Child Custody | Celeb Legal Issues

Brooke Mueller Loses Custody of Twins

by Dale on May 09, 2013 | No Comments

Best known for her crazy relationship with Charlie Sheen and various run-ins with the law, socialite Brooke Mueller made tabloid headlines yet again this past week. Acting on allegations that Mueller was abusing substances yet again, the California Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) entered Mueller’s home and took away four-year-old sons Max and Bob to protect their safety.

Posted in Celebrity News, Child Custody
Bode Miller’s Ongoing Custody Battle

by LaurenL on Apr 05, 2013 | No Comments

Bode Miller and former girlfriend Sara McKenna’s paternity and child custody battle has heated up. Last week, Miller filed a request with a California judge to force McKenna to move back to CA with their one-month-old son, and to change the baby’s last name from McKenna to Miller.

Posted in Celebrity News, Child Custody
Deion Sanders Wins Major Battle in Ongoing Custody Dispute

by maggiem on Mar 13, 2013 | No Comments

Deion Sanders has just won big in his ongoing custody war with estranged wife Pilar Sanders. Deion was awarded full physical and legal custody of their sons and shared physical and legal custody of their daughter.

Posted in Celebrity News, Child Custody
Celebrity Lawsuit Roundup: March 11, 2013

by LaurenL on Mar 11, 2013 | No Comments

To most people, the lives of celebrities seem glamorous and exciting. Stars live in expansive mansions and enjoy the best that life has to offer. However, even the most beloved celebrities find themselves in big legal trouble from time to time. Here’s the roundup of this week’s celebrity lawsuit news.

Posted in Celebrity Divorce, Celebrity News, Child Custody, Child Support, Contract Law, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
Judge Denies Jason Patric Paternity & Custody Rights of Bio Son

by Luisa H on Feb 25, 2013 | No Comments

A paternity and custody petition filed by actor Jason Patric has been denied. Patric, better known for his roles in Speed 2: Cruise Control, The Lost Boys and Narc, made tabloid news headlines in late 2012 when details surrounding the birth of his biological son were revealed to the media.

Posted in Celebrity News, Child Custody, Featured
New Developments in the Bethenny Frankel/Jason Hoppy Split

by BarryB on Jan 10, 2013 | No Comments

It looks like reality television star and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel will soon be facing a family court judge instead of the cameras of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York. As we first reported, Frankel issued a pensive statement to the tabloid media just before Christmas Eve with regard to her separation from second husband Jason Hoppy. Frankel then took things a step further over the course of the last week, officially filing for divorce in a New York court.

Posted in Celebrity Divorce, Celebrity News, Child Custody, Child Support
Track Palin and Wife to Divorce

by maggiem on Dec 13, 2012 | No Comments

Sarah Palin’s oldest son and his wife are divorcing. Track and Britta Palin filed jointly for divorce in an Alaskan court, according to a recent TMZ story.

Posted in Celebrity Divorce, Celebrity News
Ariel Winter’s Sister Becomes Guardian, Father Gains Control of Estate

by maggiem on Dec 13, 2012 | No Comments

The Workman clan showed up in full force yesterday at a Los Angeles courthouse as the battle concerning Ariel Winter’s welfare raged on. Luckily, they narrowly avoided a hearing when attorneys for all parties reached a settlement.

Posted in Celebrity News, Child Custody, Guardianships
Celebrity Lawsuit Roundup: December 10, 2012

by BarryB on Dec 10, 2012 | No Comments

Celebrities are no exception to the rule that the more money you make, the more money you can lose. While stars may seem to live in a charmed, insular world, they are often embroiled in big-dollar legal battles. Here’s the round up of this week’s celebrity lawsuit news.

Posted in Celebrity News, Child Custody, Contract Law, Copyright, Sex Crimes
The Latest in the Berry/Aubry/Martinez Saga

by BarryB on Dec 02, 2012 | No Comments

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry spent a tumultuous Thanksgiving that involved the father of four-year old daughter Nahla as well fiancé Olivier Martinez. Berry and Martinez were spending the holiday together when Gabriel Aubry showed up with Nahla to return her to the custody of her mother. Now, after a tumultuous week, it appears as though everything has been straightened out.

Posted in Assault, Celebrity Arrests, Child Custody, Featured