When skier Lindsey Vonn checked her time after completing the downhill ski event of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, she knew that she had won the gold medal. In interviews following her emotional win, she credited her husband and coach, Thomas, for helping her...
Month: November 2011
Consider incorporating an alimony trust into your Georgia divorce
If your spouse has been ordered to pay alimony, whether rehabilitative or for the remainder of your life, you will likely come to depend on those maintenance payments for your livelihood. So what happens if your former spouse passes away or becomes financially...
Moore-Kutcher marriage will end in divorce
After several months of allegations and media speculation regarding infidelity and a troubled marriage, actress Demi Moore has announced that she will file for divorce from actor Ashton Kutcher, her husband of six years.The 15-year age difference between Moore and...
Terrell Owens makes child support payment to avoid jail time
It seems that not a month goes by without some family court complaint or criminal charges being filed against professional football player Terrell Owens regarding unpaid child support. In the latest installment of Owens' ongoing child support drama, a warrant for his...
Georgia family court judge finalizes singer’s divorce
A family court judge in Fulton County has signed off on the divorce settlement agreement of singer Christina Milian and rapper and producer The Dream, whose real name is Terius Nash. The couple was married for just over two years, during which time they had one...
Women more likely to face long-term financial effects of divorce
According to a recent study, women who file for divorce are more likely to suffer long-term financial repercussions of that split than women who remain married or remarry following divorce. Specifically, the data indicates that divorced women may end up with less...
Kim Kardashian reportedly asks court to deny alimony
As most of our Georgia readers probably already know, reality television star Kim Kardashian filed for divorce earlier this week from her husband, professional basketball player Kris Humphries. Few people were shocked by the announcement, although the speed at which...
Georgia judge champions divorce prevention act
In an effort to lower the rate of "preventable" divorces, a retired Georgia judge is encouraging states throughout the country to pass and implement the "Second Chances Act." The purpose the act is to reduce the number of couples who divorce for "soft" reasons, such...
