Palm Beach County Divorce And Family Law Blog

Many divorced couples in Jupiter, West Palm Beach, and Wellington are taking vacations with their ex’s and children. Divorce can be a difficult time for children, and some divorced parents believe that taking vacations together can help children create pleasant childhood memories. Cost- conscious individuals in the Palm Beach County area are fascinated with the concept of joint vacationing, and believe that these vacations have substantial benefits. Actor Bruce Willis has taken vacations with ex-wife, Demi Moore, their children, and her current husband, Ashton Kutcher. In an interview with Willis, he stated that Kutcher is his “extended family,” and he is thrilled that Ashton is such a great guy.

Some of the following explanations are reasons why divorced couples decide to take joint vacations together:

1. Financial benefits: With the economic downturn, many individuals are trying to save money. Joint vacations have financial benefits, as couples can split the cost of the vacation, including food, accommodations, travel expenses and entertainment.
2. Childhood Memories: Both parents are able to experience their child’s “firsts” while on vacation. Children can create positive childhood memories, as they are able to spend the same amount of time with both parents. 
3. Less Stress: Divorced parents who go on joint vacations can both supervise their children. This option of joint custody can enable parents to stress less about their children, and enjoy their vacation.

Divorced couples from Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart should be informed of all options when planning a vacation. For more information on divorced couples vacationing together, please click the following link.

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Divorce attorneys in Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter are surprised to hear that a same-sex divorce was granted in Wyoming earlier this week.  Same-sex divorces can challenge the legal system, especially in states like Florida that do not recognize same-sex marriages.  Paula Christiansen and Victoria Lee Christiansen were legally married in Canada in 2008.  In 2010, a lower court in Wyoming dismissed the divorce petition due to a lack of jurisdiction.  In 2011, the state of Wyoming’s Supreme Court unanimously reversed the district court ruling permitting the same-sex couple to obtain a divorce.  Nevertheless, the Supreme Court made it clear that the court’s decision addressed only the issue of divorce, and that the state of Wyoming would confront the issue of same-sex marriage another day.  The court relied on a state statute, which declared that “marriage contracts which are valid by the laws of the country in which contracted are valid in this state” (Billings Gazette).  Furthermore, individuals in the LGBT communities believe that same-sex divorces are a step in the right direction.  For additional information on this court case, click the following link

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Divorce attorneys in West Palm Beach and Jupiter are able to spot some reasons why couples are getting divorced. An article published in The Daily Beast provides the top 15 reasons for couples to get a divorce. The article also provides the likelihood and percentages of why individuals get divorced.
Some of the following signs were listed in the article and provide reasons for the high divorce rates in the United States:
1. Age. Statistics show that if a woman got married before the age of 18, their marriage faces a 48 percent likelihood of divorce within 10 years.
2. Children. If one spouse wants a child more than the other, their marriage is more than twice as likely to end in divorce than the marriages of couples who agree on how much they do or don’t want children.
3. Sex of children. Data reveals that if you have sons, you face a 36.9 percent likelihood of divorce, whereas if you have daughters, the likelihood rises to 43.1 percent.
4. Men with high testosterone. A man with high testosterone levels is 43 percent more likely to get divorced than a man with low testosterone levels.
5. Children with ADHD. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you are 22.7 percent more likely to get divorced before the child turns 8 than parents that don’t have a child with ADHD.
6. Cohabiting with a lover other than your spouse. If you are currently married, but have lived with a lover other than your spouse, you are more than twice as likely to get divorced than someone who has never lived with a lover.
7. Not smiling for photographs at a young age. If you didn’t smile for photographs early in your life, your marriage is five times more likely to end in divorce. Optimistic people find it easier to get along with others, and smiles are revealed at a young age.

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Divorce attorneys from West Palm Beach, Wellington, and Jupiter understand that young children are using social networking sites to communicate with others. Several social networking sites attract pre-teens, sometimes as young as 5 or 6. These sites don’t allow the same types of communication that adults have, but parents should still be wary of these websites and help their children socialize safely online.

Even though websites such as Facebook have age limits, and no one under the age of 13 is technically permitted to have a page, 30 percent of parents admitted to allowing their tweens to log on. Parents should talk to their kids about social networking sites and help them realize the consequences of sharing information with strangers. Some of the following suggestions offer ways that divorced parents can protect their kids on the internet:

1. Teach children to keep personal information private: No matter what kids think, nothing is really private. It is up to kids to protect themselves by thinking twice before they click the "post" button. Moreover, it is important for parents to help kids define what information should be withheld from the public.
2. Use privacy settings: Using privacy settings to restrict access and postings to your child’s webpage can limit who can view their online profile and can control the online functions they may use.
3. Talk to your kids about bullying: Bullying can take many different forms—from spreading nasty rumors online and posting or forwarding private messages without the sender’s consent. Tell your children that the words they use online could have real-world consequences.
4. Make sure kids know to respect other people’s privacy: It is important to respect the privacy of others because we live in a world where everyone is connected. If kids spread a rumor, they can’t assume that what they post will stay private. Whatever they say can and most likely will, come back to haunt them.

For more information for divorced couples on tips for monitoring kids’ social networking pages for please visit:

http://www.parenting.com/article/kids-social-networking

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Divorce attorneys in West Palm Beach, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens are astonished by one man’s attempt to rescind his divorce agreement with his ex-wife. Steve Simkin, a wealthy partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison in New York City is suing his ex-wife, Laura Blank, for proceeds that she received from their settlement after his assets with Bernie Madoff turned out to be worthless. In 2006, after 33 years of marriage, Blank and Simkin were divorced. Before the divorce, Blank and Simkin had assets worth $13.2 million. The couple had $5.4 million invested in a Madoff account, which Simkin withdrew towards his $6.6 million cash payment to Blank. Simkin continued to invest with Madoff, while his ex-wife did not. In 2008 when Madoff admitted to his Ponzi scheme, Simkin’s investments diminished.

        Simkin argues that both he and his ex-wife were mistaken about the value of their assets at the time of the divorce. Simkin’s lawyers argue that Blank should be required to turn over millions to her ex-husband, while Blank’s lawyers dispute that under the law, an error regarding an account’s future value should not validate redrafting the agreement. Annual profits per partner at Simkin’s law firm are about $3 million, and Simkin is being represented by his firm for free.   Most attorneys in Palm Beach County would agree that Simkin’s argument does not have a great chance for success.  For more information about this lawyer attempting to do a “divorce do-over,” please see click on the following link :

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Divorce attorneys from Jupiter to West Palm Beach realize the legalities and complications of representing celebrities. It is no doubt that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair with Mildred Baena has brought about many legal complications. California law states that children should share in the lifestyles of their parents, and the media has revealed the type of lifestyle that the Schwarzenegger family enjoys—several vacation homes, mansions, a private jet, fancy cars, expensive travelling arrangements and private school tuition. This raises the question of whether or not Arnold Schwarzenegger owes child support to his illegitimate child.

According to sources, child support guidelines will determine how much Baena is entitled to for child support. The court will take into account Schwarzenegger’s income and if this monetary reward would benefit the child, it would be appropriate, according to the California law. There is evidence that the child was born over a decade ago, and it is possible that Schwarzenegger and Baena have an agreement so that she would keep his secret. However, the public may never know the result of this case because California law states that cases involving children born out of wedlock are sealed and the proceedings are confidential. For more information on Baena’s child support arrangements and the California law, please see this article.

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Experienced family law attorneys across Palm Beach County and throughout Florida certainly have been involved in their share of weird, bizarre, and strange divorce settlements. Many residents from Jupiter to Wellington are unaware of the creativity that divorce attorneys can use when drafting settlements to fit their client’s specific circumstances. For those ready to be shocked by the most outlandish settlements in history, read the stories below.

1.      Breakup Record: As a result of Marvin Gaye’s extravagant spending, his divorcing wife, Anna Gordy, had little assets to pursue. In order to get what was rightfully hers in the 1977 divorce, her attorneys created a settlement that would grant her all of the royalties from Gaye’s next album as alimony. Unfortunately for Anna, the divorce themed album, “Here, My Dear,” was not as well received by listeners as his previous albums.
2.     Off Limit Catchphrase: Famous actor, David Hasselhoff, was served a divorce by his wife, Pamela Bach, in 2008. It appears that the self-centered Hasselhoff was focused on  maintaining his most important, yet intangible marital assets. As a result, Hoff was allowed custody/sole ownership of his nickname, “Hoff,” and the infamous catchphrase, “Don’t Hassle the Hoff."
3.     Nobel Prize, not So Noble: Robert Lucas was named the Nobel Prize in 1995 for his work in economics.  While this honor was matched by a glorious lump sum monetary award, his ex-wife was entitled to half of the money from any Nobel Prize wins, as drafted in their 1988 divorce settlement. Perhaps more upsetting for this genius is that the provision expired in 1995. His fate is matched by fellow Nobel Prize winner, Albert Einstein, who was also required to give his winnings to an ex-wife.

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