When celebrity custody battles hit headlines, we often see the flash and the fury. But behind the tabloids lies something more human and instructive.
In a recent interview with podcaster Jay Shetty, Madonna reflected on her 2016 custody fight with ex-husband Guy Ritchie over their son Rocco.
All divorces typically fall into a spectrum. On one end, it can happen swiftly and quietly if both spouses agree on terms; on the other, it can drag on for ages if they’re locked in battle. But have you ever wondered how the new generation, specifically Gen Z, divorces? Do they announce their split mid-choreography in a TikTok post? More importantly, where does “rizz” factor into all this?
We promise this blog isn’t filled with Gen Z stereotypes.
Divorce often raises financial questions: who keeps the house, who pays support, and — in rare cases — who foots the tuition bill. And we’re not talking about the kids’ tuition, but a spouse’s. Case in point: a divorced couple in Singapore in which a judge rejected a woman’s request for her ex-husband to pay her university fees, calling her stance “extremely unreasonable.
It’s a headline that has caused many jaws to drop (including ours): Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorcing after 19 years of marriage. How could two people who projected an image of harmony for so long suddenly part ways?
We’ve handled enough cases as family law attorneys — not to mention, chronicled many celebrity breakups — to know the pattern: even the strongest relationships can fall apart.
Does the idea of trekking through picturesque hills, humming happy tunes, and bonding with fellow divorcees appeal to you? Imagine stepping off the bus, wandering through serene tea plantations, reaching the hilltop, and swaying to the soothing sounds of your newfound friends’ hymns of freedom.
Remember the princess who divorced her ex-husband after accusing him of cheating? We do. Meet Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of the ruler of Dubai. She briefly captured the world’s attention by pulling off the rare feat of announcing her intention to divorce via Instagram.
If you ever thought handling one teenager’s curfew was tough, imagine managing eight unique personalities while also dealing with a public divorce. It’s the stuff that a reality-TV producer’s dream is made of. Enter Kate Gosselin, former reality star, author, and the woman who became a household name, thanks to Jon & Kate Plus 8.
Their reality TV show made Kate, her ex-husband Jon, and their brood of eight household names back in the late 2000s. But as media habits shift and attention spans shrink, the Gosselins appear to be switching gears and turning to TikTok for attention.
With legal drama, high fashion, and bold one-liners, rapper Cardi B (real name Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) turned her recent Los Angeles civil trial into a viral moment that’s as relatable as it is headline-grabbing. For family law attorneys like us, Cardi B’s courtroom quotes are equal parts entertainment and unexpected lessons in maintaining poise while on oath.
Imagine asking your spouse, the one you promised to have and to hold, until death do you part, for an open marriage. Not exactly winning any awards for "Classiest Moves" in the wedding handbook, but hey, people do it. All the time.
Well, maybe not all the time.
When two writers become a couple, certain things are almost guaranteed: a happy family of wordsmiths, a house lined with bookshelves, or — in the event of a split — a divorce conducted entirely on the battlefield of prose. And when that split happens, there’s a good chance both exes will gleefully turn their pens on each other.