Divorce

Georgia Judge Temporarily Pauses Deposition of District Attorney in Divorce Proceedings Involving Top Prosecutor in Trump Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A Georgia judge halted Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s scheduled deposition in the divorce proceedings involving a top prosecutor in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The divorce of special prosecutor Nathan Wade gained attention when one of Trump’s co-defendants accused Wade and Willis of being involved in an improper romantic relationship that allegedly undermines the district attorney’s office’s racketeering indictment. Willis was subpoenaed earlier this month in the ongoing divorce case between Wade and his wife, Joycelyn, which began in 2021. Wade’s estranged wife’s lawyer argued … Read more

Fulton County DA Fani Willis Set to Testify in Divorce Case of Special Prosecutor Amid Accusations of ‘Improper’ Relationship

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is scheduled to testify in the divorce case of the special prosecutor she is accused of having an “improper” relationship with. Willis was accused of engaging in an inappropriate romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, an attorney she hired to assist in prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The allegations were made by lawyer Ashleigh Merchant, who represents former Trump campaign staffer Michael Roman. The motion was filed on January 8th. In response to the motion, lawyers for Wade’s wife, Jocelyn Wade, have … Read more

New Report Reveals Lack of Alimony Payment Guidelines in Wisconsin, Raising Concerns of Unfairness in Divorce Court

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MADISON, Wisconsin – Divorce court proceedings regarding alimony payments in Wisconsin have lacked a defined formula, potentially resulting in unfair outcomes, according to a recent report. Custody X Change, an online firm specializing in assisting families through divorce, conducted an analysis of alimony laws across the country. The study found that only about a third of states have established formulas for determining alimony payments. In the remaining states, including Wisconsin, judges have discretion in deciding the amount without any specific guidelines. While settlement agreements are often reached before court proceedings, this is not always the … Read more

The Ins and Outs of Divorce in California: Learn About Residency, Types of Divorce, Property Division, and More

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LOS ANGELES, California — California, known as the pioneer of no-fault divorce, has specific requirements that couples must meet to initiate the divorce process. While there is no need to provide a reason for divorce, couples in Los Angeles must wait six months for the court to finalize the divorce. Additionally, certain residency requirements must be fulfilled before filing for divorce. One of the key prerequisites is that at least one spouse must have resided in California for six months and in the specific county of Los Angeles for three months. However, if a couple … Read more