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Celebrity Divorce Roundup

Posted on April 01, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder Recession Not Extraordinary With the downturn of the economy, many people are seeking modifications of their divorce settlements. Former Principle Capital Holdings SA chief executive officer Brian Myerson was one of those people. Bloomberg reports Myerson lost a bid to have the terms of his divorce settlement changed after the value of his [...

Guy Ritchie Celebrates Divorce from Madonna

Posted on March 31, 2009
By: Gerri L. Elder Guy Ritchie has officially joined the ranks of many: He and Madonna are now history, and reportedly, he is ready to party. According to The Evening Standard, Ritchie took his divorce lawyer, Helen Ward, out to dinner to celebrate the end of his marriage to the pop star...

Divorce and Your In-Laws

Posted on March 30, 2009
By: Gerri L. Elder Sometimes during divorce, you may feel like you are divorcing your spouse’s family as well. This can be a difficult situation in close families, especially if your ex-spouse?s family has accepted you as a son or daughter. If you are a parent, your child’s grandparents will still likely play an important role in [...

Reducing Child Support and Alimony

Posted on March 26, 2009
During divorce, couples with children will either come to a child custody agreement or have custody decided by the court. After custody is decided, one parent will generally be ordered to pay child support. State laws vary, but some ex-spouses may also be entitled to receive alimony if the marriage lasted a number of years [...

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Hilary Clinton Assists in International Custody Battle

Posted on March 24, 2009
In 2004 Bruna Goldman and her son, Sean Goldman, said goodbye to husband and dad, David Goldman. David dropped them off at the airport for what he thought would be a two-week vacation in Brazil; however, Bruna had other plans. After arriving in Brazil, Bruna contacted David and informed him that she planned to stay in [...

Celebrity News Updates

Posted on March 23, 2009
John Cleese Has Spousal Support Payments Halved Monty Python star John Cleese has reportedly been affected by the poor economy that his spousal maintenance payments to his ex-wife have been reduced by half. The Sunday Mirror reported Cleese will now pay �57,000 a month to Alyce Faye Eichelberger, his former wife of 15 years...

Married a Liar? Tips for Coping with a Lying Spouse

Posted on March 19, 2009
By: Gerri L Elder Lies are a common but unfortunate issue in marriage. You may not realize it at first, but if you’re married to a liar, you will most likely discover it at some point during the marriage. If you find out your spouse is a chronic liar, it may be difficult to remain calm...

Celebrating a Child?s Birthday after Divorce

Posted on March 18, 2009
Experts say that one of a child’s biggest fears is the fear of change, and with divorce there are plenty of disruptions. Parents must take extra steps to reassure children and make them feel secure while their world suddenly changes. Everyone can remember the excitement they felt as their birthday came near...

Britain Holds First Divorce Fair

Posted on March 17, 2009
England has joined a trend that is spreading across Europe: The first British divorce fair was recently held in East Sussex. At the divorce fairs, which are also called the “Starting Over Show,? divorce lawyers, money and life coaches, psychics, feng shui experts and sometimes even DNA testing labs and private detectives set up booths for [...

Celebrity Divorce Updates

Posted on March 16, 2009
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...

Divorce and Tax Rights

Posted on March 12, 2009
After divorce, one of the many things you’ll do differently is filing taxes. Taxpayer Status You may have filed your income taxes as “married, filing separately” or jointly during the marriage, but when the divorce is final you will file as an individual or head of household taxpayer status...

Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce?

Posted on March 11, 2009
The spouse who takes the initiative to file the divorce petition is called the petitioner. The other spouse is referred to as the respondent. This is true throughout all of the family court proceedings, regardless of which spouse may bring an action in the future...

Joint Custody of Infants

Posted on March 10, 2009
While most family courts agree joint custody is in the best interest of a child, the logistics of joint physical custody of infants can be tricky. Infants and young toddlers need continuous care and a stable environment, which can make shared physical custody arrangements difficult...

Choosing Between Divorce and Bankruptcy

Posted on March 09, 2009
In many marriages, financial problems are a major source of stress and put a strain on the relationship. When money problems cause severe conflict, some couples may logically try to make a decision between bankruptcy and divorce. If the marriage is otherwise strong, bankruptcy may be an option to relieve money concerns and ease marital discord...

Social Media and Online Affairs

Posted on March 06, 2009
Since the increased popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace in recent years, many people have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, co-workers and lovers online. These types of sites also give users the ability to make plenty of new online friends...

Texas Bill Requires Couple with Children to take Class before Divorce

Posted on March 04, 2009

Divorce Poll

Posted on March 04, 2009

Kids Benefit From Order and Stability

Posted on March 03, 2009

Take Care of You during Divorce

Posted on February 26, 2009
During periods of high stress, many people unwittingly neglect to take care of themselves. Divorce can be one of the most stressful events in a person?s life and can lead to unhealthy habits. If you are going through a divorce, it can be helpful to stop, take time to evaluate your habits and create a plan [...

How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer

Posted on February 25, 2009
If you are considering or have decided to divorce, one of your first questions may be how to choose a divorce lawyer to represent you. You may already have a family lawyer who helped you draft a will or handled traffic tickets for you, but for a divorce, it’s important that you select a lawyer who [...

Rebuilding Savings after Divorce

Posted on February 24, 2009
After all the marital property ? and money ? is divided in divorce, many people must begin to rebuild their savings accounts. This can be difficult, as budgets are often stretched further than ever after divorce. In order to build up savings accounts, it is important to examine your spending habits and find new ways to [...

Rihanna Reportedly a Victim of Domestic Violence

Posted on February 23, 2009
Victims of domestic violence are often silent. Many times this crime goes unreported, but this time the victim and alleged attacker are celebrities and the incident happened in public. Singer Rihanna and boyfriend Chris Brown reportedly had a dispute that turned violent shortly after midnight on Feb...

Tips to Collect Child Support

Posted on February 19, 2009
If you are the custodial parent of a minor child, you may be eligible to receive child support payments from the non-custodial parent. The following tips may help you establish and collect child support. You Must Have a Valid Child Support Order A valid child support order issued by a family court is enforceable...

Seven Tips for Single Parents - How to have a Healthy Relationship with your Child

Posted on February 18, 2009
For single parents, the weight of day-to-day responsibilities can be overwhelming. Taking time to develop a healthy relationship with your children may seem like a luxury you cannot afford since you are trying to handle all the responsibilities two parents would typically share...

Financial Tips for Divorce Planning

Posted on February 17, 2009
Financial planning is an important part of any life changing event, and divorce is no exception. To make the transition from living in a household with two incomes to only one income, careful planning is required for divorce parties. Important Steps to Take When Planning a Divorce * Investigate the value of all assets, including investment and [...

Is it Time to Separate?

Posted on February 16, 2009
Most couples experience ups and downs in a marriage. During the down times, many may question the relationship and consider if it is time to separate. Over time, couples can grow apart, and an evaluation of the relationship may help determine if it’s worth salvaging...

Top Reasons People Stay in a Marriage

Posted on February 12, 2009
While a large percentage of first marriages - and even more subsequent marriages - end in divorce, for many couples there are still very good reasons to stay in the marriage and make it work. Emotional Security - When your spouse is your best friend and confidante, the relationship provides an emotional safety net...

Valentine?s Day Expectations

Posted on February 10, 2009
Married couples’ expectations for Valentine’s Day vary as much as the individuals themselves. Some couples may ignore the day completely, while others may enjoy a romantic evening together to celebrate. While many claim Valentine’s Day is made up, my mother always believed that it was not a Hallmark holiday...

Total Divorce News Update - 2/2 - 2/8

Posted on February 09, 2009
Alabama Child Support Guidelines Revised In Alabama, the courts have issued a long overdue update to state child support guidelines. These guidelines had not been updated in 15 years. The new child support guidelines apply to all divorce and child support cases filed after January 1, 2009...

How Much do You Want to Know?

Posted on February 03, 2009
The Q-Phone from Advanced Intelligence Spy Shop is a possible development that could bring more hurt than pain. According to Inventor Spot, the phone looks like your typical cell phone; however, it includes software that allows you to listen to conversations - either held on it or around it...

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