Sinead O'Conner files for divorce after 18 days of marriage

Sinead O'Connor Splits With Husband Barry Herridge After 18 Days Of Marriage!Sinead O'Connor Splits With Husband Barry Herridge After 18 Days Of Marriage!

Suddenly, Kim Kardashian's 72-day marriage doesn’t seem so bad.  After just 18 days of marriage to husband Barry Herridge, Sinead O'Connor says she’s calling it quits.  The singer, 45, married Herridge December 8 in Las Vegas; she detailed her reasons for the jaw-dropping breakup in a long post on her website Monday.  

"Dear friends, I had for reasons u will all understand, wished to keep this private but have been told today it is to be leaked in the next few days despite my best efforts,” she wrote. “So I must now leak it myself so as the record is straight."

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer, who has four kids, went on to say that "certain people in [Herridge's] life" down-talked the marriage to the groom just three hours after the ceremony was over.   "And also by a bit of a wild ride i took us on looking for a bit of a smoke of weed for me wedding night as I don't drink," she wrote. "My husband was enormously wounded and very badly effected by that experience and also by the attitude of those close to him toward our marriage.

“I truly believe though it is painful to admit, we made a mistake rushing into getting married, for altruistic reasons, and weren't aware or prepared for the consequences on my husband's life and the lives of those close to him.

She continued, "He has been terribly unhappy and I have therefore ended the marriage.”

O'Connor was past married to music producer John Reynolds in 1989, journalist Nicholas Sommerlad in 2001 and musician Steve Cooney in 2010.

  http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/12/sinead-oconnor-split-divorce-barry-herridge

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My opinion is that if you get married in Las Vegas on a whim, after three divorces, you need counseling.  It makes you wonder is she is looking for headlines, or a meaningful marriage.

Can the judge order private schools for children in a divorce?

             In the 2010 case of Gelman v. Gelman, 24 So.3d 1281, the Court ruled the Father can't be ordered to pay private insurance without proof he has the ability to pay. 

The trial court directed the Former Husband to pay the minor children's private school tuition. The District Court reversed:

1. "A court may order a non-custodial parent to pay for private educational expenses if it finds that the parent has the ability to pay for private school and the expenses are in accordance with the family's customary standard of living and are in the child's best interest."

2. "Former Husband contends that the trial court improperly ordered him to pay the children's private school tuition because Former Wife did not plead for the award and the trial court failed to make requisite findings of fact…."

3. "Former Wife's counter-petition did not contain a request for payment of private school tuition. Moreover, there is no record evidence establishing that Former Husband agreed to pay the tuition. Finally, the court did not make the requisite findings as to whether Former Husband has the ability to pay the tuition, and whether the private school expenses are in accordance with the family's customary standard of living and are in the children's best interest."  

This case shows that if your pleadings are not filed correctly, you could lose your award on appeal.  It is very important under Florida divorce law to plead very specific items in a divorce.  If you are considering a divorce in Ft. Myers, Florida, call my office for a free consultation.

Can a judge order a person to get life insurance to protect alimony?

In 2010, the Court found in Child v. Child, 34 So.3d 159 that the Husband can't be required to get life insurance to secure alimony without evidence as to the cost, amount and availability.  The Husband was a self-employed marine electronic technician with a reported gross monthly income of $1,759. Although the Husband was unable to testify as to the number of hours he worked per week, he admitted that if he worked 2 hours per day, 5 days per week, he could make $850 per week. The evidence showed that during the pendency of the divorce, the Husband paid the mortgage and expenses for the wife and children; he also paid credit card bills and children's expenses.

            As to the requirement that the Husband obtain life insurance to secure the alimony and child support awards, the District Court held:

          1. "It is within the trial court's authority to order the husband to provide term life insurance to protect the child support and alimony payments. In determining whether to secure support awards, the trial court should consider the need for such insurance, the costs and availability of such insurance, and the financial impact upon the obligor."

2. "Absent special circumstances, however, the trial court may not impose such requirement…. Such special circumstances include a spouse potentially left in dire financial straits after the death of the obligor spouse due to ill health and/or lack of employment skills, minors living at home, and supported spouse with limited earning capacity."

3. "Here, the record clearly indicates the requisite circumstances to support imposition of this requirement, including minor children residing in the home, the wife's disability, her diminished earning capacity, and her dependence on the husband for financial support."

4. "We agree, however, that this requirement may not stand absent evidence or findings as to the cost, amount, or availability of such insurance." 

If you are considering a divorce in Ft. Myers, Florida, call my office for a free consultation.

Can you get your alimony reduced if your ex-wife is living with a man?

In the 2010 case of Overton v. Overton, 34 So.3d 759 the court found that even though the ex-wife had a man living with her, it was not a "supportive relationship" and alimony should not be reduced.

The Court stated:  "A supportive relationship is a relationship that 'takes the financial place of a marriage and necessarily decreases the need of the obligee.' Section 61.14(1)(b) recognizes the economic support that occurs when independent individuals choose to live together. Such support is equivalent to a marriage and requires a reduction in alimony.

Financial support alone, however, does not define a supportive relationship.  In the instant case, the trial court did not make any findings regarding the factors outlined in section 61.14(1)(b). Although the wife admitted that she lived with someone when her children were not visiting her that they drove to work together almost daily, and that they planned to marry in the future, she also testified that he did not provide her with any financial support. They did not hold themselves out as being married and had no joint assets. The parties expressed no intent to pool their assets in the future. The parties did not own or intend to purchase any property jointly and did not have any joint bank accounts. Additionally, they had separate residences.  Here, the evidence suggests that, although the wife is in a relationship which may, in time, rise to the level of a supportive relationship contemplated in 61.14, it fails to reach that point yet. Her relationship does not appear to be a 'de facto' marriage." 

            If you are considering a modification of alimony in Ft. Myers, Florida, call my office for a free consultation.

Downward Modification of Alimony

In the 2010 case of Wilson v. Wilson, 37 So.3d 877, The Second District Court of Appeal reduced the Wife's alimony because the Husband's income decreased.  

The Final Judgment awarded $11,000/month in alimony to the Wife. After a series of employees quit, the Husband was left to man his business alone and shortly thereafter, the Husband sold the practice to Veterinary Clinics of America. The trial court found that the Husband's decision to sell was prudent and necessary and that the Wife's need was not as high as originally calculated. As such, the trial court granted the requested downward modification and the District Court affirmed:

1. "Generally, to justify an alimony modification, the moving party must establish: (1) a substantial change in circumstances; (2) the change was not contemplated at the time of the final judgment of dissolution; and (3) the change is sufficient, material, permanent, and involuntary."

2. "The record supports the trial court's conclusion that business exigencies prompted the sale, the consideration received was reasonable, the sale enabled the Former Husband to continue working as a veterinarian until retirement age, and the sale proceeds ensured long-term security for both the Former Wife and the Former Husband."

3. "Although the Former Husband did not retire, we observe that involuntariness of income loss may no longer be a bright-line requirement for alimony modification . . . . Here, the trial court's finding that the Former Husband's decision to sell his practice was "prudent" satisfies the "reasonable" standard of Pimm and Rahn concerning that voluntary loss of income."

            4. "The trial court did not err in finding a number of the items [contained in the wife's financial affidavit] unnecessary and concluding that the former Wife did not need alimony of $11,000 per month."

Is the Seven Year Itch real?

Is the Seven Year Itch real? 

According to a study, "Median duration of 1st marriages that end in divorce: Males: 7.8 years Females: 7.9 years & Median duration of 2nd marriages that end in divorce: Males: 7.3 years Females: 6.8 years."  http://www.terryreal.com/press/pdfs/marriage_divorce_in_america-FS.pdf

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My opinion of this study is that statistics don't lie.  The study shows that the Seven Year Itch is real in both first and second marriages.  I am not a social commentator, so I will not offer any reasons I think this happens.  However, I am a divorce attorney and I think spouses should be aware of these statistics and protect themselves.

Is your spouse making large cash withdrawals from your joint checking account?  Is your spouse taking vacations with their friends rather than you?  Is your spouse pressuring you to co-mingle pre-marital property to buy a bigger house or invest in something in joint names?

I have seen many circumstances in my 22 years of practicing law where one spouse is encouraged to co-mingle property and then the other spouse files for divorce within the year.  If you are uncertain of any financial investment, talk to your accountant or financial advisor for independent advice on the wisdom of any investment.  If you are suspicious of any investment your spouse is insisting you make, you should seek legal advice.  You don't want to be a statistic in the history of the seven year itch.  If you are considering a divorce in Ft. Myers, Florida, call my office for a free consultation.

95 percent of all divorced people eventually remarry

According to a study, “95 percent of all divorced people eventually remarry . . . 76 percent of second marriages fail within five years . . . .87 per cent of third marriages fail and 93 per cent of fourth marriages end in divorce within five years."  http://www.allaboutfamilies.org/00aaf14.html 

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My opinion of this study is that people aspire to have a loving marriage that lasts forever, but the day-to-day grind of working, raising kids and dealing with financial challenges causes stress that leads many to divorce.  I don't pretend to know all of the reasons for a divorce, or the reasons some married couples stay happily together.  However, based on these statistics, I think people should be very prudent of their financial affairs when they re-marry.

If pre-marital property is co-mingled with a spouse, it become marital property that is divided between the parties in the event of a divorce.  This is true, regardless of the length of a marriage.  The most common situation where this arises is when one spouse has a home before the marriage and adds the spouse to the deed when they marry.  There are many valid reasons for a newly married couple to do this, however, it is risky for this transaction.

Another situation arises when one spouse inherits money from relatives.  If this inheritance is co-mingled in joint bank accounts or stock accounts, then it becomes marital.  In the event of a divorce, this property will be evenly divided, regardless of the length of time between the co-mingling and the divorce.

What percentage of marriages end in Divorce?

What percentage of marriages end in Divorce?

“Fifty percent of first marriages, 67 percent of second and 74 percent of third marriages end in

divorce. (Source: Jennifer Baker, Director of the Post-Graduate Program in Marriage and Family

Therapy at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, MO)  http://www.terryreal.com/press/pdfs/marriage_divorce_in_america-FS.pdf

These figures are have been researched by Dr. Baker and are very telling of married life in America.  All of us hope to stay married when we marry, but the majority of us don't stay married (yes, I have been through a divorce).  This explains why many couples prefer to live together or get pre-nuptials before they marry.  Some couples are able to stay married and others divorce.  Unfortunately, sometimes it is one of the parties that want a divorce while the other spouse doesn't want a divorce.  Florida is a "no-fault" divorce state, so either party can state in a divorce petition that the marriage is "irretrievable broken" and be granted a divorce.  Each spouse needs representation in a divorce to protect their rights. 

If you are married and think that divorce might be in the future, there are certain things you need to do to protect yourself.  Many people have questions about child support, alimony, division of property, division of retirement funds and inheritances.  In 2010, the Florida legislature changed family law terminology from "custody and visitation" to "time-sharing".  If you have children, then time-sharing of children is a major part of any divorce.  If you are considering a divorce in Ft. Myers, Florida, call my office for a free consultation.

Kobe Bryant Divorce

Vanessa Bryant Almost Filed For Divorce From Kobe Four Years AgoVanessa Bryant Almost Filed For Divorce From Kobe Four Years Ago

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant's estranged wife, Vanessa, almost filed for divorce from the NBA basketball star four years ago, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.  http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/12/vanessa-bryant-divorce-kobe-bryant-almost-filed-four-years-ago

Vanessa almost filed for divorce from the Lakers star, four years ago, because she was so disgusted with his blatant cheating.  Vanessa infamously stood by her NBA champ husband during their 10-year marriage despite a high-profile scandal in which he was accused of sexually assaulting a worker at a Colorado hotel.

Bryant, 33, admitted to having sexual relations with 19-year old hotel employee Katelyn Faber but denied assault.  The assault case was dropped by prosecutors after Faber refused to testify in the trial. A separate civil lawsuit was eventually settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.  The couple have two daughters, and Vanessa wanted to raise them in an intact family, but in the end decided enough was enough.

"Vanessa wanted to stay together for the children. Vanessa stood by Kobe during his darkest hour, and she believed him when he said there would be no more women,” the source says. “Vanessa began to get suspicious again about 16 months ago about Kobe cheating on her, he knew that if he wasn't faithful, she would leave him. Vanessa had no other choice.”

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My opinion is that pro athletes have double standards - one for professional athletes and one for the rest of us.  I hope her divorce attorney is aggressive and makes sure she and the children are taken care of.  I wish she was getting a divorce in Ft. Myers, Florida so I could happily represent her with a vengeance!

Are pre-nuptial agreements enforceable?

Gordon v. Gordon, 25 So.3d 615 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009)

The parties entered into a prenuptial agreement ten days prior to their marriage. Neither party had legal counsel but had discussed the agreement for several months. The wife was "an individual with a high level of education and business acumen who, having twice married, understood the significance of the document she was about to sign and chose not to seek the advice of a lawyer." The agreement essentially provided that each party's property at the time of the marriage would remain his or her separate property. The agreement included a section entitled "Pension Benefits" in which each waived his or her right to the other's such benefits. In his financial disclosure, the husband listed various pension accounts but did not specify the pension he would receive from his employer. The trial court found that there was sufficient mention of pension benefits to avoid a finding of fraud, duress or coercion and the District Court affirmed: 

"We first address whether the agreement was reached under duress, coercion or overreaching. The record before us presents the former wife as an individual with a high level of education and business acumen who, having twice married, understood the significance of the document she was about to sign and chose not to seek the advice of a lawyer. And, while the parties disagreed over the amount of time the former wife had to contemplate the agreement, we hold that a trial court does not abuse its discretion by declaring that a period of ten days prior to the marriage is sufficient time for one to exercise the opportunity to review the agreement, and, if one so chooses, to seek the advice of legal counsel."

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My opinion of this case is that it points out the high scrutiny courts have when addressing pre-nuptial agreements.  If you don't follow very exact procedures, a pre-nuptial agreement can be set aside by a judge.  If you considering a divorce in Ft. Myers, Florida and a pre-nuptial is involved, call my office for a free consultation.

Kardasian Divorce turns nasty?

Kris Humphries To Appear On GMA — Will Kim Watch?Kris Humphries To Appear On GMA — Will Kim Watch?

Kim Kardashian's estranged husband Kris Humphries will be appearing on Good Morning America on Friday, RadarOnline.com has confirmed. 

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/12/kris-humphries-good-morning-america-kim-kardashian-divorce

Humphries is prohibited from discussing any terms of his relationship or the pending divorce proceedings because of the prenup agreement. However, as RadarOnline.com previously reported, Humphries wants the prenup dismissed so that he can discuss his roller coaster relationship with the E! reality star, and this is one of the reasons he is seeking an annulment.  Kim Kardashian and her lawyer, Laura Wasser, and momager Kris Jenner will certainly be watching the interview to make sure that Humphries doesn't violate terms of the prenup.  It's anticipated that Humphries will discuss his charity work, but will allude to the difficult year he has endured.

"Kris has to carefully watch his words. It's certain Kris will express sadness about the marriage ending, but he can't get into detail about reasons he decided to seek the annulment on grounds of fraud," a source close to Humphries tells us.

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My opinion is that he should announce that he is in negotiations to write a book about his experience.  That would be a great bargaining tool to get the pre-nup set aside.  Kim Kardashian has upset a lot of her fans that believe in the institution of marriage.  Many of them think this was a sham marriage and are boycotting her show & her products.  She doesn't want any more bad press, so now is the time for Kris Humphries to float the idea of a book on the show.

Tiger Woods Divorce and his first golf win in two years

Tiger finally won his first golf tournament in the two years since his divorce.  I'm so glad he finally won so he pay everything he owes his ex-wife!

"The Trophy Wife Divorce" book signing

Hello everyone,
I'll be at a book signing at The Sanibel Island Bookstore on Sat., 12/3 from 11 -2.  Hope to see you there!
John

Will former Sheriff get divorced because of his arrest for drug charges?

Former “sheriff of the year” arrested and sent to jail named after him

Every civil servant wants to experience his or her legacy firsthand--but not the way that onetime Arapahoe Sheriff Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. has. Sullivan, a nationally renowned law enforcement leader, was arrested on drug charges and is now being detained in the Denver area jail that bears his name.

Sullivan, who in 2001 was named the National Sheriff Association's "Sheriff of the Year," was arrested on suspicion of trafficking methamphetamines.

Local news station CBS4 began an investigation of Sullivan last month on a tip that he had agreed to meet a male informant, providing drugs in exchange for sex. He was subsequently arrested by the South Metro Drug Task Force and is currently being held on a $250,000 bond.

And in an incredible twist of fate, Sullivan now cooling his heels at The Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Facility, named in his honor.

"The allegations of criminal behavior involving Pat Sullivan are extraordinarily disturbing," said Grayson Robinson, Arapahoe County's current sheriff. "While the arrest of the former sheriff is very troubling, no one, and particularly a former peace officer, is above the law. This is the most shocking thing I've ever been involved with."

Sullivan, 68, has been retired for nine years, but had been serving as director of safety and security for Cherry Creek Schools.

"This is a very sad time for the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and our community," Robinson said. The CBS4 report also found that for several years Sullivan has posted bond for multiple suspects held in drug cases at jail facilities across the state.

As recently as 2008, Sullivan was an active participant in state and local methamphetamine task forces, helping Colorado draft a plan to deal with the surge in meth-related crime.

In 1995 President Bill Clinton named Sullivan to the National Commission on Crime Prevention and Control. According to a 1995 White House news release, Sullivan was a consultant to U.S. House Subcommittee on Crime and served on two advisory councils affiliated with the Department of Justice.

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My opinion is that his wife will be filing for divorce in the near future.  No one can live with a hypocrite and a liar!

Divorce is expensive for Hulk Hogan & ex-wife

Massive Price Cut For Hulk And Linda Hogan Divorce HouseMassive Price Cut For Hulk And Linda Hogan Divorce House

Hulk and Linda Hogan may have agreed to sell the massive Florida estate they shared during their marriage and divide the proceeds as part of their just finalized divorce settlement, but the house -- well, it's just not what it used to be.  As RadarOnline.com reported, the Belleair, Florida estate where they filmed their reality show Hogan Knows Best in happier times, was listed at $13.9 million at the time the deal was hammered out.

It's now down to -- are you ready? -- $8,871,527! What's worse, when the couple first listed the place in 2007, they were asking $26 million!  http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/11/massive-price-cut-hulk-and-linda-hogan-divorce-house

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That's a decrease of 37%.  My opinion is that's not a bad percentage for Florida real estate!

Demi Moore & Ashton Kutchner divorce

Today, Demi Moore announced her divorce from Ashton Kutchner after 6 years of marriage.  They almost made it to the 7 year itch!  Maybe Ashton & Kim Kardasian can date each other now. 

Herman Cain divorce?

Herman Cain has vowed to stay in the race for the GOP nomination and has deployed his wife of 43 years to defend him. Gloria Cain was appearing in a television interview set to air Monday night after being absent from the campaign trail for much of the year.  "I'm thinking he would have to have a split personality to do the things that were said," she said in excerpts of the Fox News Channel interview that were released Sunday.

She said she cannot believe the claims.

"To hear such graphic allegations and know that that would have been something that was totally disrespectful of her as a woman and I know that's not the person he is," Gloria Cain said. "He totally respects women."

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My opinion is that a wife is often surprised by her husband's flings.  At first, anyway!

Kat Von D "divorces" Jesse James on Facebook

Kat Von D says Jesse James cheated on her with at least 19 women, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.  http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/11/kat-von-d-says-jesse-james-cheated-her-with-19-women-facebook-blog-exclusive

In a lengthy Facebook blog titled “Thank You, Jesse James” posted on Sunday, Kat reveals that her relationship with Jesse was “toxic” and that she “encountered” woman 19 that he’d cheated on her with during their relationship.

“Today I encountered the 19th girl to add to the list of people Jesse cheated on me with during this last year,” Kat wrote.  “I kept going back and forth in my mind as to what the best way would be for me to release and let go of any residual feelings remaining from that toxic relationship. All of this may sound petty or immature to some, but I assure you this is coming from a place of pure honesty."

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My opinion is that if cheated on Sandra Bullock, of course, he was gonna cheat on you!

A book review of my novel in the Florida Bar Jounal

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November, 2011 Volume 85, No. 9

 
The Trophy Wife Divorce
By John D. Mills

The Trophy Wife Divorce, the fifth novel by author and Florida Bar member John D. Mills, details the marriage and divorce of a rich older man and his beautiful young bride. In this legal thriller, what begins as a typical — albeit nasty — divorce case quickly turns criminal.

Mills’ latest novel opens as the marriage of retired dentist Stan Jacoby comes to an end, and accusations of lies and infidelity begin to fly. Attorney Beth Mancini, who represents “trophy wife” Karen Jacoby, tries to have the couple’s prenuptial agreement set aside, and after a failed mediation in the case, the attorney and her client decide to spend a weekend away at a secluded beach cottage on Cayo Costa, Florida. A violent intruder interrupts their holiday with a threatening message allegedly from Stan, informing the two women that they should have settled at mediation. During the attack, Mancini manages to break free and kill the intruder. Stan Jacoby is arrested, and his defense claims that Karen staged the beachside attack to get an advantage in the divorce case. The Trophy Wife Divorce focuses primarily on the trial itself, when the secrets of the husband and wife are exposed as the lawyers battle for the jury’s verdict in a case of self-defense or murder.

Author Mills uses his background as a divorce and criminal defense attorney to formulate the plot and to describe a constantly revolving cast of characters. Readers will also appreciate the author’s knowledge and appreciation of Florida laws and geography as both play a role in the novel’s overall setting and narrative.

The paperback edition of The Trophy Wife Divorce is available from major booksellers for $14.99. An electronic edition of the book is also available.

Moma's baby, Daddy's maybe?

Yahoo.com is reporting "Justin Bieber Denies He Fathered a Baby"

A woman named Mariah Yeater is claiming that Bieber is the father of her 3-month-old baby boy. Yeater filed legal paperwork demanding that Justin take a paternity test to "scientifically confirm" that he is the father, Radar Online reports, and that she's seeking "adequate support for my baby." It's about to get all Maury Povich up in here.

Yeater said in a signed affidavit that she met the singer backstage after Bieber's October 25th, 2010 concert at Los Angeles' Staples Center. A security guard allegedly saw Yeater in the crowd and asked if she'd like to meet Justin. "Immediately, it was obvious that we were mutually attracted to one another, and we began to kiss," Yeater told Star Magazine (via Radar), adding that he suggested they go somewhere private. That private place was a Staples Center bathroom. For the more scandalous, explicit details, check out Radar.

Bieber himself Tweeted about the allegations early this morning, saying: "all the rumors...the gossip...Im gonna focus on the positives....the music."  

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            My opinion is: talk is cheap, let the DNA test tell us the truth.  And, by the way, Justin - always use a condom!

Kim Kardasian divorce

Wow!  They made it 72 days before they were sick of each other.  I wonder if she will send the gifts back?

Chaz Bono & Nancy Grace dating?

According to radar online, Chaz Bono and Nancy Grace became super close while on Dancing with the Stars and the transgender advocate says they “just fell in love.”

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/10/chaz-bono-nancy-grace-love-joy-behar-interview

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I hope they get married because the divorce would just be so entertaining!

Exhibit "A" in Ashton Kutcher's divorce

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore's embattled marriage has been dealt a deathblow with photos of Ashton's cheating ways — from inside the San Diego penthouse where he bedded mistress Sara Leal -- splashed across the cover of Star magazine.

The telling photos were taken in the wee hours of September 24 — ironically, Ashton and Demi's sixth wedding anniversary — just before the Two and a Half Men star took 23-year-old Sara for a private party in his bedroom at the Hard Rock Hotel.

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/10/ashton-kutcher-cheating-photos-sara-leal-partying-demi-moore-divorce

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I think Demi Moore is pleased Ashton Kutcher signed his big contract with Two and a Half men before he got caught!

Ashton Kutcher is headed for divorce

Ashton Kutcher is seen partying with the boys at San Diego club FLUXX -- on the night of his sixth anniversary to Demi Moore -- in these just-released photos fueling rumors there's trouble in paradise between the married A-listers.  The scandal also comes in the wake of Star magazine's sizzling new article revealing their marriage is "officially over" as a result of Kutcher's cheating.  "Ashton and Demi have separated and the marriage is over," a source close to the pair told Star. "The relationship ended because of Ashton's serial cheating. It's a painful time for Demi.

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/09/ashton-kutcher-caught-camera-club-night-fling-with-woman

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                I guess since Ashton Kutcher has taken over Charlie Sheen's TV show, he wants to imitate him!

17 year old bride & 51 year old husband get reality show!

Teen bride Courtney Stodden has signed a deal with a production company to produce her reality show Radaronline.com has exclusively learned.  The 17-year-old and her Green Mile actor husband Doug Hutchison, 51,  have signed a deal with Roy Bank, the president of Merv Griffin Entertainment.

The reality show will give viewers a look into the newlywed's unconventional lifestyle and promises to be no holds barred.  "They are going to be very, very open about their lives," Courtney's mom said. "They want everybody to see their life. Nothing is off limits."

The full story may be accessed at - http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/09/courtney-stodden-doug-hutchison-reality-show-merv-griffin-entertainment-deal

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My bet is the divorce papers will be filed after the first season concludes and she'll be in Playboy when she turns 18!

She gives stalkers a bad name!

Dutch woman calls ex-boyfriend 65,000 times

AP – 8 hrs ago

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch prosecutors are charging a 42-year-old woman with stalking after she allegedly called her ex-boyfriend 65,000 times in the past year.

The 62-year-old victim from The Hague filed a police complaint in August due to the persistent phone calls. Police arrested the suspected stalker Monday, seizing several cell phones and computers from her home in Rotterdam.

Hague prosecution spokeswoman Nicolette Stoel said Thursday the woman argued to judges at a preliminary hearing she had a relationship with the man and the number of calls she placed to him wasn't excessive. The man denied they had a relationship.

The court ordered her not to contact him again.

What a great marketing ploy!

My opinion is if you don't like it, don't watch it!  My prediction is that it will have a record number of viewers.  Kudos to the producer's for creating a buzz about their show!

Dancing With The Stars' Executive Producer: Skeptics, Critics Should Give Chaz Bono A ChanceDancing With The Stars' Executive Producer: Skeptics, Critics Should Give Chaz Bono A ChanceWENN

By Radar Staff

After a firestorm of criticism from special interest groups condemning Dancing With the Stars for including its first transgendered contestant, Chaz Bono, the show's executive producer, Conrad Green, said the pundits should let Bono work his magic on the dance floor before jumping to conclusions.

His comments on Thursday came the same day more groups condemned the show for including Bono, who's paired up with a female dancer Lacey Schwimmer in the competition. Putting Bono on, The Culture and Media Institute's Dan Gainor said, is "a ridiculous, agenda-driven move" and "the latest example of the networks trying to push a sexual agenda on American families.”

Online group OneMillionMoms.com called the inclusion of Bono and openly-gay reality star Carson Kressley "completely unacceptable.

"Christians should not watch the show, no excuses!" the group said.

Green's take?

"I hope that a lot of the people who appear to be upset at the moment will give him a chance and maybe realize it's not quite as bad as they think," he said.

"I think we've had three gay or transgender contestants out of about 120 on the show, so what we're really doing is reflecting some of the makeup of this vast array of people that make up American society.

"We're not going to be dwelling on Chaz's sexuality any more than we dwell on anyone's sexuality on the show," he said, adding the show was "not going to be going into things that are going to make it difficult for you to watch with your children at all."

Green said the 42-year-old daughter-turned-son of Cher and the late Sonny Bono landed a coveted spot on the top-rated ABC show because he's "a great guy and he's got a really interesting story: he comes from Hollywood royalty...and is familiar to loads of our audience throughout his life."

Green said casting Bono -- born Chastity -- hasn't caused a single sponsor to drop their ads on the show.

Bono said on his Twitter page Thursday that he is "overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I received from everyone."

"I don't listen to the haters," Bono wrote, "but embrace the love."

Other pairings to watch this season are: David Arquette and Kym Johnson; Ron Artest and Peta Murgatroyd; Elisabetta Canalis and Val Chmerkovskiy; Kristin Cavallari and Mark Ballas; Nancy Grace and Tristan McManus; Robert Kardashian and Cheryl Burke; Ricki Lake and Derek Hough; J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff; Chynna Phillips and Tony Dovolani; Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy; and Carson Kressley and Anna Trebunskaya.

Dancing With The Stars begins their 13th season on ABC Monday, September 19.