USTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas Supreme Courtadvisory board on Friday debated forms intended to make it easier and less expensive for poor Texans to get divorced — hearing from proponents who say the forms would make the legal system more accessible, and attorneys’ groups who argue family law is too complicated to manage without a lawyer. Last […]
(CNN) — Jada Pinkett Smith has reiterated that she and husband Will Smith are not getting a divorce, and that any rumors to the contrary are “ridiculous.” According to People magazine, the actress made these comments recently to French magazine Gala. During the interview, the 40-year-old indicated that she and her 43-year-old action-star husband are […]
Q: My lawyer keeps talking to me about “temporary orders.” I have no idea what she is talking about, and her explanation makes less sense each time we talk. Can you tell me what these are? A: If she cannot explain “temporary orders,” you have a serious communication issue. Unfortunately, many lawyers forget that “lawyerspeak” […]
Divorce. It’s right up there with death of a spouse for the most stressful life events we can experience. Yet just as you cannot escape the paperwork and financial issues after the death of a loved one, you can’t afford to ignore the financial aspects of a divorce, as you are setting the foundation for […]
Dear Straight Talk: I am 22 and getting married next month. We are planning something special in the backyard of a friend’s house with our families and friends. My father has written a check to cover most of the food. The problem is my parents are divorced and my father cannot stand being around my mother. […]
In the same way that brides consult 1,000 people along their path to bliss, from cake makers to DJs, divorcing couples have a ton of people to meet as they disembark from their marital joy ride. The expo was the brainchild of Francine Baras and Nicole Baras Feuer, a mother-daughter team who have both been […]
Kim Kardashian apparently isn’t immune to the breakup-related shift in physique. The celebutante and reality show star, who’s going through a rough divorce with pro baller Kris Humphries, told Us Weekly she recently lost 6 pounds in just 7 days. “I’m on a mission,” she explained. “I figure, I’m single. Now is the best time to get […]
Dear Straight Talk: I am 22 and getting married next month. We are planning something special in the backyard of a friend’s house with our families and friends. My father has written a check to cover most of the food. The problem is my parents are divorced and my father cannot stand being around my mother. […]
Divorce. It’s right up there with death of a spouse for the most stressful life events we can experience. Yet just as you cannot escape the paperwork and financial issues after the death of a loved one, you can’t afford to ignore the financial aspects of a divorce, as you are setting the foundation for […]
Judging by the content of the emails I received following last week’s article on “The Impact of Divorce on Academics,” after divorce it can be challenging for parents to find a balance when dealing with academics. Actually, the word I most often saw was “guilt,” which was not at all what I was going for. […]
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