Child custody decisions are difficult for any couple that has decided not to continue to live together. Custody and child support often go hand-in-hand, and aside from Minnesota's payment guidelines, many parents have to make difficult decisions about how to share...
Month: May 2012
Wrestling star John Cena seeks divorce, prenuptial contested
The state of Minnesota has a long history in the world of professional wrestling. As such, many fans are probably familiar with the name John Cena, who is a World Wrestling Entertainment star. Recently, his name hit the headlines because of his decision to file for...
Prenup rumors begin to swirl as Mark Zuckerberg gets married
Another day, another divorce story pertaining to Facebook -- although this one differs greatly from past stories about status updates breaking up couples and secret messages that rekindle old relationships. Mark Zuckerberg, the main shareholder of the social...
Failure to update relationship status on Facebook leads to divorce
We talked about the impact social media can have on a person's marriage last month, and the topic has been a regular feature not only on this blog, but in the national spotlight as well. Facebook has opened up an entirely new area for divorcing couples to collect...
Man spends $60,000 to regain custody of beloved pet
A few months ago, talked about the rising prominence of pet custody disputes in a divorce. Many lawyers are now saying that just like arguing over the custody of a child, the family dog, cat or fish can become a topic of serious discussion during divorce proceedings....
Host of ‘The Bachelor’ divorcing wife after 18 years
Chris Harrison, well known for his role as host of the reality TV show "The Bachelor," will divorce from his wife of 18 years. While it is good that the soon-to-be-former spouses seem to be positive about this direction in their lives (a joint statement by the couple...
Alimony can be deducted on your taxes – just make sure it’s clear
We have discussed the movement to reform alimony and spousal maintenance laws a few times here on this blog. It remains a hot topic, as advocates for such a change believe alimony laws are antiquated and don't accurately reflect the current conditions of many American...
Humphries gathering evidence for fraud case against Kardashian
About six weeks ago, we discussed some new developments in the highly-publicized divorce of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Even though both parties in the divorce are celebrities and despite some of the outlandish circumstances involved in the Kardashian-Humphries...
Body language in courtroom could help your case during divorce
In a perfect world, divorcing couples would never set foot in a court room. Instead, they would approach the divorce with a collaborative mindset and be able to agree on some of the unique issues involved in their split. Of course, most couples in Lakeville, Minnesota...