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The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Columbus Short, a star on ABC’s hit television show Scandal, has been accused of domestic violence and his wife has filed for divorce. According to the Times, Short’s wife, Tuere Tanee Short, filed for divorce earlier this month in Los Angeles County Superior Court and was also granted a temporary restraining order against …

According to TIME, people who utilize social media applications like Twitter are more likely to be in relationships that end in divorce due to infidelity. The news source reported that an online journal, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, published a story recently indicating that people who are active on Twitter are more likely to be involved in the type of …

According to NJ.com, former Olympic figure skater and color commentator Johnny Weir and his husband are involved in a tumultuous divorce battle. The couple, who have reportedly vacated their Lyndhurst home, have filed pleadings before the court disputing ownership of assets, personal property and custody of their pets. It has been reported that the couple owns a fair amount of …

Why save money? The answer is simple: If only you work, there is only one person working. If you work and your partner works, there are two people working. If you work, your partner works and you invest your money, there are three entities earning money for your family. Goldhamer’s four basic rules for wealth accumulation: 1. Work hard and …

According to TMZ, New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton’s wife has filed for divorce. The news outlet reported that Ariane Raymondo Felton filed for divorce from Raymond last month in New York, seeking an end to their 18-month marriage. TMZ reported that court documents indicate that Ariane cited “adultery” in her divorce papers. Ariane, 26, is reportedly asking a …

Former teen heartthrob David Cassidy, best known for his role as Keith Partridge in The Partridge Family¸ was recently served with a divorce from his wife after 23 years of marriage. Gossip site TMZ reported on the filing last week. Sue Cassidy has reportedly been living separately from David for the last four months. David was arrested last month in …

CNNMoney had an interesting story last month about an ongoing divorce battle, which started in 1988, involving a wealthy hedge fund mogul and his ex-wife. According to the news outlet, a federal judge in New York issued a ruling last month advancing the case of billionaire Steve Cohen and his ex-wife Patricia. The couple separated in 1988, and has been …

Last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that as the economy continues to recover from the recession, the number of divorces nationally is expected to rise. The Times reported that the divorce rate decreased during the recession. Some experts think this is due to financial constraints, as couples who would have been more likely to separate before the recession stayed …

According to MTV.com, actress Hilary Duff and her husband, former professional hockey player Mike Comrie, have decided to separate. Duff’s representatives announced the split on January 9, saying it was a mutual decision. “They remain best friends and will continue to be in each other’s lives,” Duff’s spokesperson said in a statement. “They are dedicated to loving and parenting their …

As the 2014 calendar year kicked off recently, it is important to remember that you should review your will, establish one and/or have other estate documents reviewed. CBS News reported recently that a number of federal tax limits have changed in 2014, as the amount for the unified estate and gift tax exclusions will increase from $5.25 million to $5.34 …