Family Law

Ex-stripper, Priest Engaged in Child Custody Fight

In South Florida, a Catholic priest and ex-stripper are engaged in a legal battle over child custody of the daughter the priest admits he fathered.

Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 03:09 PM

'Wanted' Father Arrested in Child Support Case

A father of two and former Foxboro, Massachusetts resident was arrested last week on charges that he failed to remit child support payments.

Monday, September 14, 2009 at 03:20 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

Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Nursing Home Abuse

A 39-year-old former nurse assistant who was accused of striking a brain-injured resident of a nursing home was sentenced to five years in prison for nursing home abuse.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 10:39 AM

Alleged Krazy Glue Victim Charged with Child Abuse

A Wisconsin man who was reportedly the target of a love revenge plot has now been charged with child abuse.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 08:48 AM

High-Profile Divorce Reaches 7th Day

George David, the former chief executive at United Technologies Corporation (UTC), reportedly took the stand on Monday as he and his estranged wife Marie Douglas-David, attempted to divide their assets in a divorce.

Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 03:35 PM

28-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Fatal Child Abuse

A Jackson, Mississippi man who was accused of the 2007 shaking death of his 4-year-old son reportedly pleaded guilty to the crime today.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 02:30 PM

State Sues Federal Government on Marriage Law

Massachusetts is once again leading the charge for all couples to have equal rights in marriage.

Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 03:17 PM

Ontario Woman Fights for Child Support From Keanu Reeves

Legal documents have reportedly been filed against Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves ordering him to undergo a DNA test to determine if he owes an Ontario woman spousal and child support.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 08:26 AM

Three Accused of Child Abuse, Infant Found Covered in Waste

Three Long Island, New York residents pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to various child abuse charges that included assault and endangering the welfare.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 12:50 PM

R&B star set to divorce, papers made public

Usher Raymond's divorce papers recently revealed that his marriage was not going as smoothly as he hoped fans would believe.

Monday, June 22, 2009 at 03:13 PM

Missing Man Found, Wife Files for Divorce

The wife of a man who had been missing since 2002 and was recently found alive and well in South Dakota has filed for divorce, NBC affiliate KJRH reports.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 03:28 PM

Judge: Some divorce cases need no-fault law

A New York man's ongoing divorce proceeding is proving to one retired judge that some of the laws in the state need to be reformed.

Monday, May 11, 2009 at 02:59 PM

Kelis Files for Divorce from Hip-Hop Husband Nas

Kelis files for divorce from hip-hop husband Nas.

Friday, May 1, 2009 at 02:49 PM

Sean Penn appears headed for divorce for second time in two years

After giving it a second try following the filing of divorce papers in 2007 it appears that Sean Penn and wife Robin Wright Penn will be making it official this time.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 04:29 PM

Recession Causing Some To Put Off Divorce

The recession is forcing many couples to cut back on a number of things they would have done in better economic times and apparently divorce is one of them.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 03:15 PM

Kate Walsh/Alex Young Divorce Heats Up

The divorce proceedings between Private Practice actress Kate Walsh and her estranged husband Alex Young appear to be taking a nasty turn as Young has filed suit against the couple's accountants.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 03:13 PM

Studies: Americans Ambivalent About Divorce, Less Likely to have one in MLB City

Although it would appear that divorce rates have been on the upswing for a number of decades, a new study finds that Americans' attitudes toward divorce have grown to ambivalence rather than acceptance.

Monday, April 27, 2009 at 04:19 PM

Dykstra's Wife 'Nails' Him With Divorce

Former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra has been hit with divorce papers after his wife, Terri, filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.

Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 03:12 PM

$28M in Child Support Payments Go Untouched in Florida

According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel, the state of Florida is holding onto $28 million in child support payments because it can't figure out which parents should receive the money.

Monday, April 20, 2009 at 04:45 PM

Ex-wife Says $43 million Divorce Settlement is Not Enough

The former wife of a Connecticut millionaire is claiming she cannot live on the $43 million she was awarded in a 2005 divorce and is now suing her ex-husband to cover her expenses.

Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 03:15 PM

Kentucky Jury Awards $2.5 million in Medical Malpractice Suit

A Kentucky jury has awarded $2.5 million to a married couple in a medical malpractice lawsuit this week.

Friday, March 13, 2009 at 03:10 PM

Anne Heche settles divorce case

Anne Heche and her former husband Coleman Laffoon have settled their divorce proceedings which will result in the former actress paying $515,000 to her ex in addition to the $3,700 per month in child support agreed to last year.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 02:38 PM

Court Rules Surgeon Cannot Get Kidney in Divorce Case

A New York supreme court has ruled that a surgeon who donated a kidney to his wife cannot ask to be compensated for the organ in the couple's divorce case.

Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 02:38 PM

Surgeon Wants Donated Kidney in Divorce Settlement

A New York man who is in the process of divorcing his wife says he wants the kidney he donated to her returned - but he'll settle for $1.5 million instead.

Friday, January 9, 2009 at 06:47 AM

T.I. Pays $8,000 in Overdue Legal Fees

Rapper T.I. paid $8,000 in overdue legal fees this week that he was ordered to pay for the mother of his two sons, saying it was an oversight.

Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 07:21 AM

Survey: "Divorce Down, Post-nuptials Up"

Having marital problems? You aren't not alone. Avvo, the free website that helps consumers with their legal matters, asked its top-rated lawyers to assess the impact of the current recession on marriage and divorce.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 01:43 PM

Mother Sues After Boy Dies of Malnutrition

A woman from Texas has launched legal action against a care home.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 08:58 AM

Safe-haven Law 'Should Be Re-written'

Officials in Nebraska are to rewrite the state's safe-haven law.

Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 08:32 AM

Concerns Over Abandonment Law as Teenager is Left

Officials in Nebraska have expressed concern that the safe haven law brought into effect in July could lead to the state becoming a dumping ground for unwanted children.

Friday, October 10, 2008 at 09:24 AM

More Divorces Resulting in Pet Disputes

Divorce lawyers are reporting a growing number of cases in which splitting couples are battling for custody of pets.

Friday, October 3, 2008 at 08:06 AM

Child Support Court Case Thrown Out

A woman in South Carolina was summoned to court after a computerized child support payments system found that she owed $0.63.

Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 09:47 AM

Wrestler and estranged wife argue over divorce settlement

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and his estranged wife Linda have disagreed about the value of his fortune.

Monday, September 8, 2008 at 09:39 AM

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