Blog Posts in February, 2015

Avoid Prenuptial Agreement Mistakes

Proposing the idea of a prenuptial agreement can emotional. But even tougher is finding out during a divorce that the prenuptial agreement you signed is invalid because of simple mistakes. Here’s a list of things to avoid. Prenuptial Agreement Mistakes A prenuptial agreement can be deemed invalid if there are mistakes. Here are some commonly made mistakes: Same Legal Representation – Both spouses ...

The Pros of Collaborative Divorce

Divorce court can turn two kind people into enemies. In the effort to have a kinder and gentler divorce, more couples are turning to collaborative divorce. While saving a lot of courtroom drama, a collaborative divorce can also save you time and money. Collaborative Divorce During a collaborative divorce your team of four people—lawyers for each spouse, a mental health coach and financial ...

Financial Settlement Remains in McCourt Divorce

California’s 2nd District Court of Appeals has decided that the financial settlement agreed to during the divorce between former Los Angeles Dodgers owner and his ex-wife will stand. Divorce Settlement Stands The appeals court has refused to overturn a financial settlement that paid Jamie McCourt $131 million in addition to other assets in order to resolve the couple’s divorce. Jamie McCourt ...

What It Means to "Finalize" Divorce

Yes! Your divorce is final. But just wait one second, there are some final steps you need to take and understand. Final Steps of Divorce You’re finally free. But before you move forward, there are some things you need to look over and double check. 1. Read the divorce decree. Make sure you fully understand the judge’s final order and that there are no mistakes by reading the divorce decree ...

Winning an Oscar = Divorce?

The Academy Awards just happened last night. Of course, everyone who walked home with an Oscar is lucky. But are they? Win Oscar, Get Divorce? A new study has proven that the coveted Oscar statue might not be that lucky when it comes to marriages and divorces. According to the study, lead by Michael Jensen, a strategy professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, male Oscar ...

Celebrities Who Aren't Divorced

Divorce seems to go hand-in-hand with Hollywood celebrities. But here’s a list of stars that have never sought the “d” word. Celebrities Who Aren’t Divorced Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are still happily married to each other. When asked what their secret is to a happy marriage, she responded: “You’ve got to want to be married to the person you’re married to.” And he responded: “My secret to a happy ...

Physicians Divorce Less

According to a recently published story, divorce rates amongst physicians might not be as common as you’d think. Physicians Divorce Less Than Others With the long hours and stressful day-to-day situations, the common thought was that physicians must be prone to divorce. But it seems they divorce less than dentists, health-care executives, and nurses, according to researchers that analyzed U.S. ...

Raising Kids After Divorce

Raising kids is hard, but raising them after divorce, while attempting to learn how to “co-parent” after a divorce can be even more stressful. Learning to Co-Parent After Divorce A lot of things are different after divorce. It’s new land, this “single-dom.” And if you have kids, divorce can mean a whole new world of learning how to co-parent. In addition to figuring out the new schedule, there are ...

Khalifa-Rose Child-Custody Battle

The child-custody battle brewing between Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose has taken a nasty turn. Child-Custody Battle According to TMZ , the “Black and Yellow” rapper is seeking a greater share of child custody of 1-year-old son, Sebastian. Khalifa, 27, is alleging that that his estranged ex is a deadbeat mom would would rather go out partying than take care of her son. Allegedly, Khalifa’s reps have ...

Terrell Suggs Divorce and Accusations of Adultery

Terrell Suggs, is not only facing divorce, but also accusations of adultery. Wife Seeking Divorce Candace Suggs, wife of the Baltimore Ravens linebacker has filed for divorce. The two have been married for two years and have two children aged 6 and 7. Full Custody Candance is seeking full custody of the two children in addition to child support and alimony. The divorce petition she filed in ...

Getting Divorced... for Weird Reasons

People seek divorce for many reasons. They cite irreconcilable differences, infidelity, financial issues, or just general incompatibility. And then there are the people that claim… well… weird reasons for getting divorced. Here we give you a few of the weirdest reasons people get divorced. Divorced Because of… After 15 years of marriage one German woman turned to divorce. Why? Her husband had a ...

A New Look At Cohabitation Before Marriage

In the mid-’90s Scott Stanley used to often wonder, “what are the odds were that people would stay in their relationships had they not been living together?” Would You Stay in the Relationship? Stanley, the co-director of Center for Marital and Family Studies asks this question of people who lived together prior to marriage, “What are the odds you’d be in this relationship if you weren’t living ...

Misconceptions Regarding Divorce and Child Custody

Sometimes, especially when under the stress of recovering from divorce or a child custody dispute, people feel their own sense of right and wrong is fair. But often what seems fair is not permissible under the California Family Code. Before you take any course of action, you might want to discuss things with experienced divorce attorney. Here’s a list of common misconceptions that can have ...

Some Questions to Ask Before Seeking a Divorce Attorney

When most people enter into marriage they expect and hope that they never have to utter the word “divorce,” let alone start looking for a divorce attorney. Most are filled with hope and enthusiasm, determined to have the marriage that lasts till death really does do you part. Marriage is Difficult But oftentimes marriage is difficult in ways that you were not remotely prepared for. And while there ...

Divorcing Wife That's Married to Another Man

A man in St. Louis County, MO is looking to divorce his wife. But he just found his wife is already married. Marriage Number Five Ken Cherry met his wife, Susan Bozich, 11 year ago. They were married in 2005. And then last year, Cherry decided to file for divorce. It was after Cherry hired an attorney, who then hired a private investigator, that he found out the extent of the situation he was in. ...

Renner's Ex-Wife Seeking Child Custody and Support

Jeremy Renner’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Sonni Pacheco is requesting primary child custody, in addition to child support and for her lawyers’ fees to be paid by her estranged husband. Divorce Filing and Child Custody Renner, 44, and Pacheco, 26, have been married for less than two years. Pacheco, a model and actress, filed for divorce in early December 2014, citing irreconcilable differences. She’s ...

Husband in 'Sister Wives' Divorces One Wife

TLC’s Sister Wives are facing a big shake-up, and one that might seem to come out of left-field:divorce. But not because the marriage is ending! Divorce to Re-Marry Kody Brown, the husband of Janelle, Christine, Meri, and Robyn, has confirmed that he is divorcing one of his wives in order to marry another. Previously, Brown was legally married to Meri, but still referred to Janelle, Christine, and ...

Divorce? So...What About the House?

Divorce can bring up a lot of questions. One of the main ones is “what about the house?” A house is not only typically a couple’s largest asset, but it’s also often the asset with the most emotional attachment. Your spouse and you decided that this was where you were going to spend the happiest of times – raising children and building a life. This emotional attachment can make it impossible to let ...

Choose Your Co-Parenting Schedule

Deciding on a co-parenting schedule is key to successful co-parenting. Choosing a Co-parenting Schedule When choosing a child custody co-parenting schedule, remember that it must work for your entire family. This means factoring in your schedule and your co-parent’s schedule, your kids’ schedules (including school and extra-curricular activities), and even traffic – since that can greatly impact ...