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Demi Moore Requests Spousal Maintenance and Attorney Fees from Ashton Kutcher

Starlet Demi Moore responded to Ashton Kutcher’s Petition for divorce requesting spousal support and attorney fees from Kutcher. Allegedly Moore is extremely hurt after Kutcher’s infidelities and now she is seeking to make him pay. Moore’s request is surprising as reportedly she is worth 150 million, while Kutcher is worth 140 million. While clearly Moore can afford to support herself, and pay her attorney, many speculate that she has requested support and fees as leverage to negotiate …

The Healthy Man’s Guide To Moving On After Divorce

Women are more well-known for talking about their feelings. But just because they may not say much (or anything) doesn’t mean that men are devoid of emotions. When a couple divorces, two people are splitting up. And the guy (being just as human as the woman) will have some emotional hills to climb. Sam J. Buser, PhD. Co-authored a book that deals with this very topic. In The Guys-Only Guide To Getting Over Divorce, are some …

Co-Parenting

For divorced or separated parents trying to communicate with the other parent, share information, create a schedule for exchanges and school activities can be fraught with conflict. A website where the parents can connect and communicate in a neutral environment and have a record of communications goes a long way to reducing conflict and increasing accountability. Weparent.com recommends these websites for co-parenting: jointparents.com notbaggage.com sharekids.com

New Trend: Divorce Ceremonies

While the term “divorce ceremony” may sound strange to some, they are quickly gaining popularity with some divorcing couples. The reason these ceremonies are becoming more popular is because they are a tool to help children of divorce cope with their parent’s divorce, and for the parent’s to reaffirm their commitment to raising their children as a parental unit. Unlike a wedding ceremony, divorce ceremonies are typically a more solemn affair. The point of the ceremony is …

What is a Restraining Order?

In some divorce cases, spouses opt to file for a legal injunction in the form a restraining order to protect themselves. The order prohibits a party from performing certain acts. Any form of violation warrants a criminal or civil charge, sometimes even involving arrests for possible imprisonment. A restraining order protects a person from imminent danger which may otherwise cause undue harm. While a divorce case is still pending, the same court may issue a protection order filed by …

Charting A New Direction After A Divorce Or Custody Battle

Maps are wonderful tools. No matter where you are, you can see which direction to take to get to where you want to be. Whether it is a specific destination or more of a region, your map will get you there. They say life is a journey. That must mean that everyone’s going somewhere. After a tumultuous ordeal, like a divorce or a custody battle, it’s very tempting to turn on the proverbial autopilot and just coast. …

Senate Judiciary OKs Civil Unions Bill

On Wednesday, Jan. 23, after several hours of testimony, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved SB 11 and moved the bill to the Appropriations Committee for consideration of the fiscal implications of the bill. The CBA went on record for the second year to support the legislation. Several substantive sections of the Bar Association have supported the passage of this legislation and are continually reviewing the bill for possible technical corrections amendments. Technical amendments were adopted …

Australian Women “Cried Ghost” to Sway the Court in a Divorce Settlement

A 52-year-old woman in Southern Australia who wanted to keep her house in a divorce settlement told her lawyer, a property evaluator and a Judge, that a ghost was haunting the marital home. Apparently this woman thought that if she could convince the Judge and the evaluator that the house was haunted, then the property value would go down, in turn making the house value low enough so that she could keep it. Unfortunately for the woman, …

The State Of Kansas Sues Sperm Donor

There is an unfortunate expression that says “no good deed goes unpunished.” While this is not a mantra to live by, it’s easy to see why people feel that way from time to time. William Marotta answered an ad on Craigslist posted by Angela Bauer and Jennifer Schreiner, a lesbian couple seeking a sperm donor. He signed all the necessary paperwork that relinquished all parental rights and financial responsibilities to the child. William’s name wasn’t …

Can My Kids Testify in My Custody Case?

I am often asked by my clients if their children can testify in their divorce case. This is turn results in a lengthy answer. It often hinges on the age of the child, and the nature of what the child would testify to. Before I tell my client their options, I first explain to my client that just because a child testifies or expresses his or her wishes to the court, that does not mean that he …


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