When Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorced earlier this summer, they managed to get through settlement negotiations quite quickly. In fact, as we reported last month, they settled the divorce within about two weeks. At the time, not a lot of information was made public about the terms, although it was widely known that the couple's daughter, Suri, would see the benefit child support payments made by Cruise.
Pet ownership can be a sticky issue post-divorce
Pet ownership is one item on a long list of things to be considered when a couple goes through a divorce. Obviously, it's not child custody, but some people do consider their pets to be children of sorts. Not surprisingly, the courts take a different view. However, like any family law matter, pet disputes can take a long time to be resolved in court.
How is child support calculated?
Any Coloradoan who has been through a divorce and is facing a child custody dispute may wonder how child support calculations work. When a court arrives at a final number, how does it get there?
Divorcing parents should focus on the kids, study says
It may sound like pure common sense, but a new study shows that if divorcing parents would focus on their children rather than their own post-marital conflict, it's a win-win for everyone.
Divorce from the teacher's perspective
Teachers sometimes spend as much time or more with kids than their parents do. They also see children in a different environment for several hours a day, and sometimes they can pick up on problems that might go unnoticed at home.
After domestic violence arrest, Johnson cut from team
Dolphins player Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is an example of how the effects of domestic violence can go beyond physical and emotional trauma. They can also cost someone their job.
Johnston planning to pursue custody of son with Palin
When the way you parent is caught on camera and broadcast to millions of Americans, there isn't much of a way to hide it. That's what Levi Johnston appears to be counting on.
Several top Olympians have faced family issues
When people watch the Olympics, it often gets personal. Viewers get invested in the athletes' journeys and personal histories as they compete and take home medals. A lot of the top athletes this year have gone through some family issues and would no doubt relate to other young Americans whose parents have divorced.
What to remember with post-divorce name changes
There are lots of hoops to jump through when you get married, including lots of paperwork. Many women (and some men) decide to take on their spouse's name. As anyone who has sat in a crowded Social Security office knows, it's not always an easy process. And the same is true when someone decides to change their name after a divorce.
