January has earned a reputation as “divorce month” because it is supposedly when couples flock to divorce lawyers like shoppers chasing post-holiday discounts. But is the idea of a divorce month just a myth perpetuated by sensational headlines, or is there something more to it?
As family law attorneys, we’ve seen firsthand how seasonal trends can influence the timing of marital splits, so we decided to break down this phenomenon to try and divorce fact from fiction.
Many family law attorneys have seen some pretty wild tactics from people trying to dodge paying child support. But few can rival the audacity of those who fake their own death in order to do so. It seems like the plot of an Adam Sandler movie, but such scenarios do play out in real life, including one that recently made headlines.
At our law offices, we field plenty of inquiries about child custody, modifications, and other thorny divorce matters. When things are quiet, we sometimes stumble across advice columns involving divorcees pondering life’s post-split dilemmas:
“Should I tell my new partner about my child?”
“Should I sell my wedding ring?”
“Should I downsize?”
The most intriguing question, at least to us, is whether they should start dating again, specifically, whether dating applications such as Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge are worth the plunge.
As we approach the end of 2024, we regret to inform you that the year lacked courthouse appearances quite as meme-worthy as Gwyneth Paltrow’s skiing trial in 2023. You remember the one: Gwyneth’s effortlessly chic courtroom wardrobe, her “I lost half a day of skiing” one-liner, and the internet collectively losing its mind.
The case of Steven Phillips, a man who spent 24 years behind bars for crimes he didn’t commit, is a strange one. Thanks to DNA evidence, his name was cleared and he rightfully received substantial compensation for his wrongful imprisonment. But then came a plot twist: his ex-wife sued him because she felt entitled to a share of that money.
Co-parenting is challenging under normal circumstances, but throw a billionaire tech mogul into the mix, and you’ve got a custody battle of interstellar proportions. Enter Elon Musk and Grimes, a duo that has been getting some public attention — one’s a tech innovator (and so many other things) and the other one, an avant-garde musical artist.
Ah, the holidays — a season for joy, generosity, and some rather unique lawsuits. Just as shoppers pack the aisles, courts are packing their dockets with cases that range from the highly publicized to the hilariously bizarre. If you're in the mood for some courtroom drama, especially one that involves tomatoes, Tofurky, or SpaghettiOs, you've come to the right place.
The late, great Whitney Houston once sang, “I believe the children are the future / Teach them well and let them lead the way.”
We agree that children are indeed the future. But before they can lead the way, they need to be fed, educated, and cared for, which should be a simple enough task for most parents.
In recent posts, we highlighted some fascinating divorce trends and celebrations that are cropping up everywhere. Some notable ones include Mauritania’s lively divorce parties and the growing popularity of divorce registries and rings. People seem to be embracing the idea that a split deserves just as much fanfare as a wedding.
In the restaurant world, tips are the lifeblood of many employees' earnings. Customers leave them to show appreciation, and employees rely on these to make ends meet. But what happens when management decides to dip into the tip jar? Spoiler alert: It can land your company in hot water — of the legal variety.