Kevin Hickey

Launch of New Company

January 26, 2012

Outside of lawyer life, I like to play tennis when I can and try to stay in shape. Part of that routine is eating healthy, which is not always easy. Over the past couple of years my wife and I have created a company called 5th Element. 5th Element‘s mission is to create and [...]

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Is Your Ex Spouse Failing to Follow a Court Order? Act Promptly

January 13, 2012

When an ex spouse fails to follow the court’s orders (which includes your divorce decree) then your remedy is to take the ex spouse in front of the judge. The judge has the ability to enforce her orders by using various means, ranging from a mere warning to awarding attorney’s fees to jail time. I [...]

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How Far Should Police Go When Questioning Children

January 5, 2012

As you know, one of my passions is assisting parents that have been falsely accused of child abuse. This case is a prime example of why. Police and DHS caseworkers/interviewers simply get too overzealous sometimes in their thirst for information. Allegations of child abuse carry a great deal of raw emotion for everyone involved, including [...]

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Zooey Deschanel Files For Divorce From Ben Gibbard

January 5, 2012

“New Girl” actress Zooey Deschanel filed for divorce on December 27 from her husband, Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard, citing irreconcilable differences. Deschanel’s publicist Lauren Auslander confirmed the couple had separated in November, saying that the split was “amicable,” with “no third party involved,” according to The Associated Press. Deschanel, 31, and Gibbard, [...]

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