Why are Prenups So Popular for Celebrities?

  Most celebrities today sign prenups prior to marriage, and this strategy offers clear advantages. That being said, various celebrity spouses still settle their divorces like us “normal folk” – and some even take their disputes all the way to the courtroom. Why do so many celebrities choose prenuptial agreements, and could normal settlements be…

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Can Divorce Lead to Defamation?

Litigated divorces can be ugly affairs. With the emotional turmoil of a failed relationship, spouses can act in highly illogical and problematic ways. This may translate into numerous accusations hurled back and forth – often without any basis in reality. But can these accusations lead to defamation lawsuits? After making baseless accusations during divorce proceedings,…

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Phil Spector’s Memorabilia Auction Fiasco: How Divorce Can Lead to Decades of Disputes for Beneficiaries

In an ideal world, each divorce would neatly resolve all property division disputes – allowing ex-spouses and family members to move on with no unanswered questions. As various cases have shown us again and again, this just isn’t how the world works. The most recent incident involves convicted murderer Phil Spector, his ex-wife, his daughter,…

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Can a Divorce Reveal Financial Crimes?

One of the many reasons spouses tend to avoid litigated divorces is the fact that these trials go on public record. All kinds of things may be revealed by litigation, including allegations of marital misconduct, child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, and so on. But these trials may also reveal alleged instances of financial misconduct,…

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