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Liberty Ross files for divorce after husband’s publicized affair
Filing for divorce is probably one of the hardest decisions a Las Vegas resident can make. It is rarely a hasty choice and may be a result of one significant event or a consistent trend of smaller happenings within a marriage. Just as the last week came to an end, we learned that British… Read More »
Kobe Bryant and wife reconcile, could have been costly divorce
Las Vegas readers may have heard about the on-again off-again relationship between Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant and his wife. The two have reportedly had marriage issues due to numerous infidelities on the part of Kobe. So it was no surprise when Kobe’s wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce a year ago. And perhaps it… Read More »
Should you hire a vocational expert to help you through divorce?
In today’s troubled economy, many Las Vegas parents have lost their jobs, have been unemployed for a significant period of time or have been forced to take jobs that pay significantly less than they earned in their previous positions. With parents out of work and barely able to make ends meet, it makes sense… Read More »
Dennis Rodman accused of owing $800,000 in child support
Former professional baseball player Dennis Rodman has been sentenced to 104 hours of community service for allegedly failing to pay child support. He will also serve three years of ‘informal probation,’ conditioned on his continued payment of child and spousal support during that time. Rodman could be facing additional penalties, however, when the remaining… Read More »
Ex-wife of Las Vegas millionaire granted lump sum divorce payment
The ex-wife of a notable Las Vegas millionaire will not be allowed to collect her divorce settlement payment in a single lump sum instead of receiving smaller payments every month for nearly a decade. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled in favor of Abigail Schwartz, the ex-wife of Las Vegas businessman Milton I. Schwartz. According… Read More »
Should you divorce during the recession?
Just a few weeks ago, we wrote a blog post about divorcing in a difficult economy such as the one we are currently in. Specifically, we discussed a study reporting that for every 1 percent increase in the unemployment rate, the divorce rate decreases by 1 percent. This is likely because couples simply cannot… Read More »
How to get the child support you’re owed
Earlier this month, we reported on the recent U.S. Census Bureau data which revealed that less than half of custodial parents receive the full amount of child support that is owed to them by their children’s other parents. Approximately one-fourth of parents receive any child support, despite family court orders directing them to may… Read More »
Control your finances during – and after – divorce
Divorce can be a lonely process. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. In fact, family law experts suggest surrounding yourself with a support team to make it through the process. While friends and family are certainly valuable members of this team, there are others, such as a family law attorney and… Read More »
Important divorce considerations for the boomer generation
If a couple divorces at age 60, their divorce settlement, property agreement, and all other details will most certainly look much different than if they had divorced when they were 30. At an earlier age, divorce settlements often revolve around child custody, child support, real estate, and splitting common debt. At age 60, when… Read More »