Last week, USA Today ran an interesting story saying that people who come from families with more siblings are less likely for divorce. The newspaper said that a new study found a correlation between having brothers and sisters, and the effect they have on separations in adulthood. According to a survey of 57,061 adults, collected between 1972 and 2012, each …
‘Glee’ Star Divorces Husband
Cheyenne Jackson, a star on the television shows Glee and 30 Rock, has filed from divorce from his husband after they were married in 2011. According to the New York Daily News, the 38-year-old actor has filed from divorce from his Monte Lapka, with a source saying the couple was “living separate lives.” “Cheyenne Jackson and his husband Monte Lapka …
Iconic Wrestler Rick Flair Arrested for Failing to Pay Spousal Support
According to the Charlotte Observer, a North Carolina judge ordered the arrest last week of former professional wrestling champion Ric Flair, who was held in contempt for not paying his estranged wife more than $32,000 in spousal support. The Observer reported that Flair, whose birth name is Richard Fliehr, was ordered to pay $4,000 a month to Jacqueline Beems, after …
Rupert Murdoch Files for Divorce
According to the New York Times, after 14 years of marriage Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from his third wife Wendi. Murdoch owns more than 38 percent of the $73 billion media conglomerate News Corporation, which owns assets like Fox Broadcasting, Fox News and 21st Century Fox. The Times reported that Murdoch filed for divorce in the New York …
DOMA Ruling Could Impact Same-Sex Divorce
According to the New York Times, the Supreme Court’s ruling last month striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) may have implications on same-sex couples looking to divorce. The Times reported that state bans on same-sex marriages have made divorce cases harder. However, according to the newspaper, the overturning of DOMA will “provide a basis for challenges to …
Former NFL Star Chad Johnson Reportedly Struggling With Child Support Payments
Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson, who was jailed last month for contempt of court after slapping his attorney on the back during a hearing, is reportedly spending more than $16,000 on child support payments. According to NESN, Johnson, who has not played a down in the NFL since a divorce from realty television star Evelyn Lozada, is spending $46,000 more …
Bergen County Divorce Lawyers: Changes May Be Coming to New York Alimony
According to the Wall Street Journal, a New York lawmaker has proposed legislation to change alimony guidelines, which include setting new rules to determine the length and amount of post-divorce awards. The WSJ reports that the proposed legislation would abolish “sweeping changes” made to matrimonial laws just three years ago, which are used for current support calculation guidelines. “We’re really …