Family Law

Celebrity Divorce Update

By Erin Kelley

“Gossip Girl” Custody Battle

Kelly Rutherford, star of “Gossip Girl,” and her estranged husband Daniel Giersch are engaged in a court battle over child custody of their two-year-old son. TMZ.com reports the battle started when Giersch didn’t want the child to travel with Rutherford to New York City to film “Gossip Girl.” The judge has temporarily allowed the child to travel with Rutherford, pending a permanent custody deal.

Jazz’s Boozer Files for Divorce

Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz has filed for divorce from his wife of six years, according to an Associated Press report. Boozer filed the divorce petition in Miami and described the marriage as “irretrievably broken.” Boozer is seeking ownership of the couple’s Miami home and rights to their second home in Salt Lake City. The couple has three children, including 19-month-old twins. Boozer has requested joint child custody and is reportedly willing to pay child support.

Pete Townsend and Karen Astley to Divorce

Pete Townsend and wife of 40 years, Karen Astley are divorcing. The couple separated and Astley filed for divorce after Townsend reportedly had an affair with Rachel Fuller. Townsend now lives with Fuller. According to the Sun, the court will grant Astley’s request for a divorce. The former couple have three children.

Full post as published by The Divorce Blog on April 09, 2009 (boomark / email).