A shifting view of pregnancy Sep 7, 2008
The spread of no-fault divorce laws also played a part ... Just as Christians have become more tolerant of divorce in their midst, they've become more accepting of co-habitation and teen pregnancy. (Florida Times-Union)
TRENTONIAN EDITORIAL: The media pack's pursuit of Palin Sep 7, 2008
But he wonders out loud whether it had anything to do with Palin's ex-brother-in-law, a state trooper who was involved in a an ugly divorce with Palin's sister. Was the commissioner sacked for balking at firing the trooper at the whim of the governor. (The Trentonian, NJ)
'Ghostbusters' back from the great beyond? Sep 6, 2008
Bill Murray needs the cash for his divorce settlement and sky diving expeditions. Posted by: Gary E. (Los Angeles Times)
Legal Intrigue Surrounds Search for Missing Daredevil Sep 6, 2008
Beginning in July, several British newspapers began running stories stating that Fossett had faked his own death to escape a series of bad investments and possibly costly divorce proceedings because of two extramarital affairs. Some who said that he conducted an eight-month investigation into Fossett's death for Lloyd's of London, which he claimed had a $50 million life insurance policy on Fossett. (Law.com)
Many grandparents are primary caregivers for grandchildren Sep 6, 2008
The circumstances that bring grandparents to second parenthood today vary widely and include substance abuse, teen pregnancy, divorce, child abuse and neglect, mental illness and incarceration of the child s parent. Usually, there s little or no time to make meaningful financial preparations in advance. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hulk Hogan, Wife Dispute Over Ex-Wrestler's Worth Sep 6, 2008
According to financial affidavits filed in divorce court near Tampa, Fla. Hogan claims his net worth is $32 million; his wife claims it's $26. (Fox News)
'Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups’: Finding The Road To Recovery Sep 6, 2008
The national recovery program, which is based on Biblical principals, seeks to provide spiritual counseling for all kinds of addictions, from drug and alcohol abuse to overspending, divorce and gambling. Celebrate Recovery will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday at All Seasons (4160 Hwy. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
State expedites probe of firing by Palin Sep 6, 2008
In July, a state oversight committee approved $100,000 for an investigation into whether Palin fired public safety commissioner Walt Monegan because he would not dismiss a trooper, Mike Wooten, who went through a messy divorce with her sister before Palin's election as governor. "I would like to put this behind me and move on with my life," Wooten said in an interview with the Washington Post, published on its Web site Friday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Trooper's union files ethics complaint Sep 6, 2008
Palin and her family have accused Wooten, who was involved in a messy divorce with the governor's sister, of a variety of misdeeds such as threatening her family and drinking while driving his patrol car. Palin insists she didn't use the trooper's continued employment as an excuse to fire a member of her cabinet, Walt Monegan, who supervised the troopers as commissioner of public safety. (Anchorage Daily News)
AHMADINEJAD'S NEW ENEMY: WOMEN Sep 6, 2008
His new law would restore men's Islamic right to divorce their wives without even informing them ... In exchange, they'd be required to pay a mahrieh (a severance payment, whose amount is set in the marriage contract) to a wife they wish to divorce ... So a divorced woman left with no alimony and no resources except her mahrieh could end up losing most of that to the government. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Cameron's New One 'Bigger than Titanic?' Sep 6, 2008
He burst onto the movie-making scene with the 1984 box-office monster The Terminator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, whom Cameron went on to marry and divorce (he's currently married to wife No. 5, Titanic star Suzy Amis). After the success of The Terminator, Cameron helmed True Lies and The Abyss, all the while developing a reputation as a visionary filmmaker with a legendary temper (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is rumoured to have burst into tears on the set of The Abyss... (The Drudge Report)
European Union to ban 'sexist' TV commercials... Sep 6, 2008
" Those who support Obama want an Equal Work for Equal Pay Constitutional Amendment... they are first cousins of this unwise nurtured bureaucrat: Every job and all forms of pay would be vetted through minds like the above! KF on September 05, 2008 at 04:20 PM I read lots of knee-jerk reactions here. This is easy to understand. For over 40 years sexual expression has grown into an unbridled right. Europe has long derided US "prudery" regarding sexuality and now wants to legalize its own. It is... (The Drudge Report)
Bobcats claim foreclosed house in Southern California... Sep 6, 2008
But religious conservatives will learn to put up to it because they are the only couple in the neighborhood who aren't going through a divorce. Liberal democrats will celebrate biodiversity in the neighborhood for awhile until the bobcats refuse to pay their property tax increase. (The Drudge Report)
State Troopers file ethics complaints Sep 6, 2008
Wooten's union, the PSEA, has said Wooten, who is stationed outside of Anchorage, has been unfairly targeted by the governor because he went through a bitter divorce with her sister ... But NBC news reported Thursday that the McCain-Palin campaign said Palin had never improperly accessed Wooten's records, and Todd Palin, the governor's husband, had given Bailey information about Wooten that came from divorce proceedings. (Juneau Empire)
Suspect in teens deaths pleads insanity Sep 6, 2008
But he said his client has a behavior pattern of isolation back in the family home after his divorce that suggests he might have undiagnosed depression. District Attorney Brent DeBord did not immediately return a telephone message seeking comment. (MSNBC -- Crime)
DVD Review: Unstable Fables Tortois... Sep 6, 2008
Keep in mind that this is not the infamous script that was buried in the Aardman-DreamWorks divorce back in January of 2007. The Weinsteins and the Hensons pipped that project to the post by rushing out this quickie version. (Suite101.com)
Michael Jackson sued by ex-wife Sep 6, 2008
Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe divorced in 1999. Michael Jackson's ex-wife has taken legal action against the pop star, claiming he failed to pay what he promised after their divorce ... Last year, Rowe, who divorced Jackson in 1999, testified at the singer's child abuse trial, praising him as a "great father". (Yahoo News -- Michael Jackson)
'Uppity,' the explanation Sep 6, 2008
Hope the National Inquirer hold off until then - heard the other guy hurriedly had his divorce records sealed - how come ... Amazingly, our media protectors are more interested in the divorce papers of a man trying to protect his kid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Salman Rushdie 'to divorce' again Sep 6, 2008
"Salman Rushdie has agreed to divorce his wife, Padma Lakshmi, because of her desire to end their marriage," Mr Rushdie's spokeswoman Jin Auh said. "He asks that the media respect his privacy at this difficult time.". (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Sep 6, 2008
The subject of their stories: a possible divorce, brought about by Katie's frustrations with Scientology. While Cruise should be worrying about what's left of his career, instead he seems to be digging his heels in deeper when it comes to his religious devotion. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Houston wins custody of daughter Sep 6, 2008
She filed for divorce last October citing irreconcilable differences. Superior Court Judge Franz E Miller ruled that Houston and Brown's marriage would officially end on 24 April. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
'Wholly evil" love rat who murdered wife after stabbing her 86 ... Sep 6, 2008
" The Lilburns' three children watched as their dad was jailed for life with a minimum term of 19 years. He sat in a wheelchair in the dock. Lilburn, 45, butchered Ann, who had nursed him through years of mental problems, in the early hours of July 29 last year. His cheating had left their marriage on the rocks. Ann had told him she wanted a divorce and her lawyers had sent him a letter telling him to get out of the family home. Lilburn had a furious row with Ann, 43, after coming home from a... (Glasgow Daily Record)
Alternate suspect theory allowed in murder case Sep 6, 2008
The defense also spoke of a divorce settlement, under which Irene was to receive more property than Rick, as was his friend and business partner, Bob Martinez ... During cross-examination, Montgomery pointed out that the divorce settlement was not signed and so, did not give Rick a motive. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Falling Home Prices Curb Divorce Rate Sep 6, 2008
The sluggish housing market in the U.K. has an upside: The divorce rate is falling. In fact, national figures for the U.K. published in late August show the divorce rate last year was the lowest since 1981 ... Analysts from real estate services firm Savills say there's a strong correlation between housing prices and the divorce rate. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Link seen between men's gene variant, monogamy Sep 6, 2008
The finding is striking because it not only links the gene variant - which is present in 2 of every 5 men - with the risk of marital discord and divorce, but also appears to predict whether women involved with these men are likely to say their partners are emotionally close and available, or distant and disagreeable ... "Men with two copies of the allele had twice the risk of experiencing marital dysfunction, with a threat of divorce during the last year, compared to men carrying one or no... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Alaskans fed up as press floods the zone Sep 6, 2008
PALMER, Alaska The liberal blogosphere was abuzz Friday with news that a friend of Sarah and Todd Palin had tried to seal his divorce records. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Love triumphs across the line Sep 6, 2008
When being true to yourself means you must divorce your soulmate, the law really can be an ass, writes Adele Horin ... Erica and Joan, two 67-year-old women with wicked senses of humour and strong religious faith, live together as soulmates, their enduring love perhaps shedding light on the bonds that really matter in an era of easy divorce, a concept alien to their thinking ... But divorce is exactly what the law demands of such couples before a transgender partner is allowed to change the sex... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
U2 Album Postponed Until 2009 Sep 6, 2008
" U2 have been recording in the south of France and in Dublin and have 50 or 60 tracks. They also recorded in a studio in Morocco that opens to the sky, and Bono says one track picked up the sound of a nest full of swallows. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] More Stories Post Your Comments First Name: Location: Enter Comments: characters left Email (optional): Email will not be displayed on site. For station contact purpose only. CBSNews.com Entertainment News Britney Spears may not sing at... (KWTX.com, TX)
Clint Black Performs On TV Special Saluting Troops Sep 6, 2008
" Black taped his performance on the beach at Camp Pendleton. He sings the Eagles' "Desperado" in the special. Whenever I sing 'Desperado' I'm often thinking about the cowboy that the song portrays and I think about our troops out there somewhat as cowboys, he said. Other performers taking part in the special include Toby Keith, Joe Nichols, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson and Janet Jackson. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] More Stories Post Your Comments First Name: Location: Enter... (KWTX.com, TX)
Scorched Hendrix Guitar Sells For Nearly $500,000 Sep 6, 2008
Divorce papers reveal dispute over Hulk Hogan's net worth. Robert Giroux, publishing giant, dies at 94. (KWTX.com, TX)
You and the Law Sep 6, 2008
Barbara and I divorced when our son, Ryan, was four ... While the money issues of a divorce can be permanently resolved, custody and visitation are always subject to modification if conditions "significantly change." We refer to this as Continuing Jurisdiction of the Court ... In the early years of my law practice, I virtually lived in Divorce Court, where it was common to see Round One, Round Two, Three, Four, in repeated efforts to win back custody or change visitation based on claims of a... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Where they are now: Soviet Jewry series Sep 6, 2008
Seven years ago, Zborovksy filed for divorce. She went through a bitter two-year, 30,000 legal battle because her husband fought for child custody. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 4) Sep 6, 2008
McCain refuses to talk about the divorce, hypocritically calling it ancient history. Using McCain s own criteria, his POW years are pre-ancient history and therefore equally irrelevant. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Subpoenas Due In Palin Trooper Pro00004000be Sep 6, 2008
In July, a state oversight committee approved $100,000 for an investigation into whether Palin fired public safety commissioner Walt Monegan because he would not dismiss a trooper, Mike Wooten, who went through a messy divorce with her sister before Palin's election as governor ... Wooten divorced Palin's sister and served a five-day suspension after the Palins filed a complaint against him for threatening Palin's father. (CBS News -- US)
Now, the bad news on teenage marriage Sep 6, 2008
CDC: 48 percent of those who marry before 18 are likely to divorce within 10 years ... Studies show that today teenage marriages are two to three times more likely to end in divorce than are marriages between people 25 years of age and older ... The most comprehensive study on marriage and age that sociologists cite was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2001, from 1995 data, and it found that 48 percent of those who marry before 18 are likely to divorce within 10... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Unmarried Men Say They Have Their Reasons Sep 6, 2008
Men who have done well are terrified about what a divorce could do to their finances. Weisman says he also finds that men are terrified of choosing the wrong woman. (Click2Houston, TX)
Out of the Frying Pan: Fair enough Sep 6, 2008
Second funniest T-shirt: "We went to divorce court and the judge dried my wife's tears with my checkbook." (The funniest one cannot be printed in a family newspaper. Most encouraging fashion trend: Low-slung pants on young males, revealing several inches of boxer shorts, were much less in evidence this year. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Whatever Happened to Family Values? Sep 6, 2008
In the 1980s, the rising conservative movement tried to frame the pro-life cause as part of a broader family-values agenda that included reducing rates of illegitimate childbirth, welfare dependency, and divorce ... Of women under 18 who marry, whether because of pregnancy or not, nearly half divorce within 10 yearsdouble the rate for those who wait until they're 25 ... By every measure social scientists have devised, those raised by two parents grow up healthier (physically and... (Slate)
Subpoenas Coming in Palin Probe Sep 6, 2008
In July, a state oversight committee approved $100,000 for an investigation into whether Palin fired public safety commissioner Walt Monegan because he would not dismiss a trooper, Mike Wooten, who went through a messy divorce with her sister before Palin's election as governor ... Wooten divorced Palin's sister and served a five day suspension after the Palins filed a complaint against him for threatening Palin's father. (Time.com)
Husband held 5 months after wife goes missing Sep 6, 2008
The Lisowskis were in the midst of a contentious divorce and custody battlewhen Rosa disappeared, according to court records. Lisowski, 50 and a mother of four, was last seen March 24 when she walked one young son to Barnard Elementary School. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Depressed truckies urged to beat the highway blues Sep 5, 2008
"We've probably got the highest divorce rate - I've been divorced, been married three times.". It is estimated 17 per cent of truckies suffer some form of depression, stress or anxiety in any given month. (ABC Regional Online)
Sheldon Keller; wrote for the comedy television show 'Caesar's Hour'; at 85 Sep 5, 2008
Mr. Keller's marriage to Bernice Berkowitz, known as Bitsy, ended in divorce. In addition to their son, Casey of Valencia, he leaves their daughter, Jamie of Berkeley, Calif. (Boston Globe)
Lifes obstacles not tall enough for inn owner Sep 5, 2008
But during her post-divorce search for a home where she could raise her 2-year-old son, Rohrer stumbled upon a Victorian home a block away from that held promise as a home and business opportunity despite a hole in the roof that went all the way to the basement. Bats flew around the rooms. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Courts' divorce makes for a long split Sep 5, 2008
Even as a divorce lawyer, I found it good news to hear the Bureau of Statistics reported last week that the divorce rate is decreasing. The bureau said there were 47,963 divorces granted in Australia last year, down from 51,375 in 2006 ... au/news/opinion/courts-divorce-makes-for-a-long-split/2008/09/04/1220121427307. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Jury Selection Starts in Killing of Teacher's Teen... Sep 5, 2008
Erin McLean did not attend the couple's divorce proceedings in February. She is listed as a possible witness against her former husband. (Fox News)
Test your news knowledge! Sep 5, 2008
Test your knowledge of current events. Two men accidentally parachuted into the Duke University stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Passenger's body left in ditch after accident (2420) Sep 5, 2008
mommyof2 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:02 PM:" He wanted to stop... hell, we were on our way to a divorce last year because of it, but he finally understands what it was doing to me and our two small children. I'll tell you another thing... he had to complete 50 hours of SATOP... half of it was an absolutel JOKE!!! He enjoyed his Monday/Tuesday meetings because they talked about alcohol, but on Wednesday/Thursday meetings, all they did was "chat". I mean, he's there to get help... give it to him!! ".... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Calm a child's fear of school with key tips Sep 5, 2008
Your child s teachers should be informed of any physical issues such as food or medicine allergies or a recent change in the family structure such as death or divorce. These situations can greatly impact your child and teachers in the know will be better prepared to deal with any situations that arise while you are away. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obama-backer Annette Bening pillories Palin... Sep 5, 2008
" Are we to be impressed by that statement?? Sarah Palin is the GOVERNOR of ALASKA, the LARGEST state in the union and the 6TH WEALTHIEST with a HUGE infrastructure. It is LARGER than ALL BUT 18 SOVEREIGN COUNTRIES. Like all other U.S. states, Alaska is governed as a republic, with three branches of government: an EXECUTIVE branch consisting of the GOVERNOR of Alaska and the other independently elected constitutional officers. Sarah Palin also chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation... (The Drudge Report)
Troopers' union angry about Palin accusations Sep 5, 2008
Wooten went through a bitter divorce and has had custody battles with Palin's sister. Palin has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing and has said Wooten constituted a legitimate threat to her family. (Juneau Empire)
Fall TV preview Sep 5, 2008
Fall entries also include a Fox comedy about a luxury Manhattan hotel, Do Not Disturb, and Gary Unmarried, a CBS comedy about a guy navigating a recent divorce. CBS drama The Mentalist focuses on a police consultant who has a keen eye for clues but a dubious past. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Insider: Gubernatorial race begins Sep 5, 2008
Richardson has gone through a high-profile divorce and had very public disputes with Gov. Sonny Perdue and Cagle. Richardson said Thursday that he won t change who he is: I will not play along just to get along. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
That Palin's a fighter Sep 5, 2008
She fired an individual in law enforcement here because she didn t like how he treated one of her relatives during a divorce. The man s performance and ability weren t considered; it was a totally personal firing and is currently under investigation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A tiff at TIFF? Sep 5, 2008
Since the golden couple divorced in 2005, they have not been photographed together ... THE GOOD Since their divorce in 2000, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis have hit parties and red carpets with their brood and significant others ... THE UGLY Exes Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, who divorced in 1998, usually have no problem overlapping at glitzy events. (Globe and Mail)
My daughter chose to live with her father Sep 5, 2008
Your daughter was ensnared by your divorce. Children, as a rule, are not methodical schemers bent on and able to execute such sophisticated and damning betrayal. (Globe and Mail)
Former Fresno DA learned law the hard way Sep 5, 2008
Two other marriages ended in divorce. He had no bachelor's degree but studied law through a correspondence course, paying his costs with earnings from work as a Clovis police officer and later with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, assigned to the Fresno County Jail. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ditching Your Cellphone Provider on the Cheap Sep 5, 2008
To help reduce your chances of going through a contentious divorce with your carrier, follow these steps. Take a test drive. (SmartMoney)
Where they are now: Soviet Jewry series Sep 5, 2008
Seven years ago, Zborovksy filed for divorce. She went through a bitter two-year, 30,000 legal battle because her husband fought for child custody. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 4) (36) Sep 5, 2008
McCain refuses to talk about the divorce, hypocritically calling it ancient history. Using McCain s own criteria, his POW years are pre-ancient history and therefore equally irrelevant. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
McCain 'ready to fight' Sep 5, 2008
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Concrete ceiling, or a woman's choice? Sep 5, 2008
What is more, we are in a divorce-ridden age, and the role of primary care giver is the lynch-pin that determines who gains custody after divorce, and consequently, for the best interests of the children of course, who gets to keep the house and claim maintenance payments. The womens legal lobby have long realised that as long as women can come back to work after pregnancy, which they can, these special advantages far outweigh the possible detriments of not gaining the very top jobs that would... (Telegraph.co.uk)
McGreevey's Ex Offers To Drop Claim If He Pays Up Sep 5, 2008
McGreevey's Ex-wife Offers To Drop Fraud Claim If He Pays $109K He Owes Her From Divorce ... Dina Matos' lawyer John Post said the fraud claim filed by his client will be dropped if McGreevey makes full payment and agrees not to appeal the judge's divorce ruling ... Union County Superior Court Judge Karen Cassidy granted the McGreeveys' divorce last month, denying h 00001911 er alimony but ruling that she is entitled to a portion of their joint assets totaling $109,000. (CBS News -- US)
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Hardinge Inc. Sep 5, 2008
We specialize in Hawaii legal matters: family, divorce, bankruptcy, business, criminal, employment, discrimination, personal injury and civil litigation. scotbrower. (Primezone Releases)
Iran Embroiled In Polygamy Controversy Sep 5, 2008
In September 2006, Iranian activists launched a campaign to tr 00001443 y to change laws that deny women equal rights in matters such as divorce and court testimonies. But despite being shut out of the nation's highest political posts, Iran's 35 million women have greater freedoms and political rights than women in most neighboring Arab states, including the right to vote and hold public office. (CBS News -- World)
Spain Mulls Easing Strict Abortion Law Sep 5, 2008
When Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero came to power in 2004, he embarked on an ambitious program of social change that eventually saw Spain legalize gay marriage and enact fast-track divorce proceedings. Along the way, he infuriated the church and the conservative opposition. (CBS News -- World)
