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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 Proving Mental Illness During Divorce: Worth it or Not?

Establishing the existence of mental illness during divorce can be a double-edged sword. Unfortunately, mental illness is fairly common among not only divorcing spouses but the entire US population. Recent studies have shown that about 20% of all Americans suffer from at least some form of mental illness – ranging from debilitating diseases to relatively mild anxiety.…

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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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