Tag Archives: Las Vegas
Why might someone prefer annulment to divorce?
Her name can evoke everything from laughter to lust. But a mention of Pamela Anderson can also trigger some interesting legal questions, especially considering recent developments in matters surrounding a possible divorce from husband Rick Salomon. According to media accounts, Anderson and Salomon are separated, with both agreed that their latest attempt at marriage… Read More »
Survey: 4 out of 5 businesses worry about asset protection in divorce
Las Vegas business owners are understandably concerned that someone might one day walk onto their property, stage an accident and file a lawsuit in an attempt to collect damages. We have all heard of these kinds of lawsuits and can understand why businesses would purchase protective insurance to guard against ruinous losses. But business… Read More »
Las Vegas among the top for marriages, divorces
While Las Vegas may be known to more readers as the marriage capital of the country, the truth is that it ranks among the top cities for divorces as well. The stereotype for a Las Vegas marriage is a last-minute, impulse decision that people make in the midst of the excitement of a vacation,… Read More »
Maloof divorce grows contentious
When Las Vegas hotelier Adrienne Maloof and her husband, plastic surgeon Paul Nassif, were shown on the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” they were often seen bickering, but generally seemed to have a relatively happy marriage. However, that was apparently not the case, as has been made clear by their… Read More »
Las Vegas wedding lands dad in jail
A father has been sentenced to serve six months in jail for allowing his 16-year-old son to marry in Las Vegas. This is not because the marriage was illegal: under Nevada law, minors can get married with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. The father was convicted for criminal contempt of court… Read More »
Ex remembers Britney Spears’ Las Vegas marriage and divorce
Although it took place more than seven years ago, the two-day marriage and ultimate divorce of pop singer Britney Spears and her childhood friend has again appeared in the news. Recently, Jason Alexander gave an interview to ABC News in which he detailed the series of events that took place leading up to, during,… Read More »
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 »
Las Vegas singer arrested for unpaid child support
A Las Vegas singer who hit the top of the Billboard popular music chart more than 20 years ago has been arrested and charged with unpaid child support. According to the arrest documents, the singer owed more than $400,000 in child support for two of his seven children. Steven Bernard Hill, better known as… Read More »
Nevada tops list of domestic violence homicides
A recent study placed Nevada first on a national ranking of the number of women killed by men in domestic violence incidents. The study, which was conducted using 2009 crime data provided by the FBI, showed that 2.7 women were killed by men per every 100,000 Nevada. The research was conducted by the Violence… Read More »
Las Vegas marriages are on the decline
Throughout its history, Las Vegas has gained a reputation as somewhat of a marriage mecca. The city – more specifically, the Las Vegas strip – is known for its quickie wedding chapels, Elvis impersonator officiants, and drive-through weddings. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Joan Collins, Demi Moore, Jon Bon Jovi and Angelina Jolie have… Read More »