Rosie O’Donnell and Wife Finalize Divorce, Custody Issues
The latest saga in comedienne Rosie O'Donnell's tumultuous love life seems to have been settled peacefully. As many of our readers may recall, O'Donnell wed her partner Kelli Carpenter in San Francisco back in 2004 when then-mayor Gavin Newsom declared same-sex marriages legal. More than a decade…
Tips to Reduce Divorce-Related Stress
Going through a divorce is something that is very stressful. Even if the divorce is planned or if you are the one who initiated the divorce, the stress can still occur. There are some ways that people in the midst of a divorce can help…
Divorce Still Not Final for California’s Former First Couple
Most Californians remember the sordid details behind the end of the marriage between our former "governator," Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver. The couple announced their separation back in 2011, not long after Schwarzenegger's governorship ended. The announcement came after it was revealed…
Domestic Partnerships: When It’s Time to Separate
While divorce courts should not show any bias toward gender or sexual orientation, this does still happen in some cases, and it's important to have legal representation who understands these challenges and can fight for your rights and interests. Custody battles and other issues involving…
Looking for an Amicable Divorce Option? Consider Mediation.
If you're like most of us, you have probably heard a few divorce horror stories, whether on the news or from a friend. For some people, these terrible situations may even seem like a deterrent to end your marriage, despite being unhappily married. While finding…
Cuoco and Sweeting Do a Social Media Cleanse
Back in the day, when you broke up with a spouse or significant other, you might cut him or her out of your scrapbook photos or burn the scrapbooks entirely. Now, with our images mostly on social media, some people are choosing to remove all…
Stanford Love Triangle Triggers Job Losses
Divorce can be a messy business. That's especially so when the people involved work together. One divorce here in Northern California has gotten particularly complicated. In fact, it has led to the resignation of the dean of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business who…
What Are the Laws That Govern Divorce in California?
In California, divorce is regulated by the Uniform Divorce Recognition Act. It starts by saying that for a divorce to be recognized, both parties have to live in California at the time of the divorce or it cannot be recognized. In other words, if you…
Study: 43 Percent of People Don’t Know Their Spouse’s Salary
Recently, we discussed the importance of couples talking about finances before they get married. Having similar values around money and goals for how to spend and save it are important factors in a marriage. Honesty about finances during the marriage is crucial also. Finally, if…
Long-Term Musical Couple Announces Split
Another long-term, high-profile California couple seems to be going their separate ways, as a long-term musical couple announces split. Singers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have announced that they are ending their nearly 13-year marriage. Stefani, of the group No Doubt and the television show…
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