Restoring one's maiden name is a common exercise in a divorce. It can be another step in new life journey or a way to erase a painful and troubling past. Others may want to keep their married name because they don't want to go through the hassle of changing their...
Long divorces are quite rare. But when they happen, they garner quite a bit of media attention. Kim Kardashian's divorce proceedings with Kris Humphries have lasted six times as long as their 72 day marriage. (Later this month, they will actually determine a trial...
With the number of divorces traditionally initiated in January, the concept of collaborative divorce is not such a popular topic. Divorcing couples typically engage in a dance of veiled threats and subversive moves in an attempt to gain a tactical advantage in the...
In the midst of the nuptial news with Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss, the engagement announcement George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, we've taken quite a bit of time to talk about prenuptial agreements. (Essentially, they are written contracts that order the division of...
2013 is only a day old, and we already have compelling celebrity baby news. The rumors (and this story) actually began on Christmas Day, when Jessica Simpson announced that she and fiancé Eric Johnson would be welcoming their second child in the New Year. She...
With this being our last post of 2012, we wanted to take time to thank our readers for making our blog successful. We take pride in providing helpful information and compelling commentary on family law issues. As we look towards 2013, we find it fitting to give some...
While the festive lights and songs from carolers may put most people in good moods, scorned spouses are busy planning their exit plans for 2013. While custody of children and financial support are important considerations, most spouses do not consider the myriad...
With social media being an increasingly popular mode of communication, Twitter wars and Facebook rants are becoming more common; especially among celebrities. Part of the fun (and the sense of retribution) is being able to skewer someone in front of their friends and...
If your divorce is beginning during (or dragging through) the holiday season, chances are that your soon-to-be ex is about as happy as the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. He or she could be spent on ruining your holiday season out of revenge, jealousy or loneliness. You...
The latest chapter in the contentious custody battle between Gabriel Aubry and Halle Berry looks like an episode of the "Real Housewives of Orange County" met a Rocky movie. According to TMZ, an altercation erupted between Aubry and Olivier Martinez, Berry's current...
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