By Andrea Murad Recent data shows couples are increasingly skipping the walk down and cohabiting, but just because there are no rings or a marriage certificate, that doesn’t mean couples can skip talking about finances. The number of unwed couples jumped 74% to 6.7 million between 2000 and 2009, according to the U.S. Census. Managing […]
By Andrea Murad With wedding season around the corner, couples are preparing to walk down the aisle to start their new life together. While right now the focus is on decisions regarding flowers, dresses, invites and photographers, couples also have to make a longer-lasting decision: whether to share bank accounts. Experts say the conversation about […]
By STEVE EDER and JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES Danny Lee Hormann suspected his wife was having an affair. So the 46-year-old Minnesota man installed spying software on his wife’s cellphone and the family computer, and stuck a GPS device to her car, letting him follow her to a lakeside cabin one night. “It was awful,” says Michele […]
By David G. Sarif A common statement you will hear from attorneys who have practiced any significant amount of family law is that “nothing surprises us” anymore. Of course, exception proves the rule and I recently experienced such an exception during a divorce mediation. I have handled hundreds of mediations and recognize that mediations […]
By Geoff Williams (Reuters) – Though it’s relatively rare, there are ways to break a prenup. Agreements are just agreements, after all, says Paul Talbert, a matrimonial lawyer in New York. “The most common way is paperwork mistakes,” adds Talbert. He’s had clients come in to divorce and produce a copy of their prenuptial agreements. […]
By Andrea Murad Divorce is a trying time for anyone—especially when children are involved. The separation process is long and filled with paperwork, especially when it comes to sorting out finances and budgeting for separate households. Experts advise parents strive to maintain their children’s lifestyle during and after the divorce to keep a sense of […]
By Temma Ehrenfeld NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Here’s a sad scenario: Grandma and Grandpa pay for camp, shoes and college funds. But something goes awry; the kids’ parents decide to split, and next thing you know it’s Grandma and Grandpa who are out in the cold, writing checks but missing their grandchildren. Think that couldn’t […]
By WSB-TV ATLANTA — NFL star Terrell Owens appears to have avoided jail time in an ongoing child support dispute. Channel 2’s Erica Byfield was at the Fulton County Courthouse on Thursday when Owens, also known as T.O., agreed to pay $20,000 in back payments. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and reality star is […]
By ESPN.com news services Terrell Owens reportedly is in more hot water over his late child support payments. Owens is $20,000 behind on the payments and could face jail time, according to a report posted on an Atlanta television station’s website. Owens angered County Judge John Goger when he did not show up for his […]
By Ryan Wilson In May, former NFL (and now IFL) wide receiver Terrell Owens appeared on Dr. Phil with three of his — in Dr. Phil’s words — baby mamas. Shortly after the show, Owens told an Atlanta radio station that, despite professional setbacks and bad investments, he’s not broke. (This contradicts remarks he made […]
