Blog Posts in July, 2013

• Posted By Demetria Graves 29-Jul-2013

  Do the Children of Naturalized Parents Lose Citizenship in a Divorce?

  With the immigration talk in Washington at an all-time high, we've decided to take a look at the status of one of the most innocent victims of the war on illegal immigration—the kids. Specifically, we're talking about the children of a ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 29-Jul-2013

  Toni Braxton's Divorce Finalized

  R&B legend Toni Braxton has been waiting a long time for a judge to unbreak her heart. That's because all the way back in 2009, she split from her husband of 12 years, Keri Lewis. Unfortunately, because of legal issues, the divorced was only ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 29-Jul-2013

  Dwyane Wade, Ex Settle on Divorce Settlement

  It's been a contentious divorce period for NBA superstar Dwyane Wade and his now-ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches-Wade. Recent history between them has been nothing but verbal jabs and airing of laundry, like when Funches-Wade decided to sit on a ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 22-Jul-2013

  'Real Housewives of Orange County' Star Gets 'Divorce Remorse'

  The women of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise aren't the best at… being housewives, or wives period. More than 50 percent have divorced their partners. Some, like Bethany Frankel, have moved on and started seeing other men. One member ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 22-Jul-2013

  Couple Announces Divorce on... Social Media?

  There was a time not so long ago when divorce was a very taboo subject, left to talking about it in hushed tones and only with your best friends (and sometimes not even then). Well, today in our more open-minded society, divorce, while tragic, is a ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 22-Jul-2013

  Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus Call Off Divorce

  We recently told you that twerk-queen Miley Cyrus had been going on social media with full force to support her mom Tish as she dealt with a divorce from her husband, 'Achy-Breaky Heart' crooner Billy Ray Cyrus. Well, it looks like it's ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 15-Jul-2013

  Report: Early Money Arguments May Predict Doomed Marriages

  Ask any couple what most of their arguments are about, and a good percentage will say that financial issues are the cause of much of the relationship troubles. How those arguments affect entrenched couples differ, but a new study out of Kansas State ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 15-Jul-2013

  Dwayne Wade's Ex After His Current Endorsement Money

  Dwyane Wade just won his third NBA title, so he should be feeling pretty ok. Well, he would if his ex-wife Siohvaughn Wade wouldn't be harshing his winning buzz. Siohvaughn is suing the Heat star for conspiring, according to the Wall Street ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 15-Jul-2013

  Study: Women Bounce Back Faster Post-Divorce

  The process of divorce is one that's best avoided until there's no other possible outcome. The stress of having to break up a relationship that has taken years to build can affect people well into their post-divorce lives. A new study ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 8-Jul-2013

  Surprise Twist: Charles Satcchi Files For Divorce From Nigella Lawson

  We've seen a lot of interesting turns in divorce cases, but this one is pretty crazy—even for a celebrity divorce. Last week we told you that there were rumblings that celebrity chef Nigella Lawson would soon file for divorce from her ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 8-Jul-2013

  Attorney Graves Is Celebrating Her Eighth Anniversary With A Deal!

  This month marks the eighth anniversary of the founding of The Graves Law Firm, and Attorney Graves is celebrating it with a deal. Between 7/9—8/9, mention this offer and get 25% off your first payment! Give her office a call at (818) 649-7559 ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 8-Jul-2013

  Is Facebook To Blame For Your Divorce?

  The following story happens more than you think: people start talking to a former flame or friend of a friend on social media. The connection gets stronger as more messages get sent back and forth. Then one day, boom —you meet in the flesh. ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 8-Jul-2013

  Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson Talks Divorce, Co-Raising Children and Love

  Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson plays a hero in almost every movie he's in. He even has a show on TBS called "The Hero." But in the latest issue of Essence magazine, he opens up about his divorce with the mother of his children, his ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 1-Jul-2013

  Rupert Murdoch Divorces Third Wife Wendi Deng

  Eighty-eight year old Rupert Murdoch has had a rough go of it over the past couple of years. His life was turned upside down when it was found that newspapers under his control in London had been wiretapping everyone from police officers to elected ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 1-Jul-2013

  Supreme Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional; California's Prop. 8 Overturned

  In a move that shook the nation, the Supreme Court last week ruled in the case Windsor v. United States that The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was unconstitutional. The law, which passed both halves of Congress and signed into law by ...

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• Posted By Demetria Graves 1-Jul-2013

  Miley Cyrus Mad at Dad Billy Ray For Divorcing Her Mom

  Miley Cyrus has recently been trying to shed her good-girl "Hannah Montana" image lately. She's been "twerking" everywhere and anywhere a video camera is; she's been singing about doing drugs and having sex; she may even ...

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