In previous posts on this blog, we have discussed the controversial issue of same-sex marriage and divorce in the state of Texas. Unlike some states, Texas lawmakers and voters have worked hard to keep the definition of marriage in the state as a union between a man...
Month: June 2011
DNA paternity proof can now reverse parental rights in Texas
Until recently, child support orders had been relatively difficult to reverse. However, under a new Texas law enacted this year, men will not be obligated to pay child support if a DNA paternity test can prove that they are not the father of the children in question....
McCourts’ divorce process still in overtime
Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Frank McCourt hoped one hard home run would avoid more extra innings in the long divorce from his 30-year marriage, but Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig called a foul ball. As we have discussed in previous posts, the...
Buzz Aldrin’s divorce heats up with separate lawsuit
In our last post, we shared that the second man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, filed to divorce his third wife, Lois Driggs Aldrin. He cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split, while more details than that were unavailable - until today....
Man who journeyed to the moon journeys through third divorce
He is an American hero we all learned about as kids in history class. Name one person who has been to the moon and back, and you will likely come up with his name first: Buzz Aldrin. Now, name an astronaut who is on his third divorce. That's right. Buzz Aldrin, 81,...
Will ‘Weinergate’ open up gate to couple’s divorce?
As we have all seen over the course of the past few weeks, the Internet can get some of us in big trouble. Sure, it provides us easy access to friends, family, business opportunities, etc., but easy access can be a perilous temptation when in the wrong hands. Lawmaker...
Women can and do have successful retirements post-divorce
Statistics have shown that many women face moderate to severe financial setbacks immediately following a divorce. This is especially true if a woman has sacrificed her own career ambitions in exchange for domestic work such as child care. Often, alimony and child...
“Real Housewife” fights to keep kids together in custody dispute
When we hear the term separation, we usually think of a husband and wife. And this post does certainly involve a split. However, the separation idea has allegedly spread into a further realm of the divorce.According to reports, actor Kelsey Grammer not only wanted to...
What does a divorce agreement have to do with Bernie Madoff?
It seems like a strange combination: divorce and a Ponzi scheme. But an out-of-state case that's making headlines shows how the notorious Bernie Madoff's investment scam is related to more than criminal law. It's now become a family law issue.A man who was divorced in...
