My Wife and Kids Actress Claims Domestic Violence Led to Divorce
Tisha Campbell, best known for her role on My Wife and Kids, filed for divorce from her husband in 2018. Nearly one year later, she has disclosed the reason for the divorce. Campbell claims that estranged husband, actor Duane Martin, has physically, emotionally, and financially abused her since they got married in 1996. Earlier this month, Campbell filed a police report and requested a restraining order for her safety. Domestic…
Read MoreIs My Spouse Entitled to My Inheritance When We Get Divorced?
One of the most trying aspects of divorce often involves figuring out how to divide and allocate marital assets. Before you can begin to discuss how assets are divided, you have to identify which assets must be allocated. In California, property is classified as either community property or separate property. Community property must be shared equally, while separate property is retained entirely by each spouse. What happens when you receive…
Read MoreExtreme Wealth Could Complicate Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos’ Divorce
The world’s richest man is getting divorced. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, recently announced that he and his wife MacKenzie were calling it quits after 25 years of marriage. The couple’s extreme wealth will certainly complicate the divorce. Community Property in a High Net Worth Divorce Since Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos reside in Washington, that’s where their divorce will unfold. Like California, Washington is a community property state. Unless…
Read MoreTyrese Gibson Asks Court to Limit Child Support Expenses
When parents get divorced, one often has the obligation of paying child support. This responsibility typically falls to the parent who either (a) spends less time with the child or (b) earns more money. When actor Tyrese Gibson divorced his ex-wife, he was ordered to pay child support for their daughter. This money is intended to benefit their daughter’s health, wellbeing, and education. Many child support agreements, including Gibson’s, include…
Read MoreAudrina Patridge and Husband Choose Mediation to Help Finalize Divorce
What happens when parents can’t agree on the terms and conditions of their divorce? In many cases, turning to a process like mediation can be incredibly helpful. This is precisely what reality star Audrina Patridge and her estranged husband have chosen to do. The pair, who share a child together, filed for divorce in September 2017. More than a year later, the couple is still struggling to finalize their split….
Read MoreHow Does Incarceration Affect a Parent’s Child Support Obligations?
It’s not uncommon for a child to experience parental incarceration at some point in their young lives. Parental incarceration simply means that one or more of the child’s parents is behind bars for a period of time. Having a parent in jail can significantly alter a family’s dynamic. Not only is a child’s parent not around, but the family’s financial stability can be jeopardized. This is true even if parents…
Read MoreAm I Liable If My Spouse Causes a Car Accident?
No one gets up in the morning and expects to be involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day. Accidents don’t just affect the drivers and passengers who were involved in the crash. Injuries, financial expenses, and emotional trauma can also have a huge impact on family members. Legal issues arising from an accident can also be particularly troubling for families. It’s possible that you could be held…
Read MoreDesigning a Holiday Child Custody Plan
The winter holidays are right around the corner. This is usually a time when families in Los Angeles gather and spend time together. However, the holidays can be difficult for families when parents are divorced. Figuring out which parent will get custody of the kids for the holidays can cause a lot of strife and pain. This can be particularly true when one parent is awarded a larger custody percentage…
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