Gregory Kingsley - Wikipedia
WEBShawn Russ (born Gregory Ralph Kingsley; July 28, 1980) is the first American child, who, at the age of 12 years, legally severed ties with his mother. He changed his name after the juvenile court judge Thomas S. Kirk "ended the parental rights of his natural mother and allowed [his] foster parents to adopt him".
Father of boy who "divorced' parents is killed accidentally
WEBOct 8, 2005 · The biological father of Gregory Kingsley, the 12-year-old who sued to "divorce" his parents, accidentally shot himself to death Monday. Ralph Kingsley, 35, was outside his apartment trying to...
Shawn Russ: Boy who divorced his parents when he was 12 …
WEBDec 13, 2012 · It was an unprecedented court battle that saw 12-year-old Gregory Kingsley successfully divorce his parents and start a new life with a large, loving family under the name Shawn Russ.
Father of boy who divorced parents dies - UPI Archives
WEBJan 12, 1993 · ORLANDO, Fla. -- Ralph Kingsley, who supported his son Gregory's successful court fight to sever ties to his biological parents and be adopted by a foster family, has died of an accidental...
Judge grants boy "divorce' from parents - Tampa Bay Times
WEBOct 11, 2005 · Gregory Kingsley heard the most important words of his life Friday night, from a judge who told him who his parents would be: "Gregory, you're the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russ at this...
BOY GETS `DIVORCE' FROM HIS PARENTS – Deseret News
WEBSep 26, 1992 · A judge Friday ruled in favor of a 12-year-old boy who set a legal precedent by going to court to "divorce" the biological parents he said had mistreated and abandoned him. Circuit Judge Thomas S. Kirk told Gregory Kingsley he was now formally adopted by his foster parents.
`DIVORCED' BOY STARTS NEW LIFE AS SHAWN RUSS - Deseret …
WEBSep 27, 1992 · Now that Gregory Kingsley has ``divorced'' his biological parents under the white-hot glare of the media spotlight, he will start life anew as Shawn Russ.
A Child Asserts His Legal Rights | TIME
WEBOct 5, 1992 · After two days of emotionally charged — and televised — testimony, Florida Circuit Judge Thomas S. Kirk granted Gregory Kingsley, 12, his dearest wish: to be “divorced” from his natural parents and...
BOY WINS PARENTAL 'DIVORCE' - The Washington Post
WEBSep 26, 1992 · Gregory's father, Ralph Kingsley, did not contest the action and agreed before trial that Gregory should live with the Russes.
GREGORY K.: CASE HEARD AROUND WORLD - Orlando Sentinel
WEBNov 8, 1992 · As the case went national, Kingsley’s biological parents followed the tabloid route, appearing on shows like Sally Jessy Raphael and Donahue, in exchange for staying in swanky hotels...
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