Texas Court Says Gay Couple Can't Divorce Sep 1, 2010
Among reasons J.B. argued for a divorce instead of a voidance were that spousal support and community property laws only apply in divorce cases. The appeals court said those issues are policy arguments that must be addressed by the Legislature. (Time.com)
Lawyers Take Swings at Each Other in Dodgers Divorce Trial Aug 31, 2010
Gordon has ordered Frank McCourt to pay his wife more than $225,000 in temporary monthly spousal support. Both sides agreed that the couple, who married in 1979, signed six original copies of the contested agreement. (Law.com)
Slash files for divorce Aug 31, 2010
Slash is requesting joint custody of the couple's two sons, London Emilio and 00004000 Cash Anthony, and is reportedly offering to pay spousal support. Slash and Ferrar were married in October 2001. (FOX61, CT)
Kelsey Grammer has a new (mystery) lady in his life Aug 11, 2010
She is seeking primary physical custody of their daughter Mason, 8, and son Jude, 5, as well as spousal support. A multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner, Grammer is currently starring in the Tony-winning revival of the Broadway musical "La Cage Aux Folles.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Star's trust wants wife out Aug 5, 2010
The actor was also ordered to pay her $8,000 a month in spousal support and $4,000 in child support for Galen. BANG Media International. (iAfrica.com)
House of Hurt: Separated Couple Stuck in Place Jul 21, 2010
Within a few years, the spousal support would decrease as the children grow up and Shari gets her career restarted. Early in their marriage, Chris and Shari had made a pact: He would be the primary wage earner, she would be a stay-at-home mother. (ABC News)
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5374371 Jul 15, 2010
Given that Frank's lawyers argued he couldn't afford to pay the nearly $1 million per month in temporary spousal support that Jamie requested (he first offered nothing; in May the judge settled on $637,159), he may not be in any position to pay her the hundreds of millions he might owe. In the six years he's owned the Dodgers, Frank has borrowed an estimated $390 million against the team -- staking future ticket sales -- which he used to live the high life, complete with a private jet ($2... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Lawyers dispute findings in McCourt agreement Jul 14, 2010
In a court filing, McCourt said he had to borrow money from his brother to pay the $650,000 he owed Jamie McCourt in spousal support. He said he has also borrowed $650,000 from one business associate and $150,000 from another business associate. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Detroit Public Schools Put the Fun in Dysfunctional Jul 10, 2010
There just isnt enough column space to describe the myriad dysfunction of the Detroit Public School system, much less consider its options for improvement. To wit: Recently, acting Superintendent Theresa Gueyser filed a complaint against former president of the Board of Education, Otis Mathis, for repeatedly fondling himself during private meetings with her. (Townhall.com)
Larry King's memorable moments Jul 1, 2010
Larry King is also asking a judge not to award his wife any spousal support and to invalidate an agreement in which he transferred property to her, court records show. Shawn King's petition seeks spousal support from her husband, along with ownership of the couple's home in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Salon)
Dog Whisperers marriage has gone to dogs Jun 8, 2010
According to People, Ilusion has filed for primary custody of the boys and spousal support, asking for visitation rights for Cesar. Copyright 2010 by NBC. All rights reserved. (MSNBC -- News)
Oh honey, I'm not advertising, I'm just letting people enjoy the view. ... Jun 3, 2010
He might have been tired of her and is glad for a chance to get rid of her without paying spousal support. Score: 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Oil Heir's Divorce Is a Gusher of Messy Details May 29, 2010
Jacqueline Getty who is known as Jacqui is requesting Peter Getty pay $1 million a month spousal support and that the court order him to stay 100 feet away from her. Related. (ABC News)
Big day at Northeastern May 8, 2010
McCourt settlement LA Dodgers owner and former Boston real estate developer Frank McCourt has been ordered to pay his estranged wife $637,159 a month in temporary spousal support, according to the LA Times. The amount approved by Los Angeles County Superior Court commissioner Scott Gordon is slightly less than the $988,845 that Jamie McCourt requested. (Boston Globe)
Parent Can Sue Ex for Turning Children Against Him May 8, 2010
In June 2005, a Canadian court awarded Lynch custody and ordered Segal to pay her more than $11 million Canadian dollars for child and spousal support and to resolve other financial issues. During that case, the Court of Appeal for Ontario called Segal, a developer, "an extraordinarily wealthy man" with a net worth of more than $100 million. (Law.com)
I heard a lawyer on KFI AM 640 say when a couple lives together (however many) years, they are considered legally married, and if they split up, they have to get a divorce. Is this true? Does this affect Social Security in any way? Thank you for your answer. — Common Law Woman, Brawley'>Common law marriage Apr 24, 2010
Unmarried parties seek their property rights and spousal support (called palimony) through a civil court action rather than in family court. However, if there are children of the relationship, custody, visitation, and support issues will be in family court. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Top Entertainment Stories King to divorce 7th wife Apr 17, 2010
He is also asking a court not to award Southwick-King, 50, any spousal support. His major concern is the welfare of his children, said Howard Rubenstein, a spokesman for King. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Click to read: Larry King Affair in Play in Divorce? Apr 16, 2010
He's also asking a court not to award Southwick-King, 50, any spousal support ... He could possibly keep everything he owns and not have to pay spousal support or child support. (CBS News -- Early Show)
King and seventh wife to divorce Apr 15, 2010
Ms Southwick is seeking spousal support as well as the ownership of the couple's home in Beverly Hills, California, and two properties in Utah, court records show. In his petition, meanwhile, King asks a judge not to award his wife spousal support. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Nielsens: NCAA basketball, 'Boss' rule Apr 14, 2010
Beyond the Nielsen numbers: NCAA basketball, 'Boss' rule - USATODAY.com. Beyond the Nielsen numbers: NCAA basketball, 'Boss' rule. (USA Today -- Life)
Hopper's Latest Woe: $12K Payments to Wife Apr 7, 2010
-- according to The Associated Press, the actor's attorney repeatedly described him as being "desperately ill" -- but his adult children and Duffy-Hopper showed up to hear Judge Amy Pellman's ruling, which amounted to $8,000 a month in spousal support and $4,000 in child support. Pellman also urged Hopper and Duffy-Hopper to make peace for the sake of their 7-year-old daughter, Galen, in what may be her father's final days. (ABC News)
Jon Gosselin: "DWTS" Is Damaging Kids Apr 7, 2010
The former reality TV dad is taking his ex-wife, Kate Gosselin to court to get primary custody as well as spousal support, saying that "Dancing with the Stars" is damaging his kids, TMZ reports ... There goes your spousal support. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Jon calls Kate an absentee mom Apr 7, 2010
Furthermore, List reportedly plans to argue that Kate should be paying Jon spousal support ... In response to the news, Kates attorney Mark Momjian confirmed that he had received no such petition for custody and spousal support. (MSNBC -- News)
Frank McCourt' wife seeks nearly $1M per month Mar 29, 2010
Whether her estranged husband, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, will have to pay temporary spousal support could be determined at a hearing Monday in Los Angeles ... "I request spousal support in an amount to insure that I can continue to live at the same marital standard of living that we enjoyed during our marriage," she said during a deposition. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Star too sick for court Mar 25, 2010
Hopper has offered his estranged wife who he married in 1996 $5,000-a-month in spousal support and claims it is all he can afford as he has been unable to work and his liquid assets only total $300,280. However, Victoria insists the 'Easy Rider' star has much more in his bank account thanks to artwork he has made and sold. (iAfrica.com)
Sandra Bullock Divorce Plans? Not Yet Mar 25, 2010
Just wait for his demands for spousal support after her performance. by JVMFan March 24, 2010 12:02 PM EDT. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Hopper Claims He's Broke in Divorce Battle Mar 25, 2010
In the legal documents obtained by TMZ, Hopper says he is too ill to work and can only afford to pay his estranged wife $5,000 in spousal support. In 2009 he earned $57,000 in residuals and is expected to earn that much this year, according to the court papers. (ABC News)
Wall Street Divorces Get Messier as Bankers Face Crackdowns on Bonus Cash Mar 24, 2010
This may be an advantageous time for financial executives to get divorced because theres less money in cash compensation to go toward alimony or spousal support, according to Robert Stephan Cohen, a New York attorney, whose clients have included actor and model. Non-working spouses will get a smaller share of money through restricted or deferred compensation than they would have if their spouses were rewarded with cash payouts, he said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Jamie McCourt says ex has $18 million for support Mar 23, 2010
Ex-Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt says her estranged husband has at least $18 million available that could help pay for her spousal support in the couple's bitter divorce case, according to court documents filed Monday ... His attorneys argue that Jamie McCourt should be denied $1 million in spousal support because she has assets worth more than $75 million ... A hearing to determine spousal support is slated for March 29. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Row over $2.3m cost to taxpayer of supporting Zuma's family Mar 19, 2010
5 million budget for Mr Zuma's family this year - above the spousal support office budget of R4. 5 million in 2005-06 and R8 million in 2008-09. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* S Africa row erupts over funding for Zumas big family Mar 19, 2010
This compares with the spousal support office budget of 4. 5 million rand in 2005-2006 and 8 million rand in 2008-2009. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
› Zuma to 'militarise' wives Mar 19, 2010
Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance's shadow minister for Spousal Support, Barnard Dianne-Kohler, slammed the move, branding it "a return to apartheid-era marriages". "The DA has learned that the spousal structure's return to apartheid-era ranks will be gazetted on 1 April," said Barnard. (iAfrica.com)
The Bigger the Government, the Less You Are Needed Mar 17, 2010
Fathers will be needed primarily (and after divorce, only) as providers of child and spousal support. In short, you will be needed essentially for one thing: to finance the one thing that is truly needed -- the state. (Human Events Online)
Tenets of divorce that define alimony, more Mar 13, 2010
What are the tenets that define alimony,spousal support and division of property ... It is not that alimony (also known as spousal support) is not available abroad, but it is generally seen in few cases which may involve wealthy couples or old couples who are ending long marriages. (India Times, India)
Prenuptial agreements: Unromantic, but important Mar 8, 2010
Most prenups tackle financial issues such as real estate, division of bank accounts and potential spousal support in the case of divorce or separation. GETTING IT RIGHT. (USA Today -- Money)
$1M monthly for estranged wife of Dodgers owner? Feb 21, 2010
Each party is expected to file additional papers before the March 29 hearing on spousal support. The trial to determine ownership of the Dodgers is set for May 24. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Big business backed Hitler, Stone says Jan 27, 2010
He also is asking a judge to award his wife spousal support. The Hoppers have been married nearly 14 years. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Avril Lavigne's Divorce Complicatin... Jan 17, 2010
5 million home after the end of their three-year marriage, Whibley is allegedly requesting spousal support, which Lavigne is allegedly fighting. According to The Toronto Sun, which circulates in Lavigne s native country of Canada, a source close to the two said the details of the divorce are affecting the work and progress on the album is slowing. (Suite101.com)
Avril Lavigne's Divorce Affects Stu... Jan 17, 2010
5 million home after the end of their three-year marriage, Whibley is allegedly requesting spousal support, which Lavigne is allegedly fighting. It is not known if the couple had a prenuptial agreement. (Suite101.com)
Dennis Hopper files for divorce Jan 16, 2010
He's seeking to provide spousal support for Victoria. The division of their property is yet to be determined. (CNN -- Showbiz)
