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Governor DeSantis cancels child support bill
After years of unsuccessful negotiations to change Florida's divorce laws, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the Republican-led House's latest attempt to eliminate permanent alimony payments.
With DeSantis' veto on Friday, the measure…
The lack of alimony guidelines in Oklahoma creates financial uncertainty for divorcing couples
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma is one of several states that does not have a formula for determining the amount of alimony in a divorce.In Oklahoma, the decision on the amount of alimony rests entirely with the judges, there are no…
Paying $30,000 a month in alimony pissed off Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige, the legendary R&B singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur, has been hailed as an example of strength and resilience throughout her career. However, it was the turmoil in her personal life that led her to channel…
Maintenance battle lines are forming for the 2020 legislative session
The fight over alimony reform will resume during the 2020 legislative session, with both sides set to take major steps to prepare for the next round of the fight.
There is no secret to Florida politics criticized maintenance reformers in…
Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige's Upkeep Struggle Awakens 'The Strength of a Woman'
When life throws lemons at you, some people make lemonade. But for Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul, those lemons became the driving force behind her powerful album. Strength of a woman. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, we…
How did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 affect child support? | Marcum LLP
Among the many significant corporate and individual tax changes implemented by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) of 2017, some of the largest impacts affect individuals involved in a divorce, particularly with respect to tax…
David Hasselhoff wants to cut his ex-wife's $21,000 per month support bill and wants to retire
David Hasselhoff and ex Pamela Bach agree to reduce spousal support after he claims "less than $4,000 in liquid assets."David Hasselhoff's $21,000 monthly child support bill is making it impossible for the actor to consider retirement,…
Porsha Stewart files for divorce and demands child support
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Just days after Porsha Stewart received news that her husband Kordell Stewart had filed for…
Mary J. Blige talks about child support payments that “upset” her
For Mary J. Blige, it was the pain in her wallet from her divorce drama — with her ex-husband and former manager Kendu Isaacs — that inspired her 2017 LP Strength of a Woman.
“When I made this album, I was angry because I had to pay…
Controversial high school football coach Rush Propst is resigning from his last job after facing…
AL.com – Rush Propst's surprise resignation as head football coach at Pell City High came the same week his salary was set to be garnished in an ongoing lawsuit with his former wife, according to court records reviewed by…