Family Law

Celebrity Divorce Updates

By Erin Kelley

More Hogan Divorce Drama

The never-ending Hulk and Linda Hogan divorce made headlines again this week when Mrs. Hogan’s divorce lawyer got into a verbal sparring match with the wrestler. The altercation between divorce lawyer Ray Rafool and Hulk Hogan happened outside a courtroom after a hearing in the divorce case. Rafool was reportedly speaking with reporters about the hearing when Hogan spoke up from behind the pack of reporters. After Hogan’s outburst, Rafool asked Hogan if he was going to wrestle him.

During the hearing, the judge granted the release of $225,000 in frozen assets for Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea.

Anne Heche and Coley Laffoon Finalize Divorce

Thirteen months after Coley Laffoon filed for divorce from Anne Heche, the couple’s divorce was finalized. Heche and Laffoon were married for six years and have one son together. Laffoon cited irreconcilable differences on his divorce petition.

Heche is now expecting a child with James Tupper.

Steve Wynn’s Wife Files for Divorce

Wynn Resorts Ltd. CEO Steve Wynn has been served with divorce papers by his wife Elayne. Mrs. Wynn also sits on the board of the company. The Wynns have been married 18 years during the most recent marriage. They were married and divorced once before and have spent more than 40 years together. Legal experts predict that the divorce settlement in this case could be the largest ever in the entertainment industry, as Steve Wynn is estimated to be worth more than $5 billion. It also has the potential to split the company. Mrs. Wynn owns 24 million shares of Wynn Resorts, making her part of the company worth about $464 million.

Full post as published by The Divorce Blog on March 16, 2009 (boomark / email).