Blog: Divorce

4/9/13

Former Pennsylvania pro football player files for divorce

Any time a divorce filing plays out in public, there are bound to be multiple issues aired. The proverbial court of public opinion can be just as a trying as an actual court hearing. For Kordell Stewart, whose Pennsylvania football days were spent with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his Public records indicate Stewart filed for divorce on March 22. It is also noted that he is apparently not offering spousal support. His wife, Porsha Stewart,...

3/20/13

Surprising request for alimony in celebrity divorce case

Oftentimes, when people think about alimony payments, they may think of one spouse being well-off or the breadwinner and the other spouse being in a significant amount of need. However, Pennsylvania couples going through a According to news reports, the actress is seeking spousal support from her husband of six years. The request reportedly struck some as a surprise given the fact that the 50-year-old actress was listed as one of the top-earning actresses...

2/26/13

Pennsylvania couples should know divorce filings take no holiday

When most people think about Valentine’s Day, they typically picture roses, chocolate and quiet romantic dinners. However, Pennsylvania couples may want to take note of the fact that holidays, even Valentine’s Day, may be the perfect time for someone to file for divorce. While others open boxes of candy, some may think it is the best time to start anew by filing for divorce. According to news reports, actress Diane Lane chose the holiday devoted...

2/22/13

Former Pennsylvania politician has a dramatic divorce process

A former state representative from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has recently had marital problems that led him to the courtroom and then to jail. The The former state representative pleaded guilty in January for the domestic incident against his wife. According to reports, the wife grabbed her husband’s cell phone because she believed he was e-mailing another woman. That action is what reportedly prompted the man to become physical with her. He has also pleaded guilty...

12/21/12

Pennsylvania divorce: Woman may receive up to $800 million

A billionaire’s wife recently filed for divorce from her husband of 43 years. The couple’s fortune is estimated to be worth $1.6 billion dollars, and reports state they had no prenuptial agreement. Any type of In 2010, the man sold his pharmaceutical business for a staggering $1.3 billion. To many, he is considered a playboy and party lover, and while his wife apparently knew how he was, she has grown concerned over what she...

12/15/12

Is a prenuptial agreement worth it in a Pennsylvania divorce?

A well-known west coast car salesman has again landed in divorce court, this time for his fourth marital split. Pennsylvania readers are likely aware of Cal Worthington, who is best known for his memorable television commercials about selling vehicles. The man managed to amass a large fortune, but could have to part with some of those funds during his latest The 41-year-old filed for divorce from the 92-year-old last year, after only eight months...

11/30/12

Pennsylvania divorce and dealing with the holidays

Not all family holidays are as warm and fuzzy as the movies make them out to be. If Custody issues are one of the major factors during the holidays. This is why preparation in advance is so important. Parents gearing up for holiday visitation may want to take their agreements out and dust them off. Many times instructions governing the visitation times are already in there and parents just need a refresher. Sending the...

11/19/12

Are Pennsylvania baby boomers driving up divorce rate?

The baby boom has had lasting effects on American demographics, and as boomers continue to age, their choices continue to drive statistics in a number of arenas. In particular, boomers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere have significantly impacted trending in marriage and In part, the recent trend toward ‘gray divorce’ can be attributed to the choices made by older Americans. Some studies assert that between 1990 and 2012, divorce rates among adults over the age...

11/7/12

Pennsylvania divorce rate on rapid rise for people 50 and older

For many years, it was assumed that the longer a couple stayed together, the less likely they would be to go through a divorce. While that still may be true for many couples, a recent study found that those individuals 50 years and older are getting As we referenced in our blog post on July 5 (“Collaborative divorce for baby boomers?”), the divorce rate of people over 50 doubled over the time period from...

10/23/12

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore divorce update: Are they at odds?

Pennsylvania readers have likely followed the media reports about the separation of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. Though the A-List couple has apparently not actually filed for Reports indicate the power couple has been addressing financial issues through their respective attorneys. It seems, however, that they are not close to an agreement and may actually be further apart in negotiations. There have been rumors that Demi and Ashton may need a judge to decide...