Posted on November 16, 2012 in Divorce

People cite many different reasons for divorce. These reasons may include everything from infidelity, abandonment and even irreconcilable differences. However, a British woman may have one of the most unique reasons for seeking a divorce from her husband of several years. The 41 year old woman stated that her husband has a boring attitude toward sex and therefore serves as evidence of unreasonable behavior on his part. All of this came about after she read the book “Fifty Shades of Grey”. The woman states that she felt that her sex life was at a standstill so she did different things to try to get her husband interested. She did things such as buying lingerie to get his attention. Her latest request to him was that she would like to recreate some of the scenes that were written about in the aforementioned book. He refused and she is now seeking a divorce. She also stated that she had bought the books in a final effort to rekindle the fire between her and her husband. The husband is allegedly admitting to this unreasonable behavior so that a long divorce proceeding that can potential air all of the details of their sex life can be avoided. Filing for divorce can be embarrassing and even life changing, no matter what the situation or grounds for divorce happens to be. People have many different reasons for seeking the dissolution of the vows that were previously taken. If you find yourself in this type of situation, it is important to have an attorney there to represent your rights and interests. You may think that you do not need to retain an attorney in the case of an uncontested divorce, but this is not the case. An experienced Illinois divorce attorney will be able to evaluate your case and make sure that you get the fairest settlement possible.

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 Posted on November 13, 2012 in Divorce

Kimberly Buffington-Quaid has filed for legal separation, and according to the Los Angeles Times, a divorce is on its way. The couple has been married for eight years and had already planned to divorce in March. The original divorce filing stated that “the marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities ... that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation.” However, earlier this year, the divorce proceedings were called off by Buffington-Quaid as the couple tried to fix their relationship. Kimberly, a former real estate agent, is Dennis Quaid’s third wife and they have two 4-year-old children together, a son and daughter. Kimberly is seeking sole physical custody of the kids, with joint legal custody and visitation for her soon to be ex-husband. Quaid also has other children from previous marriages. Child custody matters can be highly emotional and sensitive for both parents and children. In Illinois, custody decisions are done in the best interests of the child which means that, for example, the child’s wishes, physical safety and welfare, and ties to community are taken into account. The parents’ preferences are considered as well. It is best to contact an experienced family law attorney to reach a solution that is satisfactory to all parties involved. Your divorce may not necessarily involve children, but all the same, a skilled divorce attorney can help in protecting your rights, assets, property and more. If you are contemplating filing for divorce or have been served with divorce papers, please contact a dedicated divorce attorney in Illinois as soon as you can.

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