California fans of singer Madonna may have heard that her 15-year-old son no longer wants to live with his mother. He has been in London visiting his father, film director Guy Ritchie, during the Christmas break from school, but on Dec. 23, a judge in New York said...
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Month: December 2015
Domestic violence a national epidemic
On Dec. 18, a New Jersey man killed his girlfriend and her teenage daughter with a rope and a hammer. As is often the case, the local media did not report this crime as domestic violence but as a double homicide, questioning the actions of the victims. The story...
How divorces are affected by bankruptcy petitions
It is not uncommon for California residents who need relief from their debts to also want to divorce at the same time. Financial problems are the cause of many marital problems. It is important that people understand how each case type can affect the other before...
Home for the holidays: Three things you can do to help your child cope with your divorce
Almost all children look very forward this special time of the year. They have a long break from school and get to spend time with their family and friends. For many kids, this is something that they will always look back upon fondly as they get older.However, for...
Details from the Griffith and Banderas divorce
Since some celebrity marriages do not last long, California residents might be impressed that the union of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas made it almost 20 years. The couple announced their separation after 19 years of marriage in July 2014 and finalized their...
Domestic violence a factor in many mass shootings
California suffers from gun violence like the rest of the nation. When researchers define mass shootings as incidents that involve four or more victims, domestic violence emerges as a contributing factor in the majority of cases. The organization EveryTown analyzed...