2013 will be a year of transition for many celebrities. Some will have children, others will have breakout roles, and some will get divorced. With New Year's a popular time for people to get engaged, it seems fitting to report on a celebrity engagement. Star Wars...
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Frankel, Hoppy still living together after reported split
Former reality TV star and media mogul Bethanny Frankel announced that she and her husband Jason Hoppy were separating just before Christmas. Sources close to Frankel report to People magazine that she was devastated that the marriage did not work, and that they would...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announce pregnancy
During his latest concert, rapper Kanye West made headlines with another big announcement when he stopped his show and said "stop the music and make noise for my baby mama!" The crowd roared in excitement and Twitter went crazy with the big news...Kim Kardashian and...
Helpful tips in planning for divorce
As 2013 draws near, many people in troubled marriages are contemplating substantial changes to their lives. They may be unsure of what to expect and may not be certain of what to do before filing their petition. For those contemplating divorce, we offer the following...
What attorneys do in collaborative divorce
In our last post, we talked about how collaborative divorce (in general) could help divorcees by eliminating some of the extenuating costs, time and emotional upheaval experienced with traditional divorces. Through this post, we will explore the role of the lawyer in...
Collaborative divorce legislation passes Ohio Senate
If there's one thing that divorcing parties, attorneys and courts in Ohio can agree on, it is that divorces should be quicker and easier. The scheduling problems and legal wrangling that often plagues divorces is far too costly and emotionally draining. While some...
Insurance issues during divorce
Among the many things that divorcees will have to settle during a divorce, insurance coverage may be a contentious, yet complicated issue. Couples will have to reconcile medical coverage for each other following the split, as well as for their children. This post will...
More American women lose health coverage after divorce
While much is said about women gain in divorce (i.e. shares of retirement benefits, homes, custody of children), not much is reported on the plight divorced women have in maintaining health care coverage. A recent study conducted by a University of Michigan women's...
New testing procedure can determine paternity before birth
The age-old question of who a baby's father is has been a critical and emotionally charged affair. Just look at all the Jerry Springer episodes still running. Paternity carries a host of legal and financial implications that until recently, could not be resolved until...
Ravens linebacker surrenders guns in custody case
In the wake of the murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jevon Belcher, the relationship between gun violence and domestic disputes is a complicated, yet controversial issue. We want our readers to know that we take no position on the circumstances...