Celebrity divorces usually involve two people that we have never met, yet as a society, we tend to be very intrigued by them. They very often deal with the same types of issues, such as custody battles, consulting a divorce lawyer, and prenuptial agreements. Even though we don’t personally know the celebrities on TV or in the magazines, there are a few different reasons that can explain why we care so much.
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Prince William is getting married, and as was bound to happen, marriage as an institution is getting a lot more press.
Time Magazine had a cover story on the state of marriage in the 21st century. They reported a lot of interesting statistics that I would like to share with you in case you missed the article. As a Chicago divorce lawyer, the statistics intrigued me.
Following up on last week’s post that former Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gore announced their separation, today we learn of yet another Gore separation. CNN Political Ticker reports that the Gore’s oldest daughter, Karenna Gore…
Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gore separate after 40 years of marriage.
Not necessarily in a court of law. States differ as to whether infidelity makes a difference in a divorce settlement. Illinois, for example, is a “no-fault” state, meaning a spouse’s infidelity has no effect on the judge’s final settlement decision.
Of course, cheating does matter to the parties involved.
An Illinois attorney since 1984, Michael represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, property division, custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence, and the preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Michael draws on his previous work experiences in accounting and as a tax attorney to negotiate and litigate complex financial issues in matrimonial cases.
