Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are getting divorced. Even before the two issued a statement, our smart devices were buzzing with details and speculations as to the cause of the split as Jonas was spotted visiting family law attorneys in Florida. Like most celebrities, the sad news was confirmed by the joint statement issued by
“The Road Not [Yet] Taken”: How AI May Impact and Innovate Divorce & Family Law
In August 1915, Robert Frost first published arguably his most famous poem, “The Road Not Taken”. The poem has since become a ubiquitous part of the American culture, with its signature phrases – “Two roads diverged in a wood and I–I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference”— being…
What Happens When Harry Divorces Sally?
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The Gray Divorce And The Rapid Rise Of The Single Baby Boomer
A Career Choice and Life Perspective – Part 1
If you are reading this article, chances are you have seen the 1989 American romantic comedy, When Harry Met Sally, a film comedically exploring the story of a decade long friendship that evolves into…
The Law of Divorce Relativity: The Harsh Truth of Child Support in Texas and Post-Divorce Standard of Living
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What would you do with $129,755.00 per month? That is the question that Kevin Costner’s attorneys are posing of his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, in their on-going divorce that is playing out on a very public stage. According to Baumgartner, the nearly $130,000.00 in temporary child support ordered by the court is less than half…
“Deal or No Deal” – The Costner Divorce and the Enforceability of Prenuptial Agreements
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Kevin Costner is getting divorced after 19 years of marriage. To say that the divorce has been contentious to date would be an understatement. It seems that nearly every week a new article appears on Yahoo! or other tabloids reporting on the intimate details of their divorce suit. Costner’s estranged wife, Christine, has alleged that…
Hit Me Baby Just One Time – But Not in Texas: How the 2023 Texas Legislative Update to Family Violence Protective Orders Will Affect Divorce and Custody Litigation
According to various studies, COVID-19 lockdowns exacerbated family and domestic violence disputes. Not surprising considering that periods involving natural disasters, economic crises, and civil unrest have historically seen an uptick in family-related violence. However, the lockdowns created a unique opportunity for family violence perpetrators to isolate victims who had few opportunities for escape and even…
“From Boots to Beaches”: The Texas and Florida Bans on Gender-Affirming Care and What this Means for Parental Rights
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“From Boots to Beaches”1: The Texas and Florida Bans on Gender-Affirming Care and What this Means for Parental Rights
At the end of March, I had the pleasure of presenting, along with my colleague, Serena Hudson, to the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association during their annual retreat in Austin, Texas.
“Conscious [Financial] Uncoupling”: What Can We Learn from the Reese Witherspoon Divorce
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In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow – who of course dominated celebrity media coverage as the declared victim/victor of the “ski massacre trial” – popularized the term “conscious uncoupling” to describe the amicable dissolution of her marriage to then-husband, Chris Martin. While the term has become the subject of numerous memes and gifs over the past…
Introducing the Ex-Files: Why I Decided to Create this Blog
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During nearly every initial consultation with a potential family law client, I hear those phrases that sound like nails on a chalk board: “Well I spoke to my friend who went through a divorce” or “I spoke with my counselor” or “I Googled…”. Much like physicians who tell their patients to stop relying on WebMD…