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A baby girl found abandoned in east London is the third child left by the same parents in similar circumstances over seven years. DNA tests confirmed she is the full sibling of two other abandoned babies. The case was made public by a family court, and efforts are ongoing to locate and support the mother.
Three newborn babies abandoned in London over the past seven years have been found to be siblings through DNA testing. The latest, Baby Elsa, was discovered in January 2024, while her siblings, Baby Harry and Baby Roman, were found in 2017 and 2019, respectively. The Metropolitan Police are working to identify the parents, and a family court has lifted reporting restrictions to highlight the public interest in these cases.
A Las Vegas judge has granted shared custody in a custody dispute involving a father whose father shot and killed his ex-daughter-in-law and her new husband during a deposition. The judge ordered the father to surrender all his firearms before seeing his children and undergo alcohol monitoring during custodial visits, with supervision by another family member. The hearing also revealed tension leading up to the deadly shooting and focused on the children's best interests, with a trial scheduled for July.
A Las Vegas judge has granted shared custody between the families of a man whose father shot and killed his ex-wife and her new husband during a child custody hearing, ordering the father to surrender all firearms before seeing his children and undergo alcohol monitoring during custodial visits. The judge emphasized the children's interests, while tensions and requests for firearm surrender were discussed during the hearing. The tragic shooting is still under investigation, and a trial has been scheduled for July.
Attorney Joe Houston II shot and killed his ex-daughter-in-law and her husband during a child custody hearing in a Las Vegas law office before dying by suicide. Tension had been building for years in the family court system, and emails revealed that Houston had requested his ex-daughter-in-law not be present at the deposition just days before the shooting. The custody battle involved allegations of substance abuse and abusive behavior, and concerns about safety were expressed before the tragic incident.
The family of a Las Vegas woman, Ashley Prince, who was murdered by her ex-father-in-law, points to warning signs of domestic abuse and court negligence. Despite receiving threatening text messages and expressing safety concerns, Ashley's court battle failed to protect her and her children. The shooting occurred during a child custody deposition, and the judge later awarded temporary custody to Ashley's sister. The victim's family vows to continue fighting for custody of their grandchildren, while the Houston family expresses shock and emphasizes Dylan's dedication as a father.
Prior to the tragic murder-suicide in Summerlin, concerns were raised about a potential conflict of interest in a custody dispute case involving a divorced couple and their attorneys, who were also family members. The attorneys themselves determine if there is a conflict of interest, and in this case, emotions were running high due to the sensitive nature of family court. The situation became more contentious as allegations of drug and alcohol use emerged during the custody dispute, leading to an emergency motion for sole custody filed by one of the parents.
Four children, aged 1 to 13, who were found after surviving 40 days in the Amazon rainforest following a plane crash, have been released from the hospital and are in good health, according to Colombian authorities. The children had been receiving treatment at a military hospital in Bogota since their rescue on June 9. They are now staying at a shelter home run by the Colombian Children Welfare Agency. The agency will present a case in family court to determine legal custody of the children, as both the father and maternal grandparents have requested custody.
Rapper Flo Rida agreed to pay nearly $500,000 a year in child support for his disabled son, Zohar Dillard, during a Family Court hearing in New York City. The agreement includes monthly and annual payments, a $300,000 escrow account, and a one-time payment of $188,000 to his ex, Alexis Adams. Flo Rida covered his head with a hat, mask, and folder as he left the courthouse. The rapper and his ex have been in legal battles for five years, and Adams alleged that he failed to pay health insurance and medical bills after Zohar's accidental fall.
Josh Homme, leader of Queens Of The Stone Age, has been awarded sole legal custody of his three children with Brody Dalle, leader of the Distillers, by the Los Angeles Family Court. Dalle was granted supervised visitation with their youngest child in the interim. Homme issued a statement through his publicist, alleging that Dalle and her boyfriend, Gunner Foxx, have caused emotional harm and put the children in danger. The statement also claims that Foxx forged Dalle's signature on a restraining order against Homme and that Camille's restraining order against Homme was later rescinded at her request.
Michael Halterman, husband of "1000-Lb. Sisters" star Amy Slaton, has officially filed for divorce from her. The couple has been having disagreements over whether or not their young sons should film for the show. Amy and the boys have reportedly been living in the home of Amy’s sister Tammy Slaton. They are scheduled to meet in court on Wednesday for a motion hour.