- Polo tycoon John Goodman adopts girlfriend in time for DUI death lawsuit
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BY BOB HOLT A Delray Beach adoption attorney called the move by International Polo Club magnate John Goodman to adopt his 42-year old girlfriend both “awful” and “brilliant.” Mail Online reported that Goodman was allegedly involved in a drunk driving ...and more » - Attorney appointed as judge in Kane County
Kane County Chronicle
By AL LAGATTOLLA - alagattolla@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – As an attorney, Bill Parkhurst says he has been fortunate. The Batavia resident says he has been involved in a lot of adoption cases, occasions he says are mostly positive.and more » 
Daily MailParents of John Goodman killed in DUI 'devastated' over his adoption of ...
Daily Mail
Last fall, he adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend Heather Laruso Hutchins, who is now entitled to up to a third of his biological children's massive trust fund. Goodman's attorney Daniel Bachi issued a statement saying that the adoption of his ...and more » 
MyFox HoustonLegal Analyst Says Girlfriend Adoption Makes No Sense
MyFox Houston
John's civil attorney says that reason is wrong and the adoption will have no effect on the civil case. He says it was done because John lost faith in the company managing his trust. In a statement, his lawyer told us: “By making Ms. Hutchins a ...and more » - Billionaire, 48, Adopts Girlfriend, 42, as Daughter
People Magazine
By Dahvi Shira Florida billionaire John Goodman has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend, Heather Laruso Hutchins, in what rival lawyers say may be an attempt to shield his assets in a wrongful death lawsuit. Goodman, 48, founder of the International ...and more » 
Radar OnlineDUI Millionaire Who Adopted Girlfriend Has Devastated Lives Of His Victim's ...
Radar Online
By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter The 48-year-old man who raised questions across the country by adopting his 42-year-old girlfriend to protect his fortune after a deadly DUI accident, is due in court next month facing both lengthy jail time and a ...and more » - DOCUMENTS: Polo mogul John Goodman adopts his 42-year-old girlfriend
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"My reaction was that it was both awful and brilliant," said Delray Beach adoption attorney Charlotte Danciu. Pictures of the children and families Danciu helped over the decades fill her office. She's also played a role in shaping state adoption laws.and more » - Fla. man adopts his 42-year-old girlfriend
CBS News
The couple has been dating since 2009, and she is now Goodman's third legal child. Goodman's attorney claimed to the Palm Beach Post the adoption had nothing to do with the lawsuit. But, not all lawyers agree. "I suppose the argument's going to be, ...and more » - Wealthy Florida man adopts girlfriend in legal battle
Post-Tribune
Attorneys for the family of a man killed in the car crash tell the Palm Beach Post (http://bit.ly/xzTrHb) the adoption is an attempt by Goodman to shield assets in a trust from potential lawsuit damages. Goodman's lawyer says it's aimed at ensuring the ...and more » 
msnbc.comPolo club founder adopts his 42-year-old girlfriend
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>> highly unusual legal maneuver that is raising eyebrows. a wealthy florida man has adopted had is girlfriend, apparently to shield his assets in a wrongful death lawsuit. nbc's kerry sanders is in wellington, florida , to explain what's going on. hey ...and more »
