Gossipmongers have been buzzing about a strange union between an English socialite and rapper Jay Electronica. The Daily Mail reports that Kate Goldsmith, an heiress of the Rothschild banking family, and her husband Ben are getting a divorce because of Kate’s alleged affair with Jay Electronica. Apparently, Ben found explicit text messages and emails between Kate, a producer, […]
While they had incorporated with an agreement on how to equally split profits, what they hadn’t discussed – let alone agreed to in writing – was a plan for what would happen to the business partnership if their marriage failed. When they broke up a few years ago, Carol – who asked that her real […]
The Defense of Marriage Act’s denial of equal benefits to same-sex couples violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fifth Amendment, Southern District Judge Barbara Jones (See Profile) ruled yesterday. Becoming the fourth Article 3 judge to find Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violates the U.S. Constitution, Judge Jones granted summary […]
Russell Brand used his recent divorce to fuel his comedy as he hosted the 2012 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles. The comedian, who announced his split from pop star Katy Perry in December, told the audience: “Last time I did an MTV show I ended up marrying someone. “Tonight I’m going to keep my […]
The youngest son of the late billionaire Sir James Goldsmith was arrested by police for hitting his wife after discovering text messages that suggested she was having an affair with an American rapper. Ben Goldsmith, 31, was arrested on suspicion of assault and later cautioned following a furious argument with his wife, Kate, a music […]
A Clarksville, Tenn. man reportedly set fire to his house after his wife asked for a divorce, The Tennessean reported Wednesday. Chad Joseph Kirby, 36, may have caused an estimated $40,000 worth of damage to his home Tuesday after his wife moved out, local police said in a press release obtained by the paper. Kirby was arrested and charged […]
Of all of the financial activities of adulthood, divorce has to be among the least pleasant. In addition to the emotional pain, there’s the thorny matter of how to equitably divide the marital estate. Fortunately, you can involve a growing number of financial planners in the divorce process to see that this life-changing event isn’t impoverishing. It’s no […]
Some parents look on with horror when they realize their son or daughter’s marriage is in trouble. Others are delighted that their unhappy child finally sees the light. The first scenario is more common, so I will begin by discussing parents who run to the rescue. In response to an earlier blog post I wrote […]
DALLAS — A Dallas-area woman has found Neiman Marcus’ generous return policy lacking, saying the luxury retailer wouldn’t let her return $1.4 million worth of tainted items – many of them gifts her husband purchased from a store employee with whom he was allegedly having an affair. Patricia Walker is suing Neiman Marcus, claiming fraud […]
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 According to findings from the Pew Economic Mobility Project, around half of both genders suffer financially after a divorce, but the trend of women who financially profit is surpassing that of men. Historically, divorce has been kinder to the man involved, but the family law attorneys at San Francisco’s Heath-Newton, LLP are […]
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