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The Difference that Jurisdiction Could Make in a High Profile Divorce Case
Different states and different countries have laws that can significantly affect the outcome of a divorce. A prime example is a high profile case reported in the New York Post .Tracey Hejalian-Amon is the wife of a wealthy estranged husband, Swiss businessman Maurice Alin Amon. The couple has been married for eight years, and Hejailan-Amon […]
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Can a Party in a Divorce Case Sue a Judge?
Suing a judge occurs rarely, but does happen. In 2015, the judge presiding over a NY divorce case sanctioned an attorney who represented himself in the divorce case. Recently, the attorney filed a lawsuit against the judge and sued for damages. Details of the Filing The New York Law Journal reported at the end of […]
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Does an Ex-Spouse’s Co-habitation Enable You to End Spousal Support?
Sometimes during divorce or after a divorce concludes, the spouse receiving spousal support may begin cohabiting with another partner. Should you have to pay spousal support, which would effectively go to supporting that couple instead of an independent spouse? How Does New York Law Address This Issue? Last year, a case called Sanseri v. Sanseri […]
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Bizarre Divorce: Wife Granted Child Custody When Charged for Attempted Murder of Her Ex
In 2009, Eric Stevens filed to divorce his wife Tiffany Stevens. Since then, close to 180 motions (filed by both parties) and rulings have gone into in the divorce and custody cases. According to the Daily News, three years after filing for divorce, Tiffany allegedly tried to hire a maintenance man to kill her husband […]
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Some Celebrity Divorces Resolve Amicably
Suffolk County Divorce Attorney Chris Palermo So often we hear about celebrity divorces that end horrifically, whether in legal battles over one spouse getting his/her lion’s share of the wealth, battling over child custody or tragic tales of drug abuse that translate into wild dramatic scenes. Consequently, when celebrity couples end a marriage amicably and […]
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Celebrities and Prenups
Johnny Depp’s claimed net worth according to Celebrity Net Worth is $350 million but actual worth may be closer to $400 million. After two years of marriage, his wife Amber Heard filed for divorce in a Los Angeles court last week. They married without a prenuptial agreement, and she requested spousal support but Depp denied […]
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Client Testimonials: Should You Share What Your Clients Have to Say?
Nothing speaks like a testimonial. When you do a good job, satisfy a client’s needs and deliver above and beyond what was expected, everybody wins. A job well done simply makes everyone feel good. Many times, happy clients are willing to write a testimonial for you. And testimonials serve a valuable purpose in promoting your […]
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How Far Do Privacy Rights Stretch for a Child’s Safety?
A father recorded a conversation between his son and his ex-wife’s live-in boyfriend. Later on, when he turned in the recording as evidence, the boyfriend’s attorney challenged the admissibility of the recording, calling it illegal eavesdropping. According to ABC News, the boy was five years old and the father decided in good faith that recording […]
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Manhattan Neurosurgeon's Divorce Case Takes New Twist
Manhattan neurosurgeon Eric Braverman, recently convicted of attempting to steal court documents tied to his divorce, faces new charges after police arrested him for sexual abuse. According to sources, Dr. Braverman brought a woman to his luxury apartment in the Tribeca area on January 4, 2015, and sexually assaulted her. Authorities could not explain why […]
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Spector Files for Divorce from Third Wife
Music producer Phil Spector, currently serving a 19-year-sentence in a state prison facility in California, has filed for divorce from wife number three, Rachelle, claiming that she’s spending the couple’s money as fast as she can get her hands on it. Spector, 76, is believed to be worth more than $35 million. According to Spector, […]
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