Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have been quite famous in the United States for several months. Now the couple has made the news again, only this time the news is bad. They have officially filed for a “dissolution of marriage” at the Santa Barbara Superior Court. They have already had six weeks of legal separation.
Spencer told the news media the marriage was only for cameras for the last few weeks. He stated that he loves Heidi, but that the marriage was a show. He said it was part of the Hills World and that is on the sound stage. The couple apparently married in April 2009, after their on camera relationship. In fact the “sham wedding” was aired on camera as part of the Hills.
However, the marriage is legal and though there was a “fake” wedding on the Hills, they did in reality marry. Heidi has made headlines for other things besides her marriage and divorce. In fact she supposedly underwent ten plastic surgery operations in one day in order to make herself a living Barbie doll.
The surgeries were just another issue according to friends that she has with the divorce. Heidi was supposed to be in a reality show with her best friend Jen Bunney, but the show is cancelled because she pulled out. Bunney told online media sites Heidi went through people to stop the show and she didn’t learn about it directly from Heidi. Bunney felt it was the divorce that made her act out and stop the show.
Heidi has not talked with the media regarding any of the current issues. Instead, she is trying to stay out of the media frenzy about her divorce and any other things that she is up to at the moment.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Divorce Process
Currently when there is a divorce in England or Wales it can be assumed that the breakdown of a marriage is beyond repair. There are several legal reasons why you can divorce in the UK, these are:
-Desertion
-Cheating on your spouse
-Unreasonable behaviour
-Separation
The main one of these which people use as a ground for divorce is unreasonable behaviour because it can be seen that in most cases both spouses can be accused of unreasonable behaviour, and for this reason it is the quickest way to get a divorce. When one of the parties has made the decision that the marriage is finally over, then he or she would rather get the divorce as soon as possible. And there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea not to delay.
There are many other complications which go hand in hand with the divorce procedure and the majority of people who are either contemplating a divorce petition or who have received one should always seek some expert legal advice so that they can fully understand what is involved in this and what issues could be included. One of the main issues which often causes the most confusion and stress is money which is tied up between both of the parties, and if there happen to be any children.
These two issues are totally independent from one another and have very little to do with the procedure, they are both dealt with on separate levels and use a completely different process.
Divorce petitions can always be contested, although it is rare and the large majority of solicitors would only recommend this if there is something to be gained from it in the outcome.
-Desertion
-Cheating on your spouse
-Unreasonable behaviour
-Separation
The main one of these which people use as a ground for divorce is unreasonable behaviour because it can be seen that in most cases both spouses can be accused of unreasonable behaviour, and for this reason it is the quickest way to get a divorce. When one of the parties has made the decision that the marriage is finally over, then he or she would rather get the divorce as soon as possible. And there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea not to delay.
There are many other complications which go hand in hand with the divorce procedure and the majority of people who are either contemplating a divorce petition or who have received one should always seek some expert legal advice so that they can fully understand what is involved in this and what issues could be included. One of the main issues which often causes the most confusion and stress is money which is tied up between both of the parties, and if there happen to be any children.
These two issues are totally independent from one another and have very little to do with the procedure, they are both dealt with on separate levels and use a completely different process.
Divorce petitions can always be contested, although it is rare and the large majority of solicitors would only recommend this if there is something to be gained from it in the outcome.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Divorce
Divorce in England and Wales can be granted on the basis that the breakdown of a marriage is irretrievable. There are five grounds which are currently acceptable in the UK which can be used in the breakdown of a marriage, these are:
- Desertion
- Adultery
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Separation after two years with consent
- Separation after five years without consent
It is known that most people use the ground of unreasonable behaviour when filing for divorce because it can often be found that on both sides people can be accused of behaving in an unreasonable manner and it is for this reason that it is seen as a quick route to get the divorce needed. When one spouse has made the decision that the marriage is over, then he or she would rather divorce sooner rather than later. And there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea not to delay.
There are many other issues which surround divorce and the majority of people who are either thinking of issuing a divorce petition or who have received one should always look at getting some legal advice so that they can understand what is involved and what issues could be included. The issue which often causes the most confusion and anxiety is the financial problems between both of the spouses, and if there are any children which are involved. These two issues are totally separate and have very little do with the divorce process, they are both dealt with totally independently and using a completely different critieria.
Divorce petitions can in some cases be contested, although it is uncommon and the vast majority of solicitors would only advise this if there is something to be gained from it. These cases are rare, although sometimes there is a good enough reason to file a cross petition.
- Desertion
- Adultery
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Separation after two years with consent
- Separation after five years without consent
It is known that most people use the ground of unreasonable behaviour when filing for divorce because it can often be found that on both sides people can be accused of behaving in an unreasonable manner and it is for this reason that it is seen as a quick route to get the divorce needed. When one spouse has made the decision that the marriage is over, then he or she would rather divorce sooner rather than later. And there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea not to delay.
There are many other issues which surround divorce and the majority of people who are either thinking of issuing a divorce petition or who have received one should always look at getting some legal advice so that they can understand what is involved and what issues could be included. The issue which often causes the most confusion and anxiety is the financial problems between both of the spouses, and if there are any children which are involved. These two issues are totally separate and have very little do with the divorce process, they are both dealt with totally independently and using a completely different critieria.
Divorce petitions can in some cases be contested, although it is uncommon and the vast majority of solicitors would only advise this if there is something to be gained from it. These cases are rare, although sometimes there is a good enough reason to file a cross petition.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Divorce Statistics
Divorce statistics have hit an all time low, and has fallen to its lowest rate since 1981. The divorce provisional rate in England and Wales dropped to around 11.9 divorcing people per 1,000 in the married population, which when was put next to 12.2 figure in 2009 shows that the divorce rate this year has been seen as its lowest yet.
For the fifth year running, both men and women in their mid to late twenties seemed to have the largest divorce rates between all five year age groups. In the year 2009 it was found that there were 26.6 divorces happening between married men between the ages of 25-29 and the divorce rate was 26.9 for women in the same age group.
Since the year 1997 the age for divorces averaged between 40.2 to 43.7, in this country for men, and for women it was 37.7 to 41.2 years, this showed the rise in age for couples getting married.
In 2007 it was found that one in five women and men who filed for divorce had also had a previous marriage which resulted in divorce, this has more than doubled in over 27 years. In 1980 it was estimated that one in ten men and women who were going through the divorce process had a previous marriage resulting in divorce. And sixty-nine percent of divorces were to men and women where it was the first marriage for both of them.
In 2009, 68 percent of the divorces filed were brought on by the wife. And for all the divorces which had been granted to one person (rather than to both spouses), it was discovered that behaviour was the common factor involved.
For the fifth year running, both men and women in their mid to late twenties seemed to have the largest divorce rates between all five year age groups. In the year 2009 it was found that there were 26.6 divorces happening between married men between the ages of 25-29 and the divorce rate was 26.9 for women in the same age group.
Since the year 1997 the age for divorces averaged between 40.2 to 43.7, in this country for men, and for women it was 37.7 to 41.2 years, this showed the rise in age for couples getting married.
In 2007 it was found that one in five women and men who filed for divorce had also had a previous marriage which resulted in divorce, this has more than doubled in over 27 years. In 1980 it was estimated that one in ten men and women who were going through the divorce process had a previous marriage resulting in divorce. And sixty-nine percent of divorces were to men and women where it was the first marriage for both of them.
In 2009, 68 percent of the divorces filed were brought on by the wife. And for all the divorces which had been granted to one person (rather than to both spouses), it was discovered that behaviour was the common factor involved.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Divorce
The divorce procedure is a straightforward procedure when a couple has decided a marriage is over. It is usually any children who are involved or assets which a couple have shared which result in parties applying for a court order to resolve any issues and disputes. Marriage in the UK has slowly been going down over the past few years, in 1991 there was an estimated 349,700 and in 2002 there were fewer with around 291,000. Over the same period of time the divorce rates seemed to have stayed roughly the same with 173,500 divorces in the year 1991 and 160, 700 in 2002.
In the divorce process it is broken down in to three parts which begins with the legal procedure to end the marriage, the next step is any arrangements for any children involved and the last stage is to resolve any financial matters between both parties. The largest asset in most divorce cases is the marital home, where the court will in many cases, decide the outcome.
There are two decrees that the court must grant during any divorce proceedings. Firstly one of the parties who will be known as the petitioner has to apply to the court for a decree nisi, and as soon as the marriage has ended and before the divorce is made final, the court has to give the decree absolute. To apply for the decree nisi, the person wanting the divorce must have been married for at least a year, and since the first of March 2001 in order to to carry on in England and Wales the person in question also has to prove the area of which they were residing. This basically means showing that both of the parties or at least both of them has lived within England and Wales which means there are a number of combinations that are ok for the jurisdiction.
There also needs to be shown in divorce that the marriage has broken down beyond repair, and to do this an individual needs to have five ways to prove this fact such as:
- Unreasonable behaviour from the other party
- The other spouse has left after two years
- Five years of separation without consent
- Adultery from the other party
- Two years of separation without consent
It has been estimated that around 70% of all divorces filed the petitioner will claim adultery or unreasonable behaviour from the other spouse, who is also known as the respondent, in the petition for the divorce.
In the divorce process it is broken down in to three parts which begins with the legal procedure to end the marriage, the next step is any arrangements for any children involved and the last stage is to resolve any financial matters between both parties. The largest asset in most divorce cases is the marital home, where the court will in many cases, decide the outcome.
There are two decrees that the court must grant during any divorce proceedings. Firstly one of the parties who will be known as the petitioner has to apply to the court for a decree nisi, and as soon as the marriage has ended and before the divorce is made final, the court has to give the decree absolute. To apply for the decree nisi, the person wanting the divorce must have been married for at least a year, and since the first of March 2001 in order to to carry on in England and Wales the person in question also has to prove the area of which they were residing. This basically means showing that both of the parties or at least both of them has lived within England and Wales which means there are a number of combinations that are ok for the jurisdiction.
There also needs to be shown in divorce that the marriage has broken down beyond repair, and to do this an individual needs to have five ways to prove this fact such as:
- Unreasonable behaviour from the other party
- The other spouse has left after two years
- Five years of separation without consent
- Adultery from the other party
- Two years of separation without consent
It has been estimated that around 70% of all divorces filed the petitioner will claim adultery or unreasonable behaviour from the other spouse, who is also known as the respondent, in the petition for the divorce.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Change of Name Deed after a Divorce
Divorce is typically a last option for individuals, but sometimes a necessary step. When things are just not working out between a married couple it can do more harm than good to try and solve the issues. If children are involved, they can be harmed by a couple trying to work out their problems. While divorce is painful, it is sometimes the only action to be taken. There are a variety of legal documents you might need to sign in a divorce. It will depend on the financial arrangements, any children, and other holdings the couple might have. If both parties can agree to the divorce terms, you may be able to use document templates available online to legalise the divorce.
You may have to seek legal counsel for the tougher situations, especially if there are children. Another document besides the divorce documents, which end the marriage in a court of law, is the change of name deed. You may decide since you are divorcing that you want to go ahead and use a change of name deed. It has to be filed with the courts as well, so having it a part of the divorce proceeding can wrap up the entire situation in one sitting rather than going back months later.
In the UK it is very easy to change your name. There are not a lot of restrictions when it comes to minor changes or reverting back to a maiden name after a divorce. Simply fill out the document template found online with your current name, the change you want to make, and sign it. You will need a witness to sign the document also. Most banks do not require a change of name deed, but the Passport Agency and HMRC will need you to officially change your name if you begin using your maiden name again.
Children can also elect to change their name, but there are heavier restrictions on those less than 18 years of age. In some divorce cases children do want to revert to their mother’s maiden name, though it is rare.
You may have to seek legal counsel for the tougher situations, especially if there are children. Another document besides the divorce documents, which end the marriage in a court of law, is the change of name deed. You may decide since you are divorcing that you want to go ahead and use a change of name deed. It has to be filed with the courts as well, so having it a part of the divorce proceeding can wrap up the entire situation in one sitting rather than going back months later.
In the UK it is very easy to change your name. There are not a lot of restrictions when it comes to minor changes or reverting back to a maiden name after a divorce. Simply fill out the document template found online with your current name, the change you want to make, and sign it. You will need a witness to sign the document also. Most banks do not require a change of name deed, but the Passport Agency and HMRC will need you to officially change your name if you begin using your maiden name again.
Children can also elect to change their name, but there are heavier restrictions on those less than 18 years of age. In some divorce cases children do want to revert to their mother’s maiden name, though it is rare.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Divorce and Children Effects
Divorce for children can often be like death to an adult – a process of grieving and acceptance for the new changes that are occurring whether you like them or not. Children will grieve for the loss of the family life when their parent’s divorce, as they have, most probably, never known any difference.
Children may miss the stability of their former family life, or simply that fact that they could wake up in the morning and see both parents as and when they wished. In this respect, family life was on their terms and not the adults. When a childs parents divorce, the times in which they can see the other parent shall be dictated by those parents, and the child shall noticed the missing privileges they once shared with each parent.
Once reality has set in, sadness or anger shall become apparent in the child. A child will literally pass through a mourning process, with moody behaviour and irregular eating, but this shall ease with time. Sometimes a child will become angry but only with themselves as they begin to blame themself for the impending or recent divorce. On occasion, the child may even become inverted socially until the reality of the situation and changes hiProvided the child is explained to and assured they should feel more comfortable in their own skin. Many children get teased at school when their part home.
It is common for children to begin a strategy to reunite their parents, for example, they may plead or help out around the home by doing lots of chores etc because they do not understand why their parents are no longer happy with each other. They believe that if they can fix it, everything shall return to the way in which it was before the separation and/or divorce occurred.
Many of the issues the child may need to deal with may be reduced by the method in which the parents use to inform the child of their impending divorce. Children have very simplistic logic and will need to be explained to in great depth that they are not losing a parent, both are still there, but just not together. Provided the child is explained to and assured they should feel more comfortable in their own skin. Many children get teased at school when their parents divorce. Children do not understand the impact this has on the child in question and so it is advisable for parent s who are divorcing to inform teachers to ensure everyone who has contact with that child is aware of the situation.
Children may miss the stability of their former family life, or simply that fact that they could wake up in the morning and see both parents as and when they wished. In this respect, family life was on their terms and not the adults. When a childs parents divorce, the times in which they can see the other parent shall be dictated by those parents, and the child shall noticed the missing privileges they once shared with each parent.
Once reality has set in, sadness or anger shall become apparent in the child. A child will literally pass through a mourning process, with moody behaviour and irregular eating, but this shall ease with time. Sometimes a child will become angry but only with themselves as they begin to blame themself for the impending or recent divorce. On occasion, the child may even become inverted socially until the reality of the situation and changes hiProvided the child is explained to and assured they should feel more comfortable in their own skin. Many children get teased at school when their part home.
It is common for children to begin a strategy to reunite their parents, for example, they may plead or help out around the home by doing lots of chores etc because they do not understand why their parents are no longer happy with each other. They believe that if they can fix it, everything shall return to the way in which it was before the separation and/or divorce occurred.
Many of the issues the child may need to deal with may be reduced by the method in which the parents use to inform the child of their impending divorce. Children have very simplistic logic and will need to be explained to in great depth that they are not losing a parent, both are still there, but just not together. Provided the child is explained to and assured they should feel more comfortable in their own skin. Many children get teased at school when their parents divorce. Children do not understand the impact this has on the child in question and so it is advisable for parent s who are divorcing to inform teachers to ensure everyone who has contact with that child is aware of the situation.
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