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Spousal Support May Be Denied to a Spouse Who Pleads Nolo Contendere to Domestic Violence Charge

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:08:00 GMT

The appellate court in In re Marriage of Priem (Civ. No. A130791; Ct. App., 1st Dist., Div. 1. 3/13/13)-- Cal. App. 4th --, 2013 Cal. App. LEXIS 193By Dondero, J. (Margulies, Acting P. J., Banke, J., concurring) held that a plea of nolo contend

Reality TV and Relationships

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT

The Huffington Post recently ran an article about Camille Grammar and Ex-Spouse Kelsey Grammar. The article stated that the parties do not speak, even though they have 2 children from their marriage. The

10 Los Angeles County Courthouses To Close In The Next 8 months

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:51:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Times reported on November 14, 2012 that 10 Los Angeles County courthouses will be closed. These courthouses include the Beverly Hills courthouse, West Los Angeles, Malibu and other locations. Closures are expected to occur with

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are allegedly fighting over Engagement Ring

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:43:00 GMT

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are allegedly fighting over the $2 million engagement ring that Kris Humphries gave Ms. Kardashian. According to Hollyscoop, the parties’ prenuptial agreement provides that Ms. Kardashian has no obligatio

Mayim Bialik Files For Divorce

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:09:00 GMT

Mayim Bialik has filed for divorce from her husband Michael Stone, the parties have two minor children and have been married for nine years reports TMZ. The Big Bang Theory Star, filed for divorce on November 21, 2012 at the Los Angeles S

Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif Reach Settlement in Their Divorce

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:05:00 GMT

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Stars Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif reached a settlement in their divorce, reports TMZ. A joint statement was announced by their representative, Jim Yeager who indicated that the parties reached a settle

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore Fight Over Money, Divorce Could Become Public

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:35:00 GMT

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have been separated for more than a year. Kutcher, 34 and Moore, 49 have had their lawyers attempt to settle the case. According the Radar Online, Kutcher does not want

Dennis Quaid?s Wife Kimberly Filing for Separation

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:01:00 GMT

Dennis Quaid’s wife Kimberly Buffington-Quaid has filed for separation, reports TMZ. The parties have been married for eight years and have two twins, who are four years old. She is requesting joint

Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif Divorce -- Cast Mates Siding with Maloof

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:58:00 GMT

It was reported that Paul Nassif went to Lisa Vanderpump’s Restaurant Villa Blanca on Monday, states RadarOnline. It was further stated by RadarOnline sources that Adrienne Maloof’s case mates on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills will be

Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer Separate

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:42:00 GMT

It has been reported that Russell Crowe is separating from his wife of nine years, Danielle Spencer. The couple has two minor children and it has been reported that Spencer has spent much of her time in Austral

Criminal Domestic Violence and Family Law Cross Over Issues

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:19:00 GMT

In California, Penal Code §243 is the statute the deals with battery between a spouse, cohabitant or other intimate. The statute states that “A battery on one of the following persons is punis

Child?s Preference for a Parent in a Child Custody Case

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:55:00 GMT

California courts use the “best interest” of the child standard when making child custody and visitation orders. One of the factors a court utilizes is a child’s preference for one parent over

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Splitting Up after 30 Years of Marriage

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:33:00 GMT

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, who have been married for over 30 years, are separating. The couple has three adult children and have been a couple since the early 70’s and

Different Types of Divorces

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:19:00 GMT

There are several types of divorces. Depending on the divorce type, general will determine the time and money spent on the divorce.

Celebrity Divorce: While most would think celebrities getting a div

Child Visitation During The Holidays

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:26:00 GMT

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Heidi Klum and Seal Divorce Heating Up

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:21:00 GMT

Radar Online has reported that Seal is attempting to use Heidi Klum’s romantic relationship with her bodyguard Martin Kristen as leverage in their divorce. Seal supposedly is attempting to obtain a more favorable financial settlemen

Mel Gibson?s Ex-Wife Robyn Moore to Receive Portion of Retirement Benefits

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:28:00 GMT

The Huffington Post reported today that Robyn Moore will receive a portion of Mel Gibson’s Retirement Benefits and half of his estimated $800 million dollar fortune as the couple has no prenuptial agreement.

In Californi

Paul Nassif Files for Divorce from Adrienne Maloof, Couple from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:14:00 GMT

TMZ has reported that Dr. Paul Nassif has filed for divorce from Adrienne Maloof. The married couple has been featured on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The divorce petition was filed on August 28, 2012, states that the parties we

Update On Katie Holmes Tom Cruise Divorce ? Prenuptial Controls Financial Matters

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:37:00 GMT

TMZ has reported that the Katie Holmes Tom Cruise prenuptial agreement does not give much financially to Katie Holmes. It is typical in prenuptial agreements that a party’s income stream remains their sep

Katie Holmes Files for Divorce from Tom Cruise

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:37:00 GMT

TMZ has reported that Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from Tom Cruise this week seeking sole custody of the parties’ daughter Suri in New York. Katie Holmes is also seeking the court to order child support and divide

Interesting Property Items Fought Over In Divorce by Celebrities

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:42:00 GMT

The Huffington Post ran a story on interesting items fought over in divorce. Among those are the following:

The Battle of the Shoes – The first story was about professional poker player Beth Shak who failed to

Outrageous Divorce Stories on Huffington Post

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:09:00 GMT

The Huffington Post ran a story on Interesting Divorces. These stories were mostly about one partner doing something outrageous that impeded on the other partner. For instance, in Israel a man divorced his wife after she brought home 550 cats

Women are Increasingly Paying Alimony and Child Support to Men

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Evan Sussman of Sussman Law Firm, Discusses A Recent Report Regarding The Increase In Women Paying Alimony and Child Support To Men After A Divo

Jennifer Lopez Needs Orders to Allow Children to Tour Outside California After Divorce From Marc Anthony

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Evan Sussman of Sussman Law Firm, Discusses A Recent Report Regarding Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s Divorce.

The Judge in Jennifer Lopez and M

Heidi Klum Files For Divorce From Seal

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:47:00 GMT
Evan Sussman of Sussman Law Firm, Discusses A Recent Report Regarding Heidi Klum and Seal’s Divorce.

Heidi Klum has filed for Divorce from Seal. Klum is seeking physical custody o

Divorce between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore Imminent

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:06:00 GMT

Evan Sussman of Sussman Law Firm, Discusses A Recent Report From An Article on TMZ Regarding Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s Divorce.

TMZ has repo

Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth Divorce Papers Filed

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT
Peter Facinelli filed divorce papers at the Los Angeles Superior Court. The parties have been married since 2001 and Facinelli cites that his separation date is January 1, 2012 and have three minor children together. Jennie Garth filed a Response i

Enforceability of Pre-2002 California Prenuptial Agreements

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:30:00 GMT
The Second District Appellate Court upheld the trial court’s ruling. The case is In Re Marriage of Hill & Dittmer (2011) 202 Cal. App. 4th 1046. The court affirmed an order rejecting the wife’s challenge to the parties’

Huffington Post: Pet Custody Cases are On the Rise in Family Court

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:53:00 GMT
In a recent article in the Huffington Post Sue Manning states that in a 2006 survey by 1600 members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers that 25% said that they noticed an increase in pet custody cases since 2001. The article says th

Going through a Divorce or other Family Law Matter? Stay off Social Networking Sites and Don?t Text

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:30:00 GMT
Ken Altshuler, President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers wrote a recent article that appeared in the Huffington Post about clients going through a divorce and being on Facebook and Texting. In short his article says don’t

Divorce Attorney, Evan Sussman, Founder of Sussman & Associates Launches Official Divorce and Family Law Related Blog

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:55:00 GMT
Beverly Hills Divorce Attorney, Evan Sussman, has launched the official Sussman and Associates divorce and family law related blog, www.SussmanLawFirmBlog.com. The blog includes Mr. Sussman's expert commentary on the most talked about high profile di

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Still Battling over Nahla

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:30:00 GMT
TMZ has reported that the Department of Children and Family Services has been interviewing Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry concerning allegations that Gabriel Aubry committed child endangerment.

The parties have been locked in a child

What Your Children Expect from You in Co-Parenting with Your Ex When Going Through a Divorce

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT

Evan Sussman, Founder of Sussman and Associates, discusses what children expect from divorced parents, as reported by Kara Bishop for The Huffington Post.

Kara Bishop wrote a blog for Huffington P

Sussman Law Firm Update on Katy Perry and Russel Brand Divorce As Reported By The Huffington Post

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:37:00 GMT

Evan Sussman, founder of Sussman and Associates, discusses the Katy Perry and Russell Brand Divorce as Reported by The Huffington Post.

Huffington Post recently reported that Katy Perry and

Huffington Post Reports that Russell Brand has filed for Divorce from Katy Perry in Los Angeles

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:56:00 GMT

Evan Sussman, Founder of Sussman Law Firm Discusses The Recent Accouncement of Katy Perry and Russell Brand's Divorce.

Russell Brand and Katy Perry have been married for a little more

Update on California Child Custody Move Away Law

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:54:00 GMT
In a recent child custody move away case, Jacob A. v. C.H. (2011) 196 Cal.App.4th 1591, the Third District Court of Appeal held that a trial court erred by denying a mother’s request to relocate to Washington State with her child and to modify

Divorce in Hard Economic Times May Be Better for the Wealthier Spouse

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:21:00 GMT
In California assets are valued at the time of trial. Family Code §2552(a) Therefore, businesses, retirement accounts, real and personal property will be valued at a date close to trial. In fact, during a divorce prior to trial both part

2011?s Most Shocking Divorces As Reported By The Huffington Post

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:30:00 GMT
Evan Sussman, Founder of Sussman and Associates, discusses The Huffington Post's list of the most shocking divorces for 2011:

1. Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant – The parties have two minor children, a marriage of more than ten y

Update on Premarital Agreement Law In California

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:30:00 GMT
A California Court of Appeal held that seven day waiting period for enforceable premarital agreements does not apply to represented parties. In Re Marriage of Cadwell-Fasco & Fasco (2011), 2011 Cal.App. Lexis 22. Specifically the court he

Vanessa Bryant Files For Divorce From High School Sweetheart Kobe Bryant

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:45:00 GMT
As reported in news earlier this week Kobe Bryant is divorcing his high school sweetheart Vanessa Bryant. Sources state that the couple has assets of approximately $150 million dollars and they do not have a prenuptial agreement. In addition,

Sussman and Associates: Kris Humphries Worried About Pro Basketball Career and Wants to Move Forward

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:15:00 GMT
The Huffington Post on December 9th wrote about Kris Humphries appearance on Good Morning America. In that appearance he stated that he is solely focused on his basketball career and wants to be picked up by a new team. The New Jersey Nets did

Sussman and Associates: Ways to Lose a Child Custody Case

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:30:00 GMT
A recent Blog from the Huffington Post addressed how a parent loses a child custody case. The blog starts out by stating that custody and visitation cases have changed over the years and it is not presumed that mothers will “automaticall

Kris Humphries Annulment Action Against Kim Kardashian, What is There to Gain?

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:30:00 GMT
ABC News reported that “Kourtney and Kim Take N.Y., While Kris Humphries Takes Kim to Court”. Why given a 72 day marriage would Kris Humphries not just go along with the divorce and end his and Kim’s very short union? It has been

Sussman & Associates: Jon Cryer, Actor of Two and a Half Men?s Child Support Case

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:30:00 GMT
Jon Cryer, one of the stars of Two and a Half Men was recently involved in a child support modification with his ex-wife Sarah. The case is entitled In Re marriage of Cryer, 2011 Cal. App. Lexis 1132. The court held that when the television

Evan Sussman, Founder of Sussman & Associates, Files Lawsuit Against Journey Guitarist Neal Schon on Behalf of Ava Fabian

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:30:00 GMT
Former Playboy Playmate Ava Fabian, who recently retained Family Law and Divorce attorney Evan T. Sussman, Founder of Sussman & Associates, has filed a lawsuit against Journey Guitartist Neal Schon, whom she lived with ''in a marriage like relati

Sussman and Associates - Court Orders Facebook Password Disclosure in Divorce Case

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT
As we have reported in past blog articles social media evidence is becoming more prevalent in divorce and other family law matters. MSNBC reported on November 11, 2011 that a Connecticut Judge ordered "a divorcing couple to hand over the p

Demi Moore Divorces Ashton Kutcher After 6 Years Of Marriage

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:53:00 GMT
TMZ has just reported that Demi Moore is ending her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. The couple has been married for over six years. Demi stated, “as a woman, a mother, and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred and it is this

Ava Fabian, Wife of Neal Schon, retains Beverly Hills Family Law Firm Sussman & Associates, APLC

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:10:00 GMT
Beverly Hills, California — Evan T. Sussman, Founder of Sussman & Associates, APLC a Boutique Family Law Firm, has been retained by Ava Fabian to represent her in matters relating to her relationship with husband, Journey guitarist Ne

Oksana Grigorieva Losing the PR Battle Against Mel Gibson

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:15:00 GMT
Oksana Grigorieva is making common mistakes leading to her upcoming trial with ex-boyfriend Mel Gibson, said Evan Sussman, a certified family law specialist in Beverly Hills.

“People within Oksana’s inner-circle, and most likel

Evan Sussman Elected To Beverly Hills Bar Board

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:14:00 GMT
The Beverly Hills Bar Association announced that Evan T. Sussman has been elected to join its Board of Governors. Mr. Sussman will be joining LaVonne Lawson, Richard D. Kaplan, Elizabeth Moreno, Susan Rabin, Irena Raskin, Caroline Raufi, and Francis

Mel Gibson Facing Up Hill Custody Battle

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:43:00 GMT
The battle between Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva over custody of their eight-month daughter is entering a high-stakes phase.

The charges and countercharges continue to fly. Today, a recording was released of a two-and-a-half-minute pro

Dwyane Wade?s Divorce: The Consequences of Firing 9 Attorneys

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:47:00 GMT
It’s been a busy month for professional basketball star Dwyane Wade. On June 25, an Illinois judge officially ended his eight-year old marriage. On July 10, it was announced that Wade signed a six-year $107 million contract extension with the

Meet The Judges Night A Great Success

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:44:00 GMT
Meet The Judges Night A Great Success

On January 27, 2010, more than 250 family law attorneys gathered at The Beverly Hills Hotel for “Meet the Judges Night.” The event was co-sponsored by the Family Law Sections of the Beverl

Evan Sussman Takes The Helm of the Family Law Section of the BHBA

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:17:00 GMT
On September 16, Evan Sussman began his term as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Close to 200 attorneys gathered at The Beverly Hills Hotel to attend a program that featured The Honorable Marjorie S. Steinberg

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian May Not Be Able To Use A Prenuptial Agreement

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:55:00 GMT
Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom and reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian have announced that they are getting married this Sunday, September 27th. The pair reportedly started dating six weeks ago, and he is said to want to get married before t

California Law Generally Favors Giving Custody Of Michael Jackson?s Oldest Children To Their Biological Mother, Debbie Rowe.

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Debbie Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson, may be entering the fight over future custody of the late pop icon’s three children, who range in age from seven to 12.

A Los Angeles Superior Court granted temporary guardianship t

Court Appointed Investigator Will Recommend Who Will Have Custody Of Michael Jackson?s Children

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:20:00 GMT
Judge Mitchell Beckloff today granted 79-year-old Katherine Jackson temporary guardianship of Michael Jackson’s three children, who range in age from 7 to 12. This was part of papers filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by the Jackson fa

Family Law News & Review Publishes Its Spring 2009 Issue

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:06:00 GMT
The Family Law News Review, published by the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, has published its Spring 2009 issue.

The issue contains two articles, “Asset Splitting For The Divorcee” by Steve Hoshim

Oksana?s Pregnancy May Not Have Large Impact on Mel Gibson?s Divorce

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:48:00 GMT
On May 18, Mel Gibson revealed that his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is pregnant with his child. This revelation comes less than a month since Robyn, his wife of 28 years, filed for divorce.

The pregnancy may bring additional unwelcomed a

Sean Penn Files For Legal Separation

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:01:00 GMT
On April 23, 2009 Sean Penn filed for legal separation from Robin Wright Penn, his wife of 13 years.? The papers were filed in San Rafael, Marin County California, just north of San Francisco.

According to Evan T. Sussman, a Certified Fam

Mel Gibson May Lose $450 Million and Face Custody Difficulties in Divorce

Evan T. Sussman -- Beverly Hills Divorce Lawyer — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:56:00 GMT
Mel Gibson is facing one of the most potentially expensive divorces in recent history as well as potential difficulties relating to the custody of one of his children. That is the preliminary conclusion reached by Beverly Hills Divorce Attorney, Eva