Agreeing to a parenting plan in a divorce settlement is a challenging task that takes time, negotiation and foresight. Even with all the what ifs and maybes that you address, new scenarios are bound to happen and the law is written to adapt and modify…
Woody AllenIn the category labeled “Most Obvious,” Woody Allen is another male celebrity who lost custody of his children. To this day, Woody does not have a quality relationship with his children, nor with his ex-partner Mia Farrow, with whom he had adopted the children….
Pamela Anderson & Tommy LeeBaywatch babe Pam Anderson and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee married in 1995 after spending just three days together in Mexico, and went on to have two sons, Brandon and Dylan, during their three-year marriage. The pair divorced in 1998, after Tommy…
As difficult as it is, you’re getting divorced because it’s what is best for you and your family. An often overlooked step is the estate plan. Your life is changing. What did you previously include in a will or other financial documents that affects the…
The world of Hollywood is always full of drama and spectacle, but sometimes those A-list divorces go from bad to worse when the kiddies get thrown into the mix. This list looks at the top 5 famous mothers who lost their babies to the exes….
1. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills finalized their divorce in 2008 after four years of marriage. Mills walked away with over $48 million. Lawyers for Paul McCartney said Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 that he will “vigorously” defend himself against allegations that he physically abused his estranged wife, Heather…
Most people with a smartphone are constantly tapped into some form of social media. Sharing cute pictures of kids and pets is simply a routine part of life these days. Some people even use social media to vent frustrations or look for advice. In a…
If you find yourself in this situation and feel divorce is your only viable outcome, you need to take the following steps to protect yourself financially. 1. Separate your Non-Marital AssetsThe dictionary would define Non-marital assets as property considered by the courts to belong to one…
Read part 1 here. It is also very important for you to know if you reside in a Community Property State or an Equitable Distribution State. There are nine Community Property States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Community Property…
Dividing the family’s property during divorce can be quite difficult, especially if there are significant assets such as houses, rental property, retirement and pension plans, stock options, restricted stock, deferred compensation, brokerage accounts, closely-held businesses, professional practices and licenses, etc. Deciding who should get what…