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Divorce Myths Debunked

February 7, 2012

I found an interesting article on Huffington Post relating to Divorce Myths by divorce attorney Jonathan J. Fogel of Minneapolis. I am going to share my experience relating to these myths that were brought out in Jonathan Fogel’s article.

Myth 1: Divorce has to Cost a Fortune: People read about highly publicized divorces like the McCourts and think that all divorces cost a fortune. It real depends on the couple, because the more the parties in a divorce can agree the less it will cost. In addition, the longer a marriage is the more the higher may pay support, so it may make sense to end a marriage earlier if it is not working out. Also, do you really want to live with someone that you have a relationship with that is not working out. Sometimes it is just better to move on.

Myth 2: You Can Represent Yourself: Generally in most matters a party can represent themselves. However, in a divorce the court will make binding orders/judgments regarding support, property and your children. These orders/judgments can have effects over several years.

Myth 3: If You Move Out You Will Lose Out: This is not true. Depending on the circumstance the characterization of property is determined when it is acquired, i.e. was during marriage, before marriage, after separation, a gift, an inheritance. Moving out may make sense if living together is a hostile environment and effecting your children.

Myth 4: Your Kids Are Fine: Going through a divorce is very traumatic to children. In many instances counseling for the children is beneficial for them to adjust to the new situation.

Myth 5: You Can Co-Parent: After the divorce most ex-spouses do co-parent well.

About Sussman & Associates, APLC

Sussman & Associates, APLC has represented high profile individuals involved in the entertainment and sports industry as well as entrepreneurs in all aspects of family law including divorce, prenuptial agreement, child custody and support matters. Mr. Sussman is on the Board of Governors of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and is past Chair of the Beverly Hills Bar Family Law Section.

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

January 31, 2012

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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 divorces, child custody battles, and prenuptial agreements. He also includes helpful articles from various sites, such as The Huffington Post, E Online, and The New York Times.

The blog, which has been active for quite some time under an unofficial title of “Los Angeles Family Law Advocate,” contains various educational and informative entries. Mr. Sussman has written about the years most talked about divorces, prenuptial agreements, child custody battles, and separations. Among them, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s Divorce, Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant’s Divorce and Prenuptial Agreement, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries 72 day marriage, and Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry’s Divorce and Child Custody battle. In addition, the blog also contains various helpful articles, such as “What Your Children Expect From You in Co-Parenting with Your Ex When Going Through a Divorce,” which was originally posted on The Huffington Post.

Through the blog, Mr. Sussman would like to help those who are going through difficult divorces, child custody battles, or battling with inadequate prenuptial agreements by educating them on those matters. His expertise in these areas have led him to be interviewed recently by E Online, Fox News, Fox 411, and AOL Money & Finance.

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Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Still Battling over Nahla

January 26, 2012

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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 custody/visitation battle over their three year old daughter Nahla. The recent alleged incident is that Gabriel pushed the nanny against a door and “violently yanked Nahla out of her arms”.

TMZ also reported that parallel to the DCFS investigation is a criminal investigation on whether or not Gabriel Aubry committed acts of child endangerment and battery.

As a Family Law attorney these allegations are investigated by DCFS and the Police and if they are unfounded the investigation is stopped. If they are not unfounded, then DCFS can continue on their case and depending on the circumstances a party found to be at fault will have to go through a number of steps to have reunification services with their child.

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

0 comments January 5, 2012 Child Custody

Kara Bishop wrote a blog for Huffington Post about her experience working with children from divorced families in a program entitled, “Children of Divorce and Changing Families, which is an 8 week program. In the sixth week program children whose parents are going through divorce or recently have gone through divorce are asked what their [...]

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Update on the Katy Perry and Russell Brand Divorce – Reports are that there is No Prenuptial Agreement

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Huffington Post recently reported that Katy Perry and Russell Brand have no prenuptial agreement. The Huffington Post article then goes on to state that Forbes magazine put Katy Perry’s net worth at $44 million, while Brand’s estimated net worth is between $6.6 to $15 million. In June 2011 the couple purchased a $6.5 million home [...]

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

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Evan Sussman, Founder of Sussman Law Firm Discusses The Recent Announcement of Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s Divorce. Russell Brand and Katy Perry have been married for a little more than a year. The parties do not have any minor children. The issue will be if they do not have a premarital agreement monies and [...]

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Update on California Child Custody Move Away Law

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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 her parenting plan accordingly. The appellate court reasoned that the trial [...]

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