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Celebrities and Prenups
Johnny Depp’s claimed net worth according to Celebrity Net Worth is $350 million but actual worth may be closer to $400 million. After two years of marriage, his wife Amber Heard filed for divorce in a Los Angeles court last week. They married without a prenuptial agreement, and she requested spousal support but Depp denied […]
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Client Testimonials: Should You Share What Your Clients Have to Say?
Nothing speaks like a testimonial. When you do a good job, satisfy a client’s needs and deliver above and beyond what was expected, everybody wins. A job well done simply makes everyone feel good. Many times, happy clients are willing to write a testimonial for you. And testimonials serve a valuable purpose in promoting your […]
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How Far Do Privacy Rights Stretch for a Child’s Safety?
A father recorded a conversation between his son and his ex-wife’s live-in boyfriend. Later on, when he turned in the recording as evidence, the boyfriend’s attorney challenged the admissibility of the recording, calling it illegal eavesdropping. According to ABC News, the boy was five years old and the father decided in good faith that recording […]
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Manhattan Neurosurgeon's Divorce Case Takes New Twist
Manhattan neurosurgeon Eric Braverman, recently convicted of attempting to steal court documents tied to his divorce, faces new charges after police arrested him for sexual abuse. According to sources, Dr. Braverman brought a woman to his luxury apartment in the Tribeca area on January 4, 2015, and sexually assaulted her. Authorities could not explain why […]
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Spector Files for Divorce from Third Wife
Music producer Phil Spector, currently serving a 19-year-sentence in a state prison facility in California, has filed for divorce from wife number three, Rachelle, claiming that she’s spending the couple’s money as fast as she can get her hands on it. Spector, 76, is believed to be worth more than $35 million. According to Spector, […]
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Catering Queen Left with Empty Plate—Alleges Fraud
Former Huntington Town House Owner Claims Former Partner Bilked Her of Millions The woman who owned and operated the huge Huntington Town House catering business on Long Island has filed suit against her former lover, claiming that he defrauded her of millions of dollars. Rhona Silver says in her lawsuit that she was introduced to […]
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New York Attorney Sanctioned for Behavior in Divorce Proceeding
Fined $10,000 for Bullying Judge and Attorney | Denied Custody of Minor Child A patent attorney was fined $10,000 for what presiding judge Matthew Cooper called “a maelstrom of misconduct” during divorce proceedings last September in Manhattan Supreme Court. According to Cooper, attorney Anthony Zappin used his law license as “a tool to threaten, bully […]
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The Era of Same Sex Couples, Surrogate Mothers and Complicated Custody Issues
Same Sex Couples | Surrogate Mothers | Custody Issues With same sex couples and surrogate mothers, the landscape of family law is changing. Now that same sex couples can get married in any state, many are looking at having children. Surrogacy is a modern day alternative to adoption. In New York, a recent case involved […]
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What Are Your Rights Regarding Frozen Embryos in Divorce Cases?
Divorce, Frozen Embryos Years ago, test tube babies were a concept of Science Fiction novels. But today, a couples can remove eggs from the female, remove sperm from the male, and have the eggs fertilized, which creates an embryo. Medical staff can cryogenically freeze the embryo, which can then be thawed at a later time […]
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What Enforcement Actions Can You Take in NY for Child Support?
New York Child Support Never feel that your situation for collecting child support is hopeless. NY Law provides a number of options that your family law attorney can take to help you enforce child support payment. In fact, there are administrative actions you can take based on New York State Child Support that can be […]
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