Tag Archives: divorce
Las Vegas wedding ends in divorce for singer and rapper
More than two years after they were married in a Las Vegas wedding, the divorce of singer Christina Milian and rap star The Dream has been finalized, according to a statement from Milian’s divorce attorney. According to media reports, the couple reached a settlement agreement more than a year ago, which will be honored… Read More »
Annulment, separation and divorce under Nevada law
When you make the difficult decision to separate from your spouse or end your marriage, you will likely find yourself in a complicated new world full of difficult choices and confusing legal options. Even the most basic decision – whether to seek an annulment, a legal separation, or a divorce – can be daunting… Read More »
Kim Kardashian to divorce after 72 days of marriage
It is a fairly common story: a man and a woman become engaged and begin planning their wedding. On the way, they realize that they may not be well-suited for one another or for marriage, and contemplate calling off the wedding. However, depending on the remaining time before the wedding, the amount of money… Read More »
Custody, money in dispute in J. Crew exec’s divorce
There are a few common elements that usually turn even the most civil of Nevada divorces into messy, bitter splits. Significant assets, disagreements about child custody, the reversal of traditional gender roles, and a spouse that has entered into a new relationship all have a tendency to make a divorce more complicated. This is… Read More »
Malta grants first divorce since passing historic law
Back in July, we wrote about the historic law passed in the nation of Malta which, for the first time in the country’s history, made divorce a legal option for its citizens. Now, a couple who began living separately more than 20 years ago has become the first to be granted a legal divorce… Read More »
Daniel Baldwin and wife to divorce
Just a few months after actor Daniel Baldwin filed for divorce and then revoked his divorce complaint, his wife has submitted divorce papers. Local media reports that the couple’s efforts to work out their differences were unsuccessful, and that they have been living apart for some time. According to family court records, Baldwin, 51,… Read More »
Child custody battle foreshadowed fatal shooting
Last week, a man in a bulletproof vest entered a California beauty salon and opened fire with three handguns. When the shots died down, eight people were dead and one person was critically injured. Now, in the days following the fatal shooting, many people are wondering why it happened and if it could have… Read More »
What if no one wants the house?
In previous, more prosperous years, a house used to be a major bargaining tool in a divorce. Spouses would fight over the family home, and if they were not able to reach an agreement, they would simply sell the home and split the profits. Easy as that. Today, the family home remains a bargaining… Read More »
Financial abuse and divorce, part two
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of financial abuse and how it often makes it difficult for victims of domestic violence to leave an abusive marriage. Experts say that there is a strong correlation between physical and financial abuse, both of which can lead to long-term consequences for abuse victims. But while financial… Read More »
Financial abuse and divorce, part one
Money is an inevitable concern for nearly every couple that is contemplating divorce. The financial cost of dividing a family from one household into two, as well as court costs and attorney’s fees, can be a tremendous burden for cash-strapped families. However, for victims of “financial abuse,” money can be an insurmountable obstacle to… Read More »