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The day after their ten year wedding anniversary on June 29, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced that they would be seeking a divorce. In a joint statement issued to TMZ on Tuesday, the couple explained that they had “made the difficult decision to divorce.” However, the two actors plan to mediate the divorce agreement, saying […]

According to a recent press release from the National Parents Organization, lawmaking representatives from twenty states are endeavoring to enact changes to child custody arrangements that alienate the noncustodial parent in order to create situations that support the development of relationships between the child and both parents. This push for shared custody reform comes after […]

42-year-old Ben Affleck and 43-year-old Jennifer Garner have confirmed that they are ending their 10 years of marriage, according to a report by People on June 30. The ex-couple, who were often seen enjoying their family time with their kids at their home in Los Angeles, said they will co-parent their children, Samuel, 3, Seraphina, 6, […]

The mother of one of Dwight Howard’s children, identified only as “Tiffany,” filed a lawsuit against the Houston Rockets star over unpaid child support, according to a report by the New York Daily News on June 10. The woman is also seeking a larger payment, saying that their 4-year-old child has to face the challenges of being the child […]

Attorney Andrew A. Bestafka, Esq., was recently honored by being named one of the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in the state of New Jersey for 2015 by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Attorneys who are considered for this recognition are evaluated against rigorous selection criteria, including evaluation of the attorney’s awards, association […]

The ex-wife of 50-year-old comedian and actor Chris Rock is seeking a large divorce payout to allow her to continue living the lifestyle she enjoyed as his wife, according to a report by The Daily Mail on June 15. After marrying Rock in 1996, Malaak Compton-Rock gave up her career in public relations and became a full-time […]

Matt and Amy Roloff of TLC’s Little People, Big World announced on June 5, that they have officially filed for divorce after a trial separation lasting several months, according to Us Weekly. In March of 2014, the couple announced that Matt was to move out of their shared home, while still working with Amy to co-parent […]

Chris Brown has allegedly stopped paying child support for his daughter Royalty after his ex, Nia Guzman, demanded that the payments should increase from $2,500 to $15,000, a report by The Daily Mail stated on May 25. The report came after the award winning singer brought his 11-month-old daughter to the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas […]

As you and your former partner work through the process of divorce, the child custody agreement may be one of the most contentious aspects of that process. If you retain legal custody of your child, you will have the legal right to participate in the decisions about your child’s life, ranging anywhere from his or […]

Actress Kelly Rutherford’s petition to the White House over a child custody dispute has reached the 100,000 signatures required for it to be addressed by the administration, according to a report by The Washington Post on May 13. Two days after Mother’s Day, the actress was able to secure 100,000 signatures for her campaign, warranting the Obama […]