In an update to a case we last discussed on Aug. 14, actor Terrence Howard has convinced the court to throw out his divorce settlement. The judge ruled that Howard's former wife used blackmail to coerce him into signing the settlement, invalidating the deal.
Terrance Howard's divorce settlement tossed
Separation requirements keep many from obtaining a divorce
A divorce is easier to get in some states than others. For instance, New York State does not have a separation requirement before spouses may divorce, but other states require the spouses to live apart for several months before they can end their marriage. In some cases, even a brief reconciliation can cancel out months of living apart, forcing the spouses to wait even longer.
Terrance Howard says he was blackmailed into divorce settlement
In most cases, a contract is a contract, but there are ways to get the court to void the agreement. This may include your divorce settlement, if you have a valid legal reason to get it tossed. However, doing so generally is quite difficult, because courts prefer to uphold contracts.
Which court gets to decide an international child custody battle?
Child custody fights can be anguishing, especially if they are drawn out over several years. They can also be complicated, as the parents battle over relatively technical -- but potentially very important -- matters like which state’s courts should handle the case.
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