Blog Posts in July, 2011

Star Jones Served Papers by Ex-Husband

Anybody in the middle of a contested divorce in Pasadena can attest that agreements with exes are tricky things. On one hand, if you keep your end of the bargain, there is a possibility of keeping the peace and remaining happy. On the other hand, if the agreement is violated, there could be an embarrassing and costly price to pay. According to Al Reynolds, his ex-wife, talk show host and author ...

Schwartzenegger Waffles on Spousal Support

If you're seeking divorce advice in Pasadena , you may be wondering about spousal support. Spousal support is one of modern divorce's hot-button issues and one we see in the headlines all of the time. Just last week, former California governor and Terminator star Arnold Schwartzenegger made news when he indicated in court papers that he did not want his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, to receive ...

Divorce, Infidelity Cited in Case of Woman Who Chopped Off Husband's Penis

Tales of scorned exes who erupt violently during a divorce are nothing new for divorce attorneys in Pasadena . But the diabolical and brutal attack allegedly made by Catherine Kieu Becker is unlike anything we've seen in a while. Becker called 911, after she chopped her husband's penis off with a ten-inch knife. Sources close to the case say Becker became unhinged during divorce proceedings and ...

Maria Schweitzer, firm manager, at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, receives high accolade from the Women's City Club of Pasadena.

Pasadena, CA (PR WEB) July 25, 2011 - Maria Schweitzer has been named as the Member of the Year by the Women's City Club of Pasadena. Schweitzer was selected by the membership of the Women's City Club earlier this month. Ms. Schweitzer received this recognition by her committed volunteer work, promoting of club growth, accepting challenges (programs/fundraising/committee), working to make the club ...

The Surprising Secrets of Sexting

Text messages filled with illicit photos or steamy conversations, more commonly referred to as "sexting," have become a major recurrence in modern divorces, according to family attorneys in Pasadena . Politician Anthony Weiner and sports icon Brett Favre are among two of the most recent and notorious sexting cases. But a new study says women, not men, usually send sexy text messages. Let My ...

Daniel Baldwin Files for Restraining Order, Divorce

Divorce attorneys in Pasadena and celebrity couple watchers alike have seen more than one of the famous Baldwin brothers wind up in divorce court. 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin divorced Academy Award-winning actress Kim Basinger in 2001, while brother Daniel battled addictions and two high-profile divorces. Now Daniel looks to divorce for a third time, filing divorce papers last week. Just two weeks ...

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Call it Quits

Divorce attorneys in Pasadena have heard a lot about the truth behind the seven-year itch recently. New surveys say it's more than just a myth, even though couples are staying together longer. And Hollywood is the first place to look to see the reality of the phenomenon. Singer and American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez and Latin pop star Marc Anthony recently announced their separation after seven ...

The Truth About Military Couples and Divorce

It's an old statistic told so many times that most divorce attorneys in Pasadena started to believe it was the truth: Military marriages are at a higher risk of divorce than civilian couples. After all, it makes sense that the stresses of combat, long absences and potentially life-changing injuries could destroy even the strongest of unions. But a new look at the data shows that this might not be ...