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In Divorce Timing Is Everything
On March 18, 2010, shortly after divorcing his wife of 16 years Kevin Halstead won $3.8 million in the lottery. Halstead, a London bus driver, told the Daily Mail: “We divorced three months ago and...
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Does Cheating Matter?
Not necessarily in a court of law. States differ as to whether infidelity makes a difference in a divorce settlement. Illinois, for example, is a “no-fault” state, meaning a spouse’s infidelity has no...
View ArticleDivorce After 40 Years of Marriage: Unusual?
The news of Al and Tipper Gore’s divorce has rocked the political world in the last two days. What seemed like an extremely solid union has dissolved. The Gore’s public message to the media is simple...
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Gore’s Daughter is Separating from Husband
Following up on last week’s post that former Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gore announced their separation, today we learn of yet another Gore separation. CNN Political Ticker reports that...
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Celebrity Divorces: Reality or Reality TV?
Celebrity divorces usually involve two people that we have never met, yet as a society, we tend to be very intrigued by them. They very often deal with the same types of issues, such as custody...
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Does Reality TV Affect Divorce in Chicago? It does in China!
Media influence Reality TV in America plays a significant role in shaping the public’s perception of romance, relationships, and divorce. Magazines are filled with stories of the latest rumors,...
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Is The Express Divorce The New Trend? – TomKat No More
TomKat No MoreExpress Divorce When Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, it was speculated that it would be a bi-coastal affair filled with drama that could feed the media for a 6-month...
View ArticleThe Future of Marriage
Prince William is getting married, and as was bound to happen, marriage as an institution is getting a lot more press. Time Magazine had a cover story on the state of marriage in the 21st century....
View ArticleELIZABETH EDWARDS DIES BEFORE DIVORCE IS FINAL
Sadly, Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, died on December 7th. Her will was released and there has been much reported about the fact that she made no mention...
View ArticleFellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Very exciting news: After years of practice and months of preparing for exams, I’ve been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The AAML was founded nearly fifty years ago...
View ArticleDanny DeVito and Rhea Perlman’s Surprise Decision to Separate
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman have announced their separation after 30 years of marriage. To many fans, the announcement from this couple, known for the longevity of their marriage, came as a shock....
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The Media Glamorizes Celebrity Divorce
Media’s Glamorization of Divorce In the past weeks, each time I’ve searched ‘divorce’ online, endless articles about Jay-Z and Beyonce’s apparently broken relationship come up. The articles speculate...
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Divorce After 40 Years of Marriage: Unusual?
Divorce in Long-term Marriages The news of Al and Tipper Gore’s divorce has rocked the political world in the last two days. What seemed like an extremely solid union has dissolved. The Gore’s public...
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Gore’s Daughter is Separating from Husband
Celebrity Divorce Following up on last week’s post that former Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gore announced their separation, today we learn of yet another Gore separation. CNN Political...
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The Future of Marriage
The Future of Marriage Prince William is getting married, and as was bound to happen, marriage as an institution is getting a lot more press. Time Magazine had a cover story on the state of marriage...
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Elizabeth Edwards Dies Before Divorce is Final
Sadly, Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, died on December 7th. Her will was released and there has been much reported about the fact that she made no mention...
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Celebrity Divorces: Reality or Reality TV?
Celebrity-Divorce Celebrity divorces usually involve two people that we have never met, yet as a society, we tend to be very intrigued by them. They very often deal with the same types of issues, such...
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Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Very exciting news: After years of practice and months of preparing for exams, I’ve been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers....
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Does Reality TV Affect Divorce in Chicago? It does in China!
Effects of Reality TV on Divorce Reality TV in America plays a significant role in shaping the public’s perception of romance, relationships, and divorce. Magazines are filled with stories of the...
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Is The Express Divorce The New Trend? – TomKat No More
When Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, it was speculated that it would be a bi-coastal affair filled with drama that could feed the media for a 6-month minimum. Instead, TomKat surprised...
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