It's a story you would expect to find in a crime novel: A woman finds that her husband has been cheating. Rather than simply asking for a divorce, she hires a hit man to get back at him. That's what police are alleging happened between a couple in Texas, which is...
Your Legal Guide Through Life’s Twists And Turns
Year: 2011
Divorce follows assault allegations against singer Rodney Atkins
Despite outward appearances, the marriages of celebrities can dissolve just as quickly as anyone else's. Country music star Rodney Atkins, who by some accounts seemed to have one of the most solid marriages in show business, has announced that he and his wife plan to...
Divorced parents can still get more family time with kids
The holidays can be a tough time for divorced parents, especially those whose children are scheduled to spend them with their other parent. Loneliness can settle in and suck out all the joy we're supposed to feel at this time of year. But there are ways for you to get...
Having trouble getting child support? Follow these tips
You went to court, got your divorce, and reached a settlement with your ex on child support. But the checks didn't come. Why not? There could be any number of reasons, but one thing is certain: You are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than half of...
Military divorce rate rises again
They serve their country with honor and bravery in times of war. But when the troops return home, they sometimes face other struggles on the home front. The rate of military divorce was 2.6 percent in 2001. By 2009, it had increased to 3.6 percent. And statistics...
Divorcing your husband? Put these items on your to-do list
It may come as no surprise that a lot of women wait until after the end-of-year holidays to file for divorce. It would seem much easier: You're pressed for time and money, you don't want to upset the kids, and you'd rather avoid all the probing questions relatives are...
Country singer Mindy McCready found hiding with son
When it comes to family law troubles, celebrities are by no means immune. This past week saw a child custody battle between a famous mother and her family. Police in Arkansas found country singer Mindy McCready hiding out in a vacant summer home with her 5-year-old...
When divorce gets dangerous, take steps for protection
Too often we hear stories about a divorce that erupts into physical violence. The violence may have been a problem in the marriage and the cause of the breakup. In other cases, it seems to come out of nowhere, but is the result of escalating emotions prevelant in...
Ex-fiancé of missing woman reunited with children
In situations involving conflict between parents, such as a divorce or custody battle, children often experience distress, even when the parents say they want what's best for them. Sometimes a family conflict rises to a level where the government intervenes, making it...
Is the economy preventing you from getting divorced?
Heard any reports on the economy lately? By now, many of us have grown tired of financial experts and analysts talking ad nauseum about the recession. Some say it's getting worse, explaining that we're headed for a depression, or that it's a "double-dip." Others say...
