Who's Who in Michael Jackson's World? Jul 3, 2009
In a 2008 interview with Britain's Daily Mail, Rowe said Jackson divorced her in 1999 after he discovered she couldn't conceive more children. Rowe reportedly signed away her parental rights to the children after she and Michael divorced in 1999, but in 2006, an appeals court reestablished her parental status, meaning she may be able to make a case for regaining custody of the children should she choose to ... Marlon is the only Jackson brother to avoid divorce -- he and his wife Carol Parker... (ABC News)
Robert Peebles, 83, school superintendent, clarinet player Jul 3, 2009
His marriage to Lois Querze Peebles ended in divorce. Dr. Peebles leaves his wife of 27 years, Elisabeth of Alexandria; three children from his first marriage, James Q. and Katherine N. Gordon, both of Stamford, and Robert S. of Montclair, N.J.; a stepson, Scott Burr of Fairfax County, Va. (Boston Globe)
Rappers' fiancee, ex-wife star in new reality show Jul 3, 2009
Antonia "Toya" Carter is trying to get her life back on track after a tumultuous divorce from rapper Lil Wayne ... But just when the rapper's music career was emerging to the next level, she says they divorced a couple years later after his infidelity. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Onward to Iraq (Updated June 18) Jul 3, 2009
You hear about soldiers whose marriages are ending in divorce already, and I'm just so grateful that we are still going strong. I am hoping that our lives will get back into a good routine, and that the kids will not have as many problems as they did the first time. (Longview Daily News, WA)
How To Be A Sex Crazed Politican And Survive Jul 3, 2009
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi s wife publicly announced that she wants a divorce because her husband won t stop cavorting with young women. HE then publicly demanded an apology from HER -- and went on to enjoy a major victory the European Union elections and the support of at least half of the voting public. (Human Events Online)
Forced marriage Jul 3, 2009
We started divorce proceedings. For the first year of my separation things were going well until I had a mental breakdown. (BBC News -- UK)
"Angry" S.C. 1st Lady: I May Forgive Him Jul 3, 2009
a lot of what i've read and seen about the Sanford's reminds me of my parents split and eventual divorce ... The wife needs to stick it to him financially and divorce the bum and make him pay, pay, pay, pay, pay ... ". Any woman who takes a man back after infidelity is about as common as they come. Same for a man taking back a wife who's cheated. by midwestkris July 2, 2009 7:36 PM PDT While either forgiveness or reconciliation is hard, and may not happen, I have a lot of respect for those who... (CBS News -- Politics)
Foreclosure is a problem for celebrities too Jul 3, 2009
3 million his fashion designer wife Rachel Roy filed for divorce in March. Faced with hundreds of millions in debt, Michael Jackson needed a helping hand to hold onto his Disney-themed Neverland Ranch. (MSNBC -- News)
What happens to Michael Jacksons Jewish kids? (556) Jul 3, 2009
After his divorce from Lisa Marie Presley, Jackson married Rowe, his former nurse specializing in dermatological problems, in 1996, when she was six months pregnant. They divorced in 1999, and Rowe gave up her custody rights, but according to the LA Times, legal experts believe that as the children s biological mother, she can probably reclaim the two. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
What's old is new again (8) Jul 3, 2009
In fact, the 18th-century leader of Lithuanian Jewry, Rabbi Elijah ben Solomon Zalman (aka the Vilna Gaon) maintained that breaking the obligations of the agreement backing down on one s word is reprehensible, far worse than divorce. The Gaon also weighed in on tenaim plates and demanded they be ceramic, since just as a ceramic plate cannot be repaired, so the families should be warned not to renege on their commitments. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
GOP's Unlucky Class of '94 Jul 3, 2009
In the 14 years since that star-crossed class arrived in Washington espousing an agenda that placed family values at its core, no less than a dozen of its members have been caught up in affairs, sex scandals or in messy separations and divorces from their spouses that, in more than a few instances, led to their political downfalls ... who, not long after taking office in 1995, divorced his wife, married one of his political aides, and later elevated her to chief of staff ... Once authorities... (CBS News -- Politics)
Continue reading Jul 2, 2009
He grew up as a child of divorce -- his parents split up when he was 9 -- and he didn't like school because he wanted to be outside being active ... His faith ebbed after the divorce -- he'd committed his life to Christ as a young child, but he got angry with his parents and God when his family blew apart. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Terrebonne Judge suspended again Jul 2, 2009
In court documents from the March 2, 2007 hearing, Judge Ellender questions why the couple didn t just get a divorce rather than go through this crap. Ellender also instructed the couple on how they could file for a divorce without having to retain an attorney ... The woman then went on to detail other incidents and Ellender ended the hearing by telling the woman that if she wanted a divorce she should get one, but that she wouldn t get the TRO.. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Rape of Boy Jul 2, 2009
Taking it further, America leads the whole World in Divorce, single family homes, and juvenile crime ... And everybody wonder why America leads the World in Divorce. (CBS News -- US)
MILITARY UPDATE: Transferring your GI Bill ... quirks and process Jul 2, 2009
Larry wrote on Jun 28, 2009 1:25 PM:" It won't be too long before a divorce judge gives the civilian spouse 50% of s soldier's GI Bill, as currently the monthly retirement is split upon divorce. The GI Bill should be, as intented from the beginning, for the soldier to use. ". Placement wrote on Jun 27, 2009 7:55 PM:" Another commentary on the front page, placed by the ace webmaster. ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
MPs concerned over amendments to laws on religious conversion Jul 2, 2009
The three laws are the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act, the Administration of Islamic (Federal Territories) Islamic Law and the Islamic Family (Federal Territories) Law. Lim said there could be more cases of family disunity as a result of religious conversion until Parliament sat again in October. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Onward to Iraq (Updated June 18) Jul 2, 2009
You hear about soldiers whose marriages are ending in divorce already, and I'm just so grateful that we are still going strong. I am hoping that our lives will get back into a good routine, and that the kids will not have as many problems as they did the first time. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jackson leaves estate to family Jul 2, 2009
Rowe married Jackson in 1996 but filed for divorce in 1999. She gave up custody rights to the children but sought them again in 2003. (BBC News)
Usher's Wife Surprised That He Filed For Divorce Jul 2, 2009
" The marriage between Usher, 30, and Foster-Raymond, 38, had been reportedly strained for months, and sources said the couple hadn't lived together for quite some time, as Usher moved to Nevada to record an album. In his divorce filing, he stated that the marriage was "irretrievably broken" and there was "no reasonable hope of reconciliation. " The couple married in a private ceremony in August 2007 after canceling a more lavish event. Usher is seeking joint custody of their two sons,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jackson Will Includes Motown Icon, Not Ex Jul 2, 2009
July 7, 2009 isn't even here yet" Really? Durn - now I gotta reschedule all my appointments! Thanks! by Blatensphere July 1, 2009 9:46 AM PDT His will was dated July 7, 2009??? MJ owned a time machine! by Berkeley_Skirt_Lifter July 1, 2009 9:53 AM PDT ""According to the will, dated July 7, 2002..."" str8 from the article...i guess they corrected it. by Berkeley_Skirt_Lifter July 1, 2009 9:55 AM PDT bottom line...who give a flyin' expletive about this freakazoid or his will? So what...he didn't... (CBS News)
Bregman: Why we grieve for Michael, Farrah Jul 2, 2009
A few years ago, Anthony Robbins, a motivational speaker who teaches about success in relationships, got divorced ... But when he spoke publicly about his divorce, people were amazingly supportive of him ... The divorce, his failures, his vulnerabilities, didn't diminish him. (CNN -- US)
What Is Sex? Americans Can't Agree Jul 2, 2009
If you are unable to keep the promise that you made to your spouse you should get a divorce. Where is the Sanctity of Marriage in all this. (CBS News -- Health)
The Citizen's Cinema Jul 2, 2009
" Whereas the Coens' Best Picture-winning 2007 film calculatedly mused on themes of fate and chance, "Burn" bears no such aspirations. Its characters are not vessels of profundity - they're insecure, paranoid buffoons."Burn" centers around ousted CIA agent Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich), who decides to punctuate his disgracefully ended career with a memoir. His wife, Katie, meanwhile swipes Osbourne's top-secret files as leverage for a pending divorce case. After Katie's lawyer's receptionist... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
LETTER: People should rally for responsible government Jul 2, 2009
The Question wrote on Jun 30, 2009 11:51 AM:" Haven't you heard? The worldwide economic depression was caused by homosexuality and pornography, according to the Oklahoma GOP.Republicans and reality don't even seen each other socially any more, do they? I think the divorce is final. ". Bps wrote on Jun 30, 2009 2:52 PM:" Responsible Politicians:Monica Conyers, the wife of the powerful chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., pleaded guilty to one count of bribery in... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sex scandals are bipartisan Jul 2, 2009
Keep the cad or divorce him. Whether it's Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Edwards or Jenny Sanford, my view's the same: Other people's marriages are a foreign country where you don't speak the language. (Salon)
• Swank Montana club founder sued Jul 2, 2009
Her fortune began to crumble soon after her divorce last August. That's also when she took control of the since-disbanded Yellowstone Club World _ the entity she's now accused of taking money from. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Salman Rushdie 'to divorce' again Jul 2, 2009
"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 Jul 2, 2009
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 Jul 2, 2009
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)
Regulators OK Plan for PG&E Recovery Jul 2, 2009
Seattle Washington Family Law LawyersEconomically minded divorce and family law lawyers. info@inpacta. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
All Wines Considered: Saving your reds, one case at a time Jul 2, 2009
With the divorce, he kept the vineyard in the Santa Ynez valley. Jeff now sells over 700 cases of his Woodstock Ridge Sangiovese a year. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Divorce Rates are Falling as Couple... Jul 2, 2009
Divorce Rates are Falling as Couples Marry Later: Risk Factors: Marriage Age, Education Level, Warm Weather, Baseball ... Divorce Rates are Falling as Couples Marry Later ... Divorce Rates are Falling as Couples Marry Later. (Suite101.com)
For the Dogs and Children Jul 2, 2009
After her divorce, Carolyn Grant found solace in a small and loveable tan Cocker Spaniel. The dog, dubbed Maggie, has become the main character in her newly published book, Maggie s Neighborhood. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Jackson Kids' New Family: 15 Reasons to Freak Jul 2, 2009
Legal documents show Grandma nearly divorced Grampa Joe twice because of that and other infidelities ... 9-year secret marriage to Rene Elizondo was revealed in on the day he went to court to file for divorce, according to news reports in 2000. (ABC News)
USHER'S WIFE SURPRISED BY DIVORCE Jul 2, 2009
USHER'S WIFE SURPRISED BY DIVORCE - New York Post ... USHER'S WIFE SURPRISED BY DIVORCE ... The wife of R&B singer Usher was surprised when the entertainer filed for divorce earlier this month and claims the two were intimate less than a week before he moved to end the marriage, according to court documents. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Music to your ears Jul 2, 2009
The toll of that tour included a divorce, lots of prescription medicine, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes. It was one thing after another caused by the damage of that tumor, he said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Jon & Kate clip show was bittersweet Jul 1, 2009
We re-witnessed "family movie night" and "family camping night" (the latter in the back yard), which Kate described back then as "a family bonding-uniting experience." As with any family undergoing the trauma of divorce, all these memories were both heartbreakingly sweet and bitterly ironic. There was a brief flurry of "all new episodes" coming up, which seem to consist of a lot of trips that solo-Jon and solo-Kate each conduct with the kids. (MSNBC -- News)
Following the travails of Tiny and Toya Jul 1, 2009
Antonia Toya Carter is trying to get her life back on track after a tumultuous divorce from rapper Lil Wayne. They are best friends, two women who can relate to parenting alongside two of hip-hop s biggest stars. (Boston Globe)
Money Talks; We Should Listen Jul 1, 2009
Money is one of the leading causes of divorce for a reason. The reasons people stop talking to friends and family over financial disputes is far more complicated than dollars and cents. (Slate)
Celeb Heat Index: Gosselins hotter than July Jul 1, 2009
The Jon & Kate Plus 8 stars' divorce dominated the headlines in June, landing them at No. 1 on USA TODAY's Celebrity Heat Index for three weeks ... Kate Gosselin, 1,156 points: The reality star and her husband, Jon, began the month with record ratings for Jon & Kate Plus 8 and ended it with a divorce petition filed June 22. (USA Today -- Life)
Salman Rushdie 'to divorce' again Jul 1, 2009
"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)
Usher's divorce filing surprises his wife Jul 1, 2009
Ushers divorce filing surprises his wife ... ATLANTA - The wife of R&B singer Usher was surprised when the entertainer filed for divorce earlier this month and claims the two were intimate less than a week before he moved to end the marriage, according to court documents ... Usher, whose real name is Usher Raymond IV, filed for divorce June 12, claiming there is "no reasonable hope of reconciliation" and the marriage is "irretrievably broken." He is seeking joint custody of the couple's two... (MSNBC -- News)
Sanford: I "Crossed Lines" With Women Jul 1, 2009
He needs to get a divorce, get another job, import the enchilada/soul-mate or export himself ... And I've also known many couples who got divorced and adultery just isn't that high on the divorce-reason list ... It's like those letters that show up in Dear Abby all the time that start out "my husband is wonderful, but I'm ready to divorce him because he always leaves the lid on the toilet seat up no matter how much I yell at him about it" That sounds like you, frankly, no wonder you say all... (CBS News)
Usher's wife says she was surprised by divorce Jul 1, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) The wife of R&B singer Usher says she was surprised when the entertainer filed for divorce earlier this month and claims the two were intimate less than a week before he moved to end the marriage ... Usher, whose real name is Usher Raymond IV, filed for divorce on June 12. (USA Today -- Life)
Joe Jackson, second right, father of the late pop star Michael Jackson, poses for a photograph with Rapper Won-G as he arrives at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Matt Sayles Jul 1, 2009
Prince Michael II's mother has never been identified, and while she may surface, it is likely that she signed away her rights, said Stacy Phillips, a Los Angeles divorce attorney who has represented numerous high-profile clients. Rowe, a former nurse for Jackson's dermatologist, married Jackson in 1996 but filed for divorce in 1999 ... The couple's divorce case that was heard in Los Angeles Superior Court remains closed. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Tidbits: Baby on the way for Mel and his mistress Jul 1, 2009
Just last month the actors wife, Robyn Gibson, filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences, and now sources say that his girlfriend is already several months pregnant. Still, the news should come as no shock to Mel Gibsons soon-to-be ex, as the father of seven allegedly already shared the news with his family. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Friends Speculate Cause of Heath Ledger's Death Jul 1, 2009
Terry Gilliam, who directed Ledger in his final film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, put part of the blame on his divorce from wife Michelle Williams. "Because he s a much nicer person than I am, he really thought he could do the right thing. He was trying to be decent and graceful, give her whatever she wanted the house, every f*cking thing," said Gilliam. (Fox News)
Police: Accused church burglar caught catching Zs Jul 1, 2009
Investigators say the couple was going through a divorce and she had a protective order requiring him to stay away from her and their daughters. UnitedHealthcare and Fusion Sleep Announce New Agreement. (Fresno Bee)
Missing Girl's Mom: Come Forward If You Know Anything Jul 1, 2009
Lindsey has been upset over her parents' ongoing divorce and may have run away. Baum said the child's father was 3,000 miles away when she disappeared. (Fox News)
Hiking from city to sea at 50 Jul 1, 2009
Recent large changes for Weatherford included a divorce, a job and house shift, and his shedding of 36 unwanted pounds. The three of us had a common love of outdoor settings, especially those that ring the Bay Area. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
LETTER: People should rally for responsible government Jul 1, 2009
The Question wrote on Jun 30, 2009 11:51 AM:" Haven't you heard? The worldwide economic depression was caused by homosexuality and pornography, according to the Oklahoma GOP.Republicans and reality don't even seen each other socially any more, do they? I think the divorce is final. ". Bps wrote on Jun 30, 2009 2:52 PM:" Responsible Politicians:Monica Conyers, the wife of the powerful chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., pleaded guilty to one count of bribery in... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Usher's wife says she was surprised by divorce, couple 'intimately together' week before Jul 1, 2009
Flash Flood Watch in CT. For more of the latest breaking news, politics, entertainment and offbeat videos everyone is talking about at CNN.com. (FOX61, CT)
Playhouses Popular After Jon & Kate Split Jul 1, 2009
Playhouses on Divorce Episode of "Jon Plus 8" Flying Off Shelves ... Crooked House playhouses like this one were featured in the divorce episode of "Jon and Kate Plus 8." Since the episode aired, the Maine company's business has boomed ... (CBS) Last Monday night, reality television stars Jon and Kate Gosselin announced their separation, and their plans to get a divorce. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Gov. Sanford Is a Cheater. Is He Also a Criminal? Jul 1, 2009
South Carolina usually requires a one-year separation period prior to a divorce. But since adultery is one of the four grounds for fault (the others are desertion, habitual drunkenness, and physical cruelty), the Sanfords could speed through the process. (Slate)
Palm Beach divorce focuses on sex, lies ... and a mansion Jun 30, 2009
Palm Beach divorce focuses on sex, lies ... Palm Beach divorce focuses on sex, lies ... A divorce battle between Russian billionaire fertilizer mogul Dmitri Rybolovlev and his wife has washed up on the island. (The Palm Beach Post)
College helps single mom handle career change Jun 30, 2009
After going through a divorce in 2004, Scruggs who lives in Antioch decided to change careers for a second time. She was a real estate agent caught in a declining market, after a previous career as a case worker with the state of Tennessee and suddenly needed to be the main provider for her family. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Jacksons gain children, estate as fight begins Jun 30, 2009
Rowe, a dermatologist who met Jackson when he was under treatment, has kept a low profile since their divorce. But she appealed through her lawyers to let the children mourn their father in peace. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Madoff Clan May Still Face Microscope Jun 30, 2009
if it was a divorce you'd see a 50/50 split. This is why they can't be trusted or believed. (CBS News)
America's grim reality Jun 30, 2009
Jon and Kate are getting a divorce ... Maybe the Gosselins would've divorced anyway had they not been under the unblinking eyes of television cameras ... Don't think divorce will kill this cash cow. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Court Rules For Firefighters In Ricci Case Jun 30, 2009
claim God allows soldiers to be killed as punishment for the nation's sins, including homosexuality, divorce and remarriage, idolatry and greed. Church member Shirley Phelps-Roper persuaded the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis to issue an order barring enforcement of the law while a federal judge considers whether it is constitutional. (CBS News)
Rappers ladies seek own identity on reality TV Jun 30, 2009
She stars in a new reality TV series with Antonia "Toya" Carter, whois trying to get her life back on track after a tumultuous divorce from rapper Lil Wayne ... Antonia "Toya" Carter is trying to get her life back on track after a tumultuous divorce from rapper Lil Wayne ... But just when the rapper's music career was emerging to the next level, she says they divorced a couple years later after his infidelity. (MSNBC -- News)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Jun 30, 2009
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)
Jackson family file for custody Jun 30, 2009
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Diagnosed with cancer, Lodi man eventually discovers blessings he never imagined Jun 30, 2009
Prior to losing my job, my marriage had deteriorated to the point that divorce seemed the only solution, and I once again found myself single and sad ... Clearly, something more profound than the combined events of divorce, pain, job loss and the premature sale of my home would be needed for me to come around, and I prayed for precisely that. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Houston wins custody of daughter Jun 30, 2009
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)
