Tag Archives: divorce
Dividing pets in divorce
Although most people consider their pets to be members of the family, the law, unfortunately, still sees them as property. So when couples divorce, Las Vegas family court judges will award the family pet much like they will award the living room sofa or the big-screen television. But unlike the couch or the TV,… Read More »
Infidelity motivates 99-year-old man to file for divorce
What would you do if you found out that your spouse had cheated on you? Would there be certain variables within the infidelity that would help you make the decision on whether to stay with your spouse or end your marriage? For many Las Vegas couples, the length of time that has elapsed since… Read More »
Divorce is a staple of Time’s top 10 marriage stories of 2011
Earlier this month, as part of its annual “Top 10 Everything” list, Time Magazine created a list of its top 10 marriage stories of 2011. A few happy tales made the top 10, such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. But unsurprisingly, many of the top 10 had more to… Read More »
In a difficult economy, divorce may not be an option
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, many American families found themselves under incredible pressure as they struggled to make ends meet, and as a result, marriages began to fracture. Surprisingly, the divorce rate did not increase. Just the opposite happened, actually: the divorce rate dropped. And during what many economists have labeled the… Read More »
Number of married Americans hits record low (2)
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of the steady decline in married adults in Nevada and throughout the U.S. Currently, 51 percent of adults over the age of 17 are married in the U.S., and experts believe that number will only continue to drop in the coming years. The marriage rate has similarly… Read More »
Poker champ’s ex-wife appeals Nevada divorce
In the coming weeks, the Nevada Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Luciaetta Ivey, the ex-wife of well-known poker champ Phil Ivey. In her appeal, Luciaetta will allegedly show that her ex-husband had improper communication with the judge who oversaw the couple’s Nevada divorce, which she claims created a conflict of interest that… Read More »
Mediation may make divorce more affordable
Recent statistics indicate that the divorce rate has dropped slightly in recent years, which is unusual. Generally, during economic downturns and other stressful times the divorce rate increases as financial difficulties place intense pressure on married couples. But this has not been the case during the most recent recession, and family law experts believe… Read More »
Skier Lindsey Vonn to divorce husband, coach
Earlier this week, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn confirmed that her husband, Thomas filed for divorce last week after four years of marriage. The divorce announcement comes as the ski season is well underway, and it is not known whether Thomas, who formerly played the role of Lindsey’s coach, scheduler, and professional adviser, will… Read More »
Demi Moore announces plans to divorce
Earlier this week, actress Demi Moore released a statement announcing her intent to file for divorce from Ashton Kutcher, her husband of six years. The divorce announcement comes after months of media rumors about Kutcher’s alleged infidelity, with one report claiming that he cheated on Moore on the couple’s sixth wedding anniversary. The couple… Read More »
Protect your business with a prenuptial agreement
In today’s volatile economy, there are even more reasons to take every possible step to protect your business than in years before. One such step is a prenuptial agreement. Previously believed to be only used by celebrities and movie stars, prenups can actually make a divorce much simpler and less stressful, while also protecting… Read More »