' processes for dealing with international protection applications had complicated its work, with the board's staffing issues potentially leading to longer stays for applicants and 'costly and lengthy litigation' in the courts.
