While most divorces are completed in a timely manner, there are some that seem to drag on and on. One such celebrity divorce is that between Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy. It's been three years now that the two have been battling in court. The major point of...
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Is your spouse hiding offshore accounts in your divorce?
If you're in the middle of a high asset divorce and believe that your soon-to-be ex-spouse is hiding assets from you and the court, it's time to get some serious help. If the assets are hidden in offshore accounts, one of the best sources of information may be the...
Does the current child support system tear families apart?
The basic idea behind child support is that all of the expenses are covered that are needed, with both parents contributing equally. Unfortunately, child support systems fail repeatedly in this regard. There are three ways in which child support systems tear apart...
What do I do if my ex takes our child out of the country?
Surely there are fewer scarier feelings than when you realize your ex-spouse has left the country with your child. You may feel as though there is no one to help you, including local law enforcement. Whom do you turn to? The first thing to do is to speak to a lawyer...
Valuating and dividing complex assets during a divorce
Many divorces have complex property division proceedings. A proper valuation of these assets is crucial during the divorce process so that you can receive what you are entitled to. At the O'Neil Law Firm, P.C., we will help you plan for your future by taking you...
Jared Fogle and wife finalize divorce
Just days before Jared Fogle was sentenced to 15 years in prison, his divorce from his wife of five years was finalized. His wife had filed for divorce a few hours after he agreed to a guilty plea on one count of receiving and distributing child pornography and...
How does divorce really affect children?
If you're contemplating a divorce and you have children, chances are you have worried about how they will deal with it. You've heard the stories about one parent making the children hate the other parent with their remarks -- you might have even made remarks quite...
Modifying child support in Connecticut
The guidelines for child support in Connecticut tend to be fairly rigid. There is a set formula that has to be used, and it can apply to the vast majority of cases. This means that it's not all that hard to figure out what has to be paid. However, it also means that...
Tips for surviving the holidays as a single parent
You may feel like a single parent even though your child's other parent is actively involved in his or her life. You are the one, after all, who has to care for the child on a daily basis, help with homework, get onto him or her about chores and hold his or her hand...
Halle Berry to divorce Olivier Martinez
This has sure seemed like the year for celebrity divorces. Another celebrity couple is calling it quits on their marriage: Halley Berry and Olivier Martinez. The two have only been married two short years, but on Oct. 27, the couple released a statement detailing...
