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How to divorce a spouse that you can't find

What to do when you can’t find your spouse and you want a divorce: You must serve your spouse the divorce papers so if you can’t find him or her, that is a problem that requires judicial intervention.

How to get the judge to seal your divorce case and ban the public from seeing the proceedings

But is it possible to seal a divorce case? Yes, normally to get a file sealed one has to proceed by motion or order to show cause. It is in the judge’s discretion however whether to grant the motion or not. But you can always appeal the judge by going to the Appellate Division and getting a stay pending the outcome.

Dating after divorce: Will “man sharing” become the new norm?

As Sex and the City so eloquently taught us, the dating scene is rough. This is especially true for middle-aged and older recent divorcees who have been in long term marriages (over 10 years) and come out of it freshly single and looking for meaningful relationships. They are finding a real dearth of eligible men …

DIVORCE STYLE: Liz Taylor on how to divorce with style

RIP ELIZABETH ROSAMOND TAYLOR! Elizabeth Taylor’s got to hold the record for most divorces in Hollywood, not to mention most divorces among Dame Commanders of the Order of the British Empire. The woman is a divorce queen, though, obviously, a great lover of men– Black, White, Pink or Striped, gay, straight and everything in between. At 79, homegirl …

Are hedge funds the new way to finance your divorce?

How to finance your divorce Riveting article in today’s Guardian.co.uk. that leaves me wondering whether American couples going through divorce may soon fund their divorce expenses through hedge funds. You can find the article here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/oct/16/hedge-funds-divorce-litigation-funding It is slightly dense if one is not a financial brain, but what seems to be the basic point is …

When divorce leaves you and the kids homeless

Sometimes, divorce leaves a parent homeless. It may not happen right away, but over time, (and not such a long time) a custodial parent could find themselves unable to pay the rent or mortgage and end up without a home. And when that happens, the kids’ lives are in peril pretty quick. This happens not …

CONNECTICUT: Recently divorced sportscaster Jim Nantz passed Judgment on Tiger Woods

CONNECTICUT: When you live in glass houses, avoid throwing stones, Mr. Nantz. Celeb sportscaster Jim Nantz is reportedly outraged by Tiger Woods’ lack of morality. Shane Bacon did a piece for Yahoo news and in it, it appears Mr. Nantz is horrified that Tiger used words such as “Tiger you suck” and “Jesus Christ” during …

How to get a post-divorce makeover

HOW TO GET A DIVORCE MAKEOVER The Divorce Make-over Lifestyle: The most immediate change after a divorce is probably going to be a “lifestyle” change. You are going from being a twosome to a onesome. That is going to mean some downsizing, like getting a smaller home, buying a smaller bed, maybe buying a whole …

BOOK REVIEW: What, if anything, does "Year of the Cock: The Remarkable True Account of a Married Man Who Left his Wife and Paid the Price" by TV producer Alan Wieder say about the state of marriage in this country?

Have you read Alan Wieder’s midlife crisis memoir, Year of the Cock? Me neither. But I just read Barbara Ellen’s review in the UK Observer and I’m not sure if it makes me want to go out and read the book, or if I should just vomit. Barbara observes Al on marriage: Here’s Al on …

ROME: Pretty girls wrecked billionaire Silvio Berlusconi's marriage; will 100,000 Italian housewives destroy his career?

The Guardian.co.uk has an interesting article about Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi today. The Italian minister, as everyone knows by now, has been in the dog house with his wife since last Spring on account of an alleged inappropriate relationship with that woman, Noemi Letizia. He claims he did not lie and he did not have sex with …

NEW YORK: New York divorce attorney on the low down on attorney's fees – who should pay?

Yes, your attorney can sue you for unpaid attorneys fees. The retainer agreement is a contract and it follows the same rules as any other contract. If there is a breach, the law allows the injured party to file suit to try to collect the amount owed. Your attorney would have to first put in …

NEW YORK: ESPN analyst Steve Phillips gets hit with divorce petition after 22 year old mistress sends bitchy letter to wife

ESPN analyst Steve Phillips is scared for his life and the safety of his family according to published reports. And why? Because his 22 year old mistress, Brooke Hundley, is mad as hell and she’s not going to take it anymore. In spite of her recent shenanigans, like contacting his teenaged son on facebook, Steve has declined …

SINGAPORE: Why smart couples in Asia are signing prenups these days, by New York Divorce Attorney

Whether or not South Korea is the “divorce capital of Asia” is open to debate. But what seems pretty incontrovertible is that more and more Asian marriages are ending in divorce (like everywhere else in the world supposedly) and more and more Asian couples are entering into prenuptial agreements to protect themselves for this inevitable …

NEW YORK: Should you divorce your parents?

The New York Times had an article up today called, When Parents Are Too Toxic to Tolerate By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN, M.D. Published: October 19, 2009. It is a provocative question which I thought I’d bring up on Divorce Saloon just for kicks. Should one ever divorce one’s parent? Wow. Well, I have learned at my …

NEW YORK: Diary of Asha Pabla Day Four: Is there going to be any money left?

Dear Diary, My husband’s firm, Galleon Group, is in deep trouble. He doesn’t say this but I can see it in his eyes. His people expect to be out of business before the end of the month. I read on a blog that he’s “toast” by the end of the week, that everybody will pull …

Diary of Asha Pabla DAY ONE: 5 reasons why I would never divorce Raj

Dear Diary, My husband is in serious legal trouble, but I, Asha Pabla, am not going to abandon him. Here are five reasons why: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;I’m still thinking…… Read more Raj and Asha posts here: http://www.divorcesaloon.com/?s=pabla

COLORADO:Child Protective Services to check out Balloon Boy Falcon Heene's parents

Oh oh. Looks like somebody might be in trouble over the Balloon Boy Odyssey over in Colorado. The Heene’s may need to get themselves an attorney: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/AheadoftheCurve/balloon-boy-home-safe-family-facing-questions-disappearance/story?id=8842957&cid=yahoo_pitchlist Will they lose custody you think? Pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/jshappell/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 More on Heenes here: http://www.divorcesaloon.com/colorado-richard-heenes-idiocy-could-cost-him-his-kids

UTAH: David Archuleta's parents file for divorce

Breaking Divorce News David Archuleta, American Idol superstar bar one, must be very sad tonight. Breaking divorce news in several different media outlets reveal that his parents are getting divorced weeks after his father was ALLEGEDLY busted in a sting operation in a massage parlor and charged with solicitation. Radar Online has a copy of the …

FLORIDA: Missing 6 yr old Haleigh Cummings' father Ron and step mom Misty Cummings to divorce

We did a post back in Winter last, about the disappearance of 5 year old Haleigh Cummings. You can read it here: http://www.divorcesaloon.com/five-year-old-haleigh-ann-marie-cummings-disappearance-being-treated-as-abduction There is an update. It seems her father and step mom are planning to get an uncontested divorce. The step mom was the last to see Haleigh alive. She was with Haleigh …

SWITZERLAND: Opera Star Roberto Alagna likes having a House of his own, pre-divorce

Romanian born mezzo soprano Angela Gheorghiu has filed for divorce from her husband, French Sicilian tenor Roberto Alagna. The opera diva and her hubby have both acknowledged that they have been separated for the past two years even though they have continued to perform together as recently as 2008. However, in August this year, Ms. Gheorghiu, according …

PENNSYLVANIA: Jon and Kate divorce updates, October 14, 2009

This one will be quick. Jon has been ordered to return $180,000 of the $200,000 he removed from the joint bank account by October 26 or face contempt charges. Kate has to provide an accounting of more than $55,000 she may have “misused” or “misappropriated.” TLC still has a cease an desist order from John …

CALIFORNIA: Fit for custody? An evaluation of Yahoo ex pres. Sue Decker and her fitness as a custodial parent

Yahoo ex pres. Sue Decker’s divorce is getting ugly according to published reports. The accusations against her are quite disturbing and if true they may impact whether she gets custody of her children or not. the multi-millionaire, living in Marin County Northern California, is accused by her husband of a number of misdemeanors including illegal …

Ann Landers divorce story hits stage

The glamorous Ann Landers/Eppie Lederer was a legendary American advice columinist who was married for over 30 years to Budget Rent A Car mogul Jules Lederer and when they divorced in the 70’s, it was a big deal because she used to be so “anti-divorced” and she used to give all this advice on how …

CHICAGO: CUSTODY CHECKLIST, by New York Divorce Attorney

The Gary and Eni Skoien case out in Chicago earlier this year made me think of this topic for a post: what are the factors a court considers in awarding custody to a parent? I have probably done a ton of posts already that pretty much say the same thing, but what is a little repetition …

Own a business? Getting divorced? You can't afford to be without these tips

Jamie and Frank McCourt, owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are getting divorced. As we speak, the two are said to be “lawyering” up to fight over who owns the Dodgers and what role if any each should play, post divorce. Got me to thinking about folks who own businesses together and who are getting …

OHIO: Identical twin pediatricians charged with pedophilia

Unmarried identical twins Mark and Scott Blankenburg, 53, of Hamilton, Ohio, have been charged with dastardly acts of pedophilia with young boys (some of whom were in their custody as patients); providing drugs to underage boys and a host of other unmentionables. Says ABC News: a search of the men’s home and office revealed thousands of photos of …

VEGAS: Lawyer (OJ Simpson defendants were clients) gets arrested on domestic violence charges

I can’t remember this story since I had it in draft a couple of days, so go here for the story if you are interested: http://www.abajournal.com/news/judge_who_replaced_halverson_tells_police_her_husband_a_lawyer_struck_her

Are you Rich? Own more than a million in assets and looking for a divorce attorney?

ARE YOU RICH? LOOKING FOR A GOOD DIVORCE LAWYER FOR RICH CLIENTS? Are you rich? How rich are you? Are you getting divorce? Do you need a specific lawyer who handles rich people’s divorce? An attorney in Connecticut David R. used to advertise for clients who “own more than $1 million in assets.” I …

What is the # 1 reason for divorce in America? No, it's not marriage

What is the # 1 reason for divorce? Hello Everyone! Long time no see! Thank you for reading our little blog. I have been trying to think about today’s post for some time. I ran it by our committee and we can’t agree on the answer to my question: What is the number one reason for …

Hey Kate Gosselin: He divorced you now he wants you back?!

Jon Gosselin pretty much disbarred himself from Kate Gosselin’s good graces the minute he took up with that twenty-something woman and went off to France to cavort like in rabid adolescent. If I were Kate, that would pretty much be my position and I would stick to it. And I wouldn’t care if we had …

BROOKLYN: Divorce and Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov – soon to be owner of the NETS

Seems I’ve been writing about Russian billionaires and divorce a lot lately, haven’t I? What’s up with that? First there was the Dmitri Rybolovlev divorce. Then it was the Roman Abramovich situation and now, the Russian billionaire of Russian billionaires – Mikhail Prokhorov – the supposedly richest man in Russia, gets tangled up in a …

Porn star Jenna Jameson is worth $millions but fails to pay her divorce attorneys

TMZ is reporting that Jenna Jameson is being sued by her former divorce lawyers. They handled her divorce from her second husband in 2006 and claim she owes nearly $100,000. The Beverly Hills California law firm, Hersh, Mannis & Bogen, L.L.P,, sure don’t come cheap, do they? I mean, she paid a portion of the bill …

Green Czar Van Jones seeks no-fault divorce from his appointment – Glenn Beck must be doing the chicken dance

Van Jones, Green Czar to the Obama White House has asked for a no-fault divorce from his post. Just thought I’d throw that out there for kicks – cause, really, I could care less about the guy.

BRAZIL: New York Divorce Attorney: GET DIVORCED ON THE INTERNET!!!

BRASILIA, BRAZIL It is soon going to be possible to get divorced via the Internet. The Palm Beach Post did a report a couple of days ago about the pending legislation that would allow Brazilian citizens to forego hiring divorce attorneys and do their own divorce themselves on the Internet. The only catch is that …

GUEST: Artist Kevin Burdick dedicates song to Divorce Saloon readers

Appreciated your blog about divorce – I’ve survived two of them. I’ve a special place in my heart for how difficult it is to be a single mom. One of my songs off of my 2nd Album was called “Firefly” and I’d like to dedicate it to you and your readers. Moms, especially single moms, …

How might starting a divorce blog help you handle your divorce?

Maybe you are thinking of starting your own divorce blog after enduring a particularly painful divorce? Or maybe not. I think if you are thinking about it, (like my pal Elizabeth) you should go for it. Starting a divorce blog as someone who has been through divorce can be incredibly therapeutic. I know for me, …

Michael Jackson's (MJ'S) mom Katherine Jackson wins custody of the kids

The best woman has won! Michael Jackson’s mom Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe have reached an “out of court” agreement about the children. Reports are they are to have a child psychologist facilitate the integration of Rowe into their lives. She is to have “liberal” visitation rights. I think that is the best result for …

Jude Law, hyper-fertile baby daddy and nanny-shagger will have a 4th child support payment soon

Bad boy Brit actor Jude Law will have to pay child support for 4 kids! He has three with his ex wife Sadie Frost (what a lovely name!) whom he divorced in the 90’s; and now, his ex girlfriend is preggers. He has vowed to support the child. I like the fact that he didn’t …

Nigerian woman, Oyindamola, a Queens resident, pours hot water over husband's privates. He wants a divorce

My friend “K” had her heart broken by a Nigerian over twenty years ago. (Her first love) Since then, she has absolutely hated all Nigerians and none have ever stood a chance of getting the time of day from her. I mean, she doesn’t even like their friends. When she heard the story about the …

Hey, Elaine Wynn: Did you work for your spouse and are unemployed after the divorce?

Elaine Wynn won’t have to cry about money for the rest of her life. The woman sits on the board of directors of Wynn Resorts, Ltd, and owns 50% shares in the company that are valued at nearly half a billion dollars- at least when the economy was flowing. Now, if the divorce goes through, …

FLORIDA: Sun Capital CEO Marc J. Leder and his wife Lisa Leder in divorce battle in Palm Beach

Bernie Madoff wrecks another marriage. That of Marc J Leder and his wife Lisa Leder….just kidding. The mogul was invested with Bernard Madoff according to the Palm Beach Post, but his losses were “insignificant.” So let’s not blame poor Bernie for everything. The reason the couple who have been married 22 years is divorcing is …

Octomom inks reality show deal: but is it in the best interest of the children?

According to published reports, octomom Nadya Suleman and her eight babies will do a reality show. They have signed a contract whereby each baby gets $250 per episode. I read it here: http://omg.yahoo.com/news/court-docs-octomom-inks-showbiz-deal-for-tots/25663 A portion of the money will go into a trust till they turn 18. No word on how much mom will get …

If Vikram Pandit is ousted from Citi will his wife Swati divorce him?

Poor Vikram Pandit, CEO of Citi is getting it from all directions now that Citigroup has effectively become “government owned” due to the bank’s acceptance of government bailout funds to fend off collapse and now after he’s had the temerity to suggest that Citi invest in….what was it? I don’t remember but they were talking about …

California Divorce Lawyer Accused of Soliciting Wife’s Murder

ABA Journal on the La Jolla Divorce Lawyer who is accused of hiring hit men to kill his wife: http://www.abajournal.com. Search “California Divorce Lawyer Accused…” Isn’t that wild?

Should a parent lose custody if the kids are too fat?

The American Bar Association Journal had an article today about a South Carolina mother who lost custody to the foster care system of her 555 pound 14 year old son. Says the Journal: Jerri Gray of Travelers Rest, S.C., was charged in June and her son, Alexander Draper, was put in foster care, USA Today …

How to divorce a criminal

Relevant case law on getting a divorce when your spouse is in prison: Matter of Conlon v. Murphy 24 AD 2d 737; Price v. Johnston 334 U.S. 266; State ex Rel Gladden v. Sloper 209 Ore. 346……. So how does one divorce a criminal? Well, look. Here’s my big question: How did you end up …

SILICON VALLEY: The Starbucks name change: Seattle Starbucks to divorce its brand name

MORE THAN HALF YOUR SPOUSE'S RETIREMENT BENEFITS

I am puzzled by the news that coffee giant, Starbucks, has decided to get a name change for one of its Seattle based venues. They are planning to call the place “15th Avenue Coffee and Tea.” Instead of just Starbucks. Does that make any sense? It’s like they are getting divorced from their own brand. …

Are Madonna and Guy Ritchie getting closer since the divorce?

Madonna is sad and devastated these days after two men were killed in her concert when a stage collapsed in Marseilles, France yesterday. Her ex Guy Ritchie has reportedly flown to Italy where she is scheduled for a series of stops on her world tour in Udine. Many reports are saying that Ritchie and Ciccone …

SPAIN: Free divorce pd for by real estate agent if you buy a house

Do you need more proof that the global economic slump has impacted even the divorce industry? Take a read at this article about what Spaniards are offering couples to get divorced http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/5207577/Spanish-estate-agents-offer-free-divorce-with-every-home.html They are offering free divorce lawyers in exchange for home purchases. I am sure you’ve heard that a lot of people around the world, …

UNITED ARAB EMIRITES: Is divorce inevitable for American expats living in Dubai?

I have always been intrigued with the idea of living in a place like Dubai. From what I hear, it is a very good place of matrimonial attorneys to move to, as it has a reputation for being one of the greatest “marriage wrecking metropolises in the world.” A lot of Americans are expats in …

Is there ever a profit motive for getting a divorce?

Profit motive for divorce? Hey, maybe. I mean, divorce can very very expensive. I was just reading an April, 2009 report in the New York Daily News by Joe Martinez called New York Divorce Laws Cost Us $100,000. In it, high powered New York divorce attorneys had a stand off over “grounds.” As I have said, …

GUEST ARTICLE: Dating after divorce: Help your kids cope with your search for Mr. or Ms. Right, by Deb Mecklinger

Guest author, attorney and divorce coach Deborah Mecklinger writes about dating after divorce: Why is your child not jumping for joy when they see stars in your eyes instead of tears? After months or even years of stress, sadness and loneliness – how can your child not be thrilled to see you out on …

Is Hulk Hogan getting divorced? And what did he say about OJ?!

Not that it’s a big shocker or anything, but is the Hulk really getting a divorce from his wife? What’s her name? Linda? Can’t recall. I think it could be Linda. Don’t quote me on this though. I could be wrong. But I think I saw, really briefly that, like, he and his wife are in …

Actress Kate Walsh divorce: Should women have to pay alimony after a divorce?

Palimony, Galimony…MANIMONY??? No. No. No. Why do women feel angry when they are asked to pay their husbands alimony after a divorce? Our gender expects to get alimony from the husband, but god forbid we are asked to pay it instead, hell hath no fury… I did a post back in November or December last year …

Should Candy Spelling get a writ of habeas corpus against Tori Spelling to see her grandkids?

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS–Can Candy Spelling force Tori Spelling to let her (Candy) see her grandkids? This thing, a writ of Habeas Corpus, has always been a very exotic animal to me. I mean, what the hell is this, I’ve asked myself? How can I get one? Well, I can tell you that Habeas corpus …

Totten Trusts and your divorce

A Totten trust is basically a bank savings account that has an “in trust for” provision. A spouse can obviously have a bank account in trust for his or her spouse. It’s a kind of pay on death feature, if you know what I mean. So upon the death of the spouse, the one for whom …

NEW YORK: Rosie O'Donnell's wife Kelli on how to move out while the divorce is pending

The Enquirer is…omg I am quoting the Enquirer! What is this, a tabloid?! … Well, whatever. The Enquirer is claiming that former “View” talk show host Rosie ODonnell and her wife Kelli are having a marital spat over an alleged kiss Kelli had with a Broadway star who was a “long time friend” of the …

How to avoid divorce part deux: Have a date night once per week at the Waldorf!

I could hear the Oprah Winfrey Show playing in the other room today and I know she was doing something on mommies and marriages and avoiding divorce. And I heard the words “Date Night” and I thought “aha! I can do a post on that.” DATE NIGHT Why is date night so important? Because, you …

LAS VEGAS: Governor Jim Gibbons in 860 text messages divorce scandal

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Getting Divorced

Oh my word. Oh my word. The adultery comes with the marriage the way a herniated disc comes with the car in a personal injury case! Governor Gibbons of Nevada is in the midst of a tawdry divorce. His wife says he’s been getting it on with two women. These separate affairs have brought down …

Bridget Marks, the buxum ex-playmate drafts "Bridget's Law" with State Assemblymen

NEW YORK NEW YORK: Bridget Marks & John Aylsworth Custody Battle goes high class About five years ago, ex playmate turned socialite Bridget Marks was in the fight of her life for custody of her twin daughters whom she had had with a gambling mogul by the name of John Aylsworth–a married philanderer by all …

STRASBOURG, FRANCE: Carla Bruni kisses Barack Obama: Don’t worry there won’t be a divorce!

STRASBOURG, FRANCE: The media were making a big to do about the fact that when Carla Bruni Sarkozy first met Barack Obama she shook his hand rather than gave him the traditional air kisses on the cheeks as the French traditionally do. At the same time she had no problem kissing Michelle Obama. But then, …

Divorce Diary of a Countess

Dear Diary: my ex fiance spoke with the New York Post about me and I am very upset. So upset I can barely finish my agave-sweetened tea as I sit here in my Park Avenue triplex marshalling all the furniture and decorative arts (just in case I win it all in the divorce.) I should never have done …

Marg Helgenberger (CSI) files for divorce against Alan Rosenberg (SAG)

CSI actress files for divorce Married to the president of the Screen Actors Guild, Alan Rosenberg, CSI actress Marg Helgenberger has decided to call it quits anyway. She filed for divorce in LA citing “irreconcilable differences.” The couple have one son and there is no word yet if we are going to have a Kramer …

3 marriage deal breakers that should lead even the Pope to ok the divorce

You probably know better than most that marriage is tough because you are married and you are challenged on a daily basis with trying to keep it all together. Sometimes it gets so tough you even find yourself checking out divorce websites for tips about either marriage or divorce. For sure, you have to pick one …

Swedish Countess Marie Douglas David on how to divorce your divorce lawyer

Should Marie Douglas David fire her divorce attorneys? According to an Associated Press report, Anne Dranginis, a lawyer for David and retired Connecticut Appellate Court judge, predicted that Douglas-David will get much less money in the divorce if she doesn’t accept the terms of the postnuptial. This would not surprise me, as I have predicted …

The Jen Anniston – John Mayer Divorce

They were not even married, but it seems that John and Jen are getting divorced. The only good thing about that is that at least there won’t be a custody battle the way there’s bound to be when and if Jen’s ex, Brad Pitt, splits with his current lady friend, Angelina Jolie. Just last month, …

Necker Island, Caribbean: 10 reasons why billionaire Jim Clarke will never divorce supermodel Christy Hinze

According to Gawker.com: Giving geeks everywhere hope, Jim Clark, cofounder of Silicon Graphics and Netscape, is marrying swimsuit model Kristy Hinze this weekend on Richard Branson‘s Necker Island — also the site of Google founder Larry Page’s nuptials. Obviously, Jim Clarke, whoever he is, has not been following George David and Countess Marie Douglas David’s …

Gary and Eni Skoien divorce: wife finds husband in kids' room with 2 prostitutes

Weird Divorce News from Huffington Post : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/19/wife-who-beat-gop-officia_n_177151.html Bizarre story from Huffington Post this morning. It seems a bizarre marital situation is brewing over in Chicago with a GOP boss, Gary Skoien and his Indonesian wife Eni Skoien. The wife alleged came home one day and found the husband in the kids’ room with two women …

Were you wrongfully accused of adultery by your spouse?

Poor singer/actress Leann Rimes. Today there’s been all these rumors that she cheated on her hubby in the tabloids. That could be defamatory if it is not true. If it is done by a spouse, then it could be a form of cruelty. That is, if there is absolutely no basis for these allegations it could rise …

ENGLAND: Osama Bin Laden’s 4th son Omar to divorce his British wife Jane Felix-Browne

It seems Omar Bin Laden and his British wife Jane Felix-Browne are getting divorced because they fear that if they don’t, they will be killed. The mismatched couple were married and are living in Britain and claim they have been receiving death threats. It seems not only the Bin Laden family is against this marriage …

50 Cents-Shoniqua Thompson appeal: will he have to pay her the $50 million?

This case is all about the enforceability of express contracts in a domestic partnership scenario. As we wrote here http://www.divorcesaloon.com/new-york-divorce-attorney-on-domestic-parnterships contracts can be express or implied in a situation where two people are unmarried, live together, have kids and otherwise pool their resources. But at issue in the 50 Cents palimony suit was whether a promise he …

FORBES: World’s billionaires lose their net worth, will their marriages follow?

According to a Forbes report, the world’s billionaires have been taking a flogging and fully 355 of them couldn’t get off the ropes when the pounding was done. So now they are ex billionaires. In fact, there are now only 793 billionaires in the world, down from 1125. Among the beaten, of course, is R. Allen Stanford whom we’ve posted …

VEGAS: Elaine Wynn divorce updates: Will she re-marry Steve Wynn a third time?

La Troisieme marriage for Steve and Elaine Wynn? Nothing against Andrea Hissom, Steve Wynn’s reported new love, but what are the chances that the soon to be divorced Wynns will re-marry a third time after Steve and Andrea tire of each other? I mean, Andrea is 20 years younger than Elaine and likely has a ton …

Dear Ruth Madoff: Did you make these mistakes in your first marriage?

Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Imprisonment, RICO Where was I reading? It think it was the Wall Street Journal Deal book and this professor from, I believe, Wayne State University, wrote this article about Ruth Madoff getting to keep her penthouse and he suggested that under the anti-racketeering statutes, the government will likely seize everything however tangentially related to …

Why the Janet Walsh case is a cautionary tale for Deborah Madoff and other trophy wives

Trophy wives are under siege! And all their earthly possessions could be confiscated when their Wall Street tycoon husbands get busted for fraud. The same is true for ordinary folks who make considerably less than these Wall Street honchos make, btw, but it definitely seems like it is open season on trophy wives. Janet Walsh …

Reese Witherspoon on coping with divorce stress

Academy Award Best Actress winner Reese Witherspoon appears on the cover of Elle this month, and she was rhapsodizing about her new beau, Jake Gyllenhaal. But she also admitted that her divorce from Ryan Phillippe (who allegedly had a crush on one of his co-stars around the time the couple filed for divorce) was “painful …

Topper and Tinsley Mortimer on the "on again, off again" divorce

It seems that New York society couple Topper and Tinsley may be back together. They are the latest on again off again couple http://www.divorcesaloon.com/the-on-again-off-again-divorce who have said: “stop the divorce, I want to get off.” http://www.divorcesaloon.com/stop-my-divorce-i-want-to-get-off. I am all for that. I say if the marriage can be saved, save it. Go that extra mile, try every possible …

Can the court refuse to give me a divorce?

In some states, yes. A court can refuse to grant you a divorce if you can’t prove “grounds”. There are two types of states where divorce law is concerned. There are the fault states and the no-fault states. In the fault states you have to prove “grounds” or “marital fault” in order to get your …

Mega Millions Lottery & Divorce: Have you heard of the Juan and Iris Rodriguez lottery divorce case?

Mega Millions lottery winnings & the Colombian immigrants Iris and Juan Rodriguez case circa 2004 Okay. Obviously, I didn’t win Mega Millions last night as I predicted and so I won’t be sailing off, somewhere, across the Caspian Sea to Mauritius just yet…But I am intrigued with this topic since it is one of the top searches …

Dennis Beaudoin vs. David Solomon: who is the biological father of Nadya Suleman's octuplets and will he fight for custody?

Father’s Rights News: GOOD MORNING AMERICA: Dennis Beaudoin claims he is the father of Nadya Suleman’s 14 kids, 8 of which are octuplets. He wants a DNA test to prove it. You have to wonder if this guy is insane or just incredibly good and decent? Why would he willingly want the legal responsibility of …

Divorce in Hollywood! Brad and Angelina lose the Oscars but they are not splitting: But is Sarah Jessica Parker getting divorced?

Brad and Angelina were stunning tonight, as usual. But perhaps the reason they were extra-stunning is that they both lost the Oscars they were nominated for. Will this bring them closer? Or is this the beginning of the end? The only good thing with that is that Brad and Ange are not married. They may …

The Great Divorce Recession of 2009

The Great Divorce Recession of 2009 You have heard of the Great Depression. But have you heard of the Great Divorce Recession? Probably not, because I just coined the phrase. That’s right. You heard it here first, baby! What do I mean by the Great Divorce Recession. Well, when the economy collapsed in 2008, it …

Should Tanya Williams' claims of cruelty sway the judge as far as custody of the couple's kids?

First of all, Tanya Williams should probably read our post “How to divorce a sports star” here: http://www.divorcesaloon.com/how-to-divorce-a-sports-star But, so, the allegations Tanya raised in her divorce petition were a bit disturbing to say the least, and if true, I question whether any court of competent jurisdiction can seriously entertain the idea of giving custody …

Former NJ Net Jayson Williams hit with divorce papers by wife Tanya Young Williams. OMG!

Tanya Williams has filed for divorce from her husband Jayson Williams, the same husband she supported and stood by in 2004 when he was on trial for the manslaughter of his limo driver. The divorce papers, according to the Post, are filed in Manhattan Supreme but I should divulge that I’ve checked the court’s dockets and …

Gwyneth Paltrow's Valentine GOOP is so sexy, it could save your marriage!

Gwyneth’s GOOP for a past Valentine’s Day could literally save your marriage! Oh la la. Have you seen this week’s GOOP recipes? I am one of those people who actually subscribes to GOOP cause I just love Gwyneth. I think she’s stylish, interesting, and ultra cosmopolitan. And, I mean, I don’t know what it says …

Divorce News, 2009: Watertown native Debra Silver in murder/suicide in NYC, no affair was going on

I’ve been hearing rumblings that, in fact, Debra Silver was not actively involved in an adulterous affair with Michael Ruiz at the time of the murders on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. While it appears that the parties may have at one time been lovers, that relationship had ended and Debra had moved on and was …

Ruth Madoff on how to get the most money ($15 million) as a divorce settlement

Ruth Madoff is not a fool. At least, I didn’t used to think so. She understands what is at stake once her husband Bernie Madoff is indicted and then convicted of securities fraud. And what is at stake is her distributive share of the marital assets she owns with Bernie, which, as it now stands, …

The other victims in the Debra Silver/Michael Ruiz murder/suicide debacle

Lovers Michael Ruiz and Debra Silver were locked in their own destiny and what was going to happen was probably going to happen no matter what anyone did. It still does not mitigate this tragic circumstance. When they met at work, 55 year old Michael Ruiz was already married according to the New York Post. His wife, Wendy …

Lawyer Debra Silver in suicide/murder love triangle with married lover Michael Ruiz

After Wendy Ruiz served her husband Michael Ruiz (who was having an affair with attorney Debra Silver) with whom she (Wendy) has two children, divorce papers, on January 30, 2009, it seems all their lives were forever altered. The 55 year old Michael Ruiz seems to have been obsessed with his 46 year old paramour …

The Hague Convention and the Kramer v. Kramer style divorce

I was reading the New York Times and was linked to an article on the Economist which I found very intriguing, if not slightly complex. It had to do with the transnational divorces of the high net worth set, and the complications it poses where, among other things, issues such as child custody are concerned. …

Kobe Bryant is not trying to get divorced

Kobe Bryant has learned his lesson since the criminal charges he faced years back by that woman who darned nearly got him incarcerated for a long time, and he’s also not taking any chances with his marriage. According to Page Six Kobe was at a party in NYC last night after the Knicks/Lakers game and …

Who would get custody of the octuplets if their parents divorced?

Everybody and their mother is excited about the California octuplets. That would be eight babies I think. I believe the mother is married and she and her husband also have another set of multiple kids. So in all there are about 14 kids in that household. That’s a lot, right? But I bet their lives …

How to modify your divorce settlement after the divorce is finalized

Usually, when a case is over and the judge signs off on the order/settlements, the matter is what is called Res Judicata. That is fancy legalese for a thing adjudicated, a thing decided. What that means is it is over. You can’t go back and change anything. But with divorce and family law matters, most …

Did divorce turn your kids into "latch key" kids?

Divorce information: The kids are often the ones to suffer most after a divorce. One of the ways their lives are impacted is when mom, who won custody, has to find a job; whereas, while she was married, she was the stay at home mom who used to drive them to school and carpool them …

When mom doesn't want custody

Divorce Information: It is almost counter-intuitive to think that a mother may not want custody of her own kids. The norm is that moms fight like bears for their cubs and they will literally kill to protect their babies. They would feel utterly horrible, as if they were “abandonning” their child(ren) if they did not …

Did Lily Allen's affair with Jay Jopling break up his marriage to UK's Sam Taylor-Wood?

Divorce Magazine had an article about Lily Allen and her rumored role in the marriage implosion of UK’s “it” art couple Sam Taylor-Wood and Jay Jopling. Jopling is about 45 and is more than two decades older than Allen who is 23. His wife is 41. Jopling and Allen were reportedly in St. Barts over …

Paul McCartney's ex Heather Mills brags to Page Six about her post-divorce dating conquests

According to Page Six, Healther Mills, ex of Paul McCartney, and a multi-millionaire, is now living in the West Village of New York City. And it seems she can’t beat off the guys with a stick. Heather is quoted as saying, “my girlfriends who are much more attractive than me can’t get a boyfriend. They ask …

KENNEBUNKPORT: Caroline Kennedy's Divorce rumors

Is Caroline Kennedy getting a divorce? That rumor has been floating around for at least two years. Now that she has abruptly withdrawn from the New York Senate race, speculation is running rampart that she is having an affair with an old friend, New York Times publisher, Arthur Sulzberger. Here’s what I am starting to …

Is Divorce a sin?

I was just reading a very interesting article over at First Wives World. The author was talking about her religious beliefs and how divorce is a sin according to her religious faith. I found the article very interesting to say the least. Not because I’m religious, or anything. I mean, I’m a believer, without question. …

FRANCE: "Rachida Dati's Baby" She did not consort with that man: French President Nicolas Sarkozy

Five days after giving birth by cesarean section to petite baby Zohra Dati, French justice minister and Nicolas Sarkozy prôtégée Rachida Dati is back to work. But not without a whole lot of speculation and controversy about the paternity of her child. Some people and institutions, even Page Six if I remember correctly, are insinuating that Ms. …

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On Piers Morgan's Acrimonious Divorce Split From Meghan Markle

Piers Morgan’s acrimonious divorce from Meghan Markle is a head-scratcher for everyone, including myself because the British TV personality and Mrs. Mountbatten-Windsor have never actually been married but there are definitely lessons to be learned for future aspiring duchesses. Meghan Mountbatten-Windsor nee Meghan Markle has been a married woman for about two years. She married …

Michael Strahan's Divorce and Custody Case

Michael Strahan’s divorce and custody case is in the news lately and it is very interesting because it paints a picture of the talk show host that is very different from the gentleman he appears to be on television. For example, in a recent article in the New York Post about Michael Strahan’s divorce and …

Coronavirus Stimulus Package Checks From the Federal Govt. Could Ruin Your Marriage and Lead to Divorce If You are Not Careful.

“Coronavirus Stimulus Package Checks From the Govt. Could Ruin Your Marriage and Lead to Divorce,” says Brian Ryan, an attorney in Louisiana. And he could very well be right. As the President prepares to send checks to American households who have been quarantined for days as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, many families have …

DIVORCE AND CORONAVIRUS: Is there a real risk of a spike in divorce rates?

Coronavirus fears are permeating our global and collective consciousness. Everyone is petrified, many are in outright panic and nobody can find toilet paper at the supermarket. Not to mention to death toll worldwide and the added stress of mandated isolation that has come with it. Now people are saying that it could also spike the …

Meghan and Harry Divorce Updates

Do I still think Meghan and Harry are in danger of getting a divorce now that they have stepped back as senior royals and moved to Canada? Well put it this way: They have to be very, very careful. They are not out of danger. They did the right thing for their marriage and family by moving away. But they are not out of the woods yet as far as divorce is concerned. On the contrary, the next few ensuing months are going to be very critical for the couple as they navigate this huge change in their lives and in their marriage.

Jeff Bezos Divorce Updates: Could World Richest Man and Amazon CEO Reconcile with Wife Mackenzie Bezos?

Jeff Bezos Divorce: Is there a reconciliation in the offing between Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos? Jeff Bezos divorce is blowing up all the headlines for the last few days. The Amazon exec has had a very tumultuous 2019 so far and the year is not even two months old. The billionaire entrepreneur and Forbes List …

Will Meghan and Harry Divorce Within the Next 5 Years?

Will Meghan and Harry Divorce in 5 years? Meghan and Harry divorce? Say it isn’t so! Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and the Duke of Sussex are now officially husband and wife. Already, there is speculation about how long this marriage will last. Answer: Don’t worry, there will not be a Meghan and Harry divorce anytime …

Michael Avenatti Divorce: Why Did Stormy Daniels' Attorney's Wife Lisa Storie Lock Him Out of the House

Why did Michael Avenatti divorce his wife Lisa Storie? Hotshot race-car driving attorney Michael Avenatti, otherwise known as hottie avenatti, is the talk of the town. People have so many questions including “why did Michael Avenatti divorce his beautiful wife Lisa Storie and why did she lock him out of the marital residence in Newport …

Why Did Vanessa Trump Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney to Represent her in her Divorce Action Against Don Trump Jr?

Why did Vanessa Trump Hire a Criminal Defense attorney to handle her divorce? Weird! Vanessa Trump hired a criminal defense attorney to represent her in her “uncontested divorce” from Don Trump Jr, son of current sitting US president Donald Trump, says Pagesix.com. This is a rather peculiar development. Who does that and why? You are …