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One Surprising Way to Mark the End of a Divorce

The finalization of a divorce can be met with a flurry of emotion, from sadness to relief. For some, they feel a sense of joyfulness. The drama of their past relationship and the stress from a lengthy ...
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A Parent's Guide for Handling Divorce

It can be easy for a person to get caught up in a divorce, especially a parent. A parent not only has to worry about their own stress, anxiety and frustrations, but also their child's. A child may ...
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The World's Wackiest Reasons for Divorce

Couples file for divorce citing a variety of reasons, from serious offenses to kooky and absurd infractions. Read on to discover some of the craziest reasons people want to get divorced. 50 Shades of ...
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Delays in the Bronx Court System

On April 13 th, the New York Times published an examination of the Bronx Court System, critiquing the courts for extensive delays which undermine the notion of the right to a speedy trial. The article ...
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Supreme Court Hearings on Same-Sex Marriage

This morning, Tuesday March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing two critical cases regarding whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. One case is on Proposition 8, a ...
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The World's Potentially Most Expensive Divorce

Oil billionaire Harold Hamm's divorce from Sue Ann Hamm, a lawyer and economist, could be the most expensive divorce in history. The oil tycoon is ranked number 35 on Forbes' list of ...
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Demi Moore seeks Spousal Support from Ashton Kutcher

In latest celebrity divorce, between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Moore is seeking spousal support and attorney fees from Kutcher. After being married for six years, the couple separated in November ...
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Long Island Woman Gets Prenup Thrown Out

In a highly unusual divorce case, a Long Island woman Elizabeth Petrakis got her prenuptial agreement thrown out by a Brooklyn appellate court. This case is particularly groundbreaking because prior ...
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Miss America and Brooklyn DA Spread Awareness about Child Abuse

Mallory Hagan became the first Miss America from Brooklyn when she was crowned the pageant winner in January 2013. After winning this title, Hagan partnered with the Brooklyn District Attorney ...
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Divorce Inequality for Same-Sex Couples

The cover story of this week's issue of New York Magazine, "Divorce Equality: When Gay Marriage Ends" , detailed the obstacles same-sex couples face, not only when getting married, but ...
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Beijing Divorce Ruling Marks Major Step for Domestic Violence Law

In a groundbreaking ruling for domestic violence law and women's rights, a Beijing court granted a divorce on grounds of domestic abuse and issued its first ever restraining order on behalf of Kim ...
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East Village Ice Cream Shop Could Close Due to Owner's Divorce

If you have ever been to Lula's Sweet Apothecary in East Village, you might be saddened to know there is a chance it will close, all due to a New York divorce that happened last year. The vegan ...
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Divorced Females Often Lose Health Insurance After Divorce

Studies have shown that many women end up without health insurance after divorce. If you are a female facing divorce, you should take a look at why you may be at risk of losing health coverage. You ...
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Reasons for the Higher Divorce Rate Among Couples Who Split Chores Evenly

Recently, a study was released from Norway that suggested that couples who split household chores equally are about 50 percent more likely to get divorced than those who don't divided them up. Of ...
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How to Divorce a Missing Spouse in NY

Your spouse may not accept that you want a divorce. In fact, you may not even be able to locate your spouse in order to serve him or her with papers. If this is the case, you do not have to stay ...
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Why Has the New York Divorce Risen?

If you are facing divorce in New York right now, you are not alone. The number of divorces in this state rose by 8 percent in 2012, according to The Business Review. So far, divorces in 2012 are on ...
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Celebrity Prenuptial Agreements

Despite the increasing popularity of prenuptial agreements, especially among the wealthy, not everyone decides to get one. Take a look at some of the celebrities in the news lately, either for divorce ...
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Kenny G and Wife Divorce After 20 Years of Marriage

Kenny G, or Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, is divorcing his wife Balynda Helen Benson-Gorelick after 20 years of marriage. The two have been separated for seven months, and are citing irreconcilable ...
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Deion Sanders Tries Hard to Sell Condo Quickly During Divorce

The latest news about Deion Sanders' divorce is that he is trying to get rid of some of his property. In fact, he is reportedly attempting to sell his condo for much less than market value, since ...
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Adrienne and Paul of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Divorce

Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recently filed for divorce. They are just one of 35 couples who have filed for divorce since being on this show, so this should ...
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Katie Holmes Files for Divorce from Tom Cruise in New York

After years of rumors suggesting divorce, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are finally ending their marriage. Katie filed in New York last week, reportedly catching Tom by surprise. The divorce, which ...
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Vanessa and Kobe Bryant Reconcile Before Divorce Is Final

Everyone likely remembers the high profile divorce case of Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa. She is known for being offered quite a nice settlement, including three homes. But now the divorce may be ...
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The Kardashian Case Could End Up In Divorce Court

Most people are already aware of the drama that stems from the widely publicized divorce of Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Now the drama seems to be escalating because Kris apparently wants to go ...
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Recent New York Family Law Cases

Today's post provides summaries for recent family law court decisions. * T.V. (Anonymous), et al., Appellants v. New York State Department of Health - a surrogate case * V.P v. C.P. - a ...
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"The Psycho Ex Wife" Website and Custody

Something about getting a divorce can push people over the edge. One man (Anthony Morelli) decided to blog about his experiences dealing with his ex-wife on a site called ThePsychoExWife.com. His ...
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