Domestic violence scholars have questioned the appropriateness of the ever-present inquiry, “why did she stay?” Professor and author Martha Mahoney describe the importance of understanding the complexity of women’s experience and struggle and “recast[ing] the entire discussion of separation in terms of the batter’s violent attempts at control.”* “Every legal case that discusses the question […]
So your relationship is going well and you’ve decided to start living together. Before couples get married, many consider creating a pre-nuptial agreement. But you’re just moving in together, just testing the waters – no harm, no foul, right? Not necessarily. Although it may seem like no legal consequences can arise from simply living together*, […]
Divorce is simple, right? Absolutely not, unfortunately. There is a great deal to consider—financially and emotionally—before filing for a divorce. In some startling ways, divorce slams one chapter of your life closed. Nevertheless, obtaining a divorce decree could be the first step into the first chapter of the new life you’ve been dreaming of. Natasha […]
Whether or not we care to admit it, Kim Kardashian remains in the spotlight. Consequently, so do her legal troubles. Kardashian and Kris Humphries were famously married in August 2011. Their nuptials allegedly cost $11 million and the wedding itself was televised as a special on the E! Television network. After 72 days of marital […]
Part Three of a blogging series covering the Cruise and Holmes divorce. Statements issued by Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes confirm that they have settled their divorce amicably. Cruise and Holmes had a prenup, which allegedly provided that Holmes could be awarded up to $3 million for each year of marriage. The prenup was not […]
Husband uses wife’s private shopper and bank account to purchase $1.4 million worth of luxury goods from Neiman Marcus. Wife is bedridden the entire time recovering from a traffic accident. Private shopper is having sexual relations with husband, and earns a commission off of the sales. Neiman Marcus is reportedly refusing to return the goods. […]
Love and marriage transcends borders all over the world. It is not unheard of for travelers to meet locals and fall in love and live happily ever after. In the United States, however, this happenstance does not have a happy ending for same-sex couples. Federal law prohibits immigration authorities from treating same-sex couples the same […]
Once a parent has acquiesced to a termination of parental rights, he or she has no remaining legal interest in the child’s affairs. This means the parent also does not have standing to appeal orders relating to the child’s placement. A recent California Supreme Case affirmed this rule. In In re K.C., 52 Cal. 4th […]
“Two and a Half Men” television show actor Jon Cryer pays his former wife a hefty $8,000 per month in child support, even though he has close to full custody of their son. Cryer has 96% of the parenting time while Sarah Trigger Cryer only has 4%. The two married in 2000 and divorced four […]
In a case of first impression, the Fourth District Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s ruling that two benefits received by a member of the Navy – “basic allowing for housing” (BAH) and “basic allowance for subsistence” (BAS) – can be considered income for purposes of child and spousal support. Father argued that inclusion […]
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