Your marriage failed. You are convinced there is no saving it. You want a divorce. The problem is you have no idea where your estranged spouse is, and the law requires you inform him or her of your intentions before a divorce is granted. Does this mean you are at…
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Annulment v. Divorce – What Is the Difference?
English: Kris Humphries playing with the Dallas Mavericks (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When the marriage of former NJ Nets player Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian ended, Humphries sought an annulment over a divorce. (1) Both actions have essentially the same results – ending the union between a man and a woman…
Ex-Spouses Are Still Entitled to Receive Social Security Benefits
Marriage (Photo credit: Lel4nd) Did you know that even after divorce you still may be entitled to receive Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s contributions? It’s an area many divorced couples may overlook, but one that can be crucial to your the financial well-being. According to an article on…
Court Says GPS Devices Can Be Used to Track Unfaithful Spouses
For most people, a global positioning system — better known as a GPS — is a useful tool that can help keep them from getting lost, navigate detours, or find the quickest route between two points. These devices can also be used to track the movements of the vehicle in…
‘Legally Separated’ Is Not a Status Recognized in New Jersey
While entertainment news headlines these days may be full of celebrities and politicians calling it quits on their marriages, divorce is a big step for most couples no matter what problems they may be facing. There can be any number of reasons why a couple in domestic turmoil may not…
Can Reading Other’s Emails Be Criminal?
It used to be couples embroiled in divorce battles would hire private investigators to collect evidence against each other. In this digital era, however, more people are relying on electronic means to snag their spouses in compromising situations. The ramifications of this are unclear. In Rochester Hills, MI, a man…
What You Post May Be Used Against You in Divorce Court
These days, many of us turn to one social networking site or another to reunite with old friends, former classmates and others from our past. While these sites have been successful in helping rebuild some lost relationships, they also have been credited recently with helping to dissolve others. An article…
Ohio Appellate court holds incompetent wife’s guardian had authority to file divorce on her behalf
Appellant, Carol J. Broach, suffered a stroke in 2005. After she suffered this stroker her son, William S. Broach, was appointed as her guardian. As a result of the stroke appellant was left mentally incompetent. She is unable to testify intelligently or express her wishes. Acting in his capacity as…
Divorce – Danny Bonaduce & Gretchen Bonaduce
On April 10, 2007, Gretchen Bonaduce filed for divorce from former “Partridge Family” child star, and now radio and TV host, Dante Daniel (“Danny”) Bonaduce after 17 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. According to the divorce papers, Gretchen is seeking legal and physical custody of their 6-year old son,…
Divorce – Joey Buttafuoco’s Second Wife Files For Divorce
On May 4, 2007, Evanka Buttafuoco filed a divorce petition against Joey Buttafuoco citing “irreconcilable differences”. Evanka listed the couple’s assets to be “consumer debt only”. When asked about his divorce, Mr. Buttafuoco told The Post “All I can say is two words: I’m devastated. That’s all I can say.…