Divorce

Shaq And Wife File For Second Divorce

Earlier this week, the wife of basketball star and Twitter enthusiast Shaquille O'Neal filed for a legal separation with indent to divorce in a Los Angeles court.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 02:16 PM

Divorce Attorneys: Tough Times Keep Spouses Together

As the recession shrinks salaries, bank accounts and job opportunities, it may also play a role in decreasing the frequency of divorce proceedings in the U.S.

Monday, November 2, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Rockers Lavigne and Whibley File for Divorce

Punk-pop singer Avril Lavigne has filed for divorce from follow rocker and husband Deryck Jason Whibley of the band Sum 41.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 03:09 PM

Divorce Case Questions Constitutionality of Gay Marriage Ban

A lawsuit filed by a gay man seeking a divorce from his husband in Texas has renewed the same-sex marriage debate in the conservative state.

Monday, October 5, 2009 at 02:50 PM

New Lawyer to Represent Jon Gosselin in Divorce Court

A well-known reality TV father is now being represented in a divorce settlement by a high-profile attorney.

Monday, September 21, 2009 at 03:31 PM

Oklahoma Legislators Seek to Shed Divorce Costs

Public policy changes in Oklahoma are likely to reduce the cost of family separation issues to the state.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 03:29 PM

Playboy Hugh Hefner to Divorce Estranged Wife

Renowned Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner filed for divorce on Thursday after a twenty year marriage, according to court documents.

Friday, September 11, 2009 at 02:14 PM

Pet Custody Discussions Arise in Divorce Courts

Recent discussions and court decisions may reflect a change in attitudes about how pets should be handled in divorce proceedings.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 03:15 PM

'30 Rock' Star Files for Divorce

An Emmy-nominated actor from the hit television show 30 Rock has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife of 23 years.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 02:14 PM

Nas Disputes Income Claim in Divorce

A hip-hop artist has revealed his financial status in an effort to reportedly counter the claims of his wealth by his estranged wife.

Monday, July 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM

Man Released After 14 Years in Prison for Not Paying Alimony

H. Beatty Chadwick, 73, was reportedly released from prison last weekend after serving 14 years on a contempt-of-court charge for not paying alimony.

Friday, July 17, 2009 at 03:57 PM

Jackson's mother files for custody of pop singer's children

The mother of Michael Jackson, the pop star who died last week of a reported cardiac arrest, has filed guardianship papers in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday to gain child custody of the singer's three kids.

Monday, June 29, 2009 at 12:16 PM

'Jon & Kate' on Hiatus, May Return with New Girlfriend

Thanks to tabloids and seemingly endless internet chatter, the reality show Jon & Kate Plus Eight enjoyed its highest ratings of the series on Monday night when the couple publically announced they would be getting a divorce.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM

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