Tag Archives: child custody

A Warning to Warring Parents

Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, along with other parents who are embattled in bitter custody disputes, take note: Leave your children’s toys alone when looking to bury your spouse. Take it from the Lewton’s of Omaha, Nebraska, using your kid’s beloved playthings to dig up dirt on your estranged spouse is not the way to go. According to news reports, William Lewton is currently suing his ex-wife for allegedly planting a voice recorder inside the head of their daughter’s favorite teddy bear in order to document conversations that would prove him an unfit parent. Not such a smooth move on … Continue reading →

Britney Loses Kids AGAIN!

The smoldering trainwreck that is Britney Spears just got doused with more fuel. She hasn’t exploded yet (and least not in public), but it should be just a matter of time given the latest twist in her ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline. According to court documents, Spears has temporarily lost visitation rights with sons Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1… again. The court order reads: “[Spears’s] visitation with the minor children is suspended pending [her] compliance with court orders.” The ruling was ordered today following an emergency hearing that was requested by K-Fed’s attorney yesterday. According to TMZ.com, Spears … Continue reading →

Another Disgruntled Celebrity Dad

NFL star quarterback Tom Brady made headlines this week when it was made public that his son would not be carrying on his famous last name. Reports say the beefy athlete didn’t take the news well. But, he certainly isn’t the only celebrity father who is upset about his current custody situation. Actor Charlie Sheen (perhaps, Hollywood’s most disgruntled father) is at it again. The “Two and a Half Men” star continues to publicly battle with his ex-wife Denise Richards over visitation rights with the couple’s daughters Sam, 3, and Lola, 2. The latest dispute comes on the heels of … Continue reading →

Alec’s Apologies—From Bad To Worse

Just when you thought Alec Baldwin’s situation couldn’t get any worse… well, I suppose you can watch how the next chapter in his “parental alienation” saga unfolds tomorrow on national television. Baldwin is set to appear on ABC’s “The View” Friday morning (in a pre-taped piece that was recorded yesterday). Parts of the interview have been released to various media outlets and it shows the actor using the morning talk show as a venue to once again apologize for calling his 11-year-old daughter “a rude, thoughtless little pig.” But that’s old news. We’ve heard the actor’s public apology (or at … Continue reading →

Alec Baldwin’s Apology Falls Short And Sparks A Gender War

Personally, I think the only one Alec Baldwin should be apologizing to is his 11-year-old daughter. (Actually, I think he should be begging her forgiveness.) But, as it turns out the actor’s angry words (which happened to be broadcast around the world) are now sparking a war between men and women. First, let’s discuss the 49-year-old actor’s explanation as to why he left a seething, brutal, berating voicemail on his young daughter’s cellphone in which he can be heard calling her “a rude, thoughtless little pig.” Baldwin posted this (excuse) on his website yesterday: “I’m sorry, as everyone who knows … Continue reading →

Actor’s Angry Rant At Young Daughter

If you’ve ever had the impression that most divorces are amicable affairs you must be unfamiliar with the details surrounding the demise of the marriage between actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. The couple divorced in December 2001 after eight years of marriage, and it seems their bitter custody battle over their daughter Ireland has gone on just as long. For years the media has been following the pair’s highly contentious relationship and now it seems things have gone from bad to worse. According to news reports, the war between the spouses has taken another nasty turn. On Thursday an … Continue reading →

Is Sole or Joint Custody Better

When talking about child custody, typically parents deal with sole or joint. As parents go through divorce to enter the world of single parenting, they will be faced with numerous decisions. One of the most important decisions relates to custody of the children. While there are always options, the last thing any new single parent wants is for the child to be drug through a nasty court battle. Once you become a single parent, the children would live with you or your ex-spouse full or part-time. Interesting, 33 intense studies were conducted by a Maryland psychologist consisting of 1,846 children … Continue reading →

Understanding Child Custody Options

If you are going through a divorce or have recently undergone one and you have children, then you can believe that some type of custody issue is going to arise. In this situation, the most important thing is to keep the focus on the children, doing what is truly best for them. Even when parents are fighting, kids never deserve to be put in the middle. In addition to working with a reputable attorney, you also want to do some initial homework to understand your options for custody. Custody of children is broken down into two categories – legal and … Continue reading →

The Nasty Hollywood Divorce And The Innocent Child Caught In The Middle

More than six years after the demise of their marriage and subsequent bitter battle over the custody of their daughter, actress Kim Basinger and ex-husband, Alec Baldwin are once again heading back to court. The reason: According to news reports, Baldwin filed charges against Basinger in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that she interfered with his rights as a father. And so it continues… the ongoing custody battle over 10-year-old daughter Ireland. Honestly, my heart bleeds for this child. For years I have (irregularly) followed the contentious relationship between Basinger and Baldwin. Whereas, I was never interested in either parent’s … Continue reading →

Is One of First Gay Marriages Ending Already?

When I saw the headline, I knew that Heather (like me) would have an opinion, so I started looking for her article. I found it… Is It News? Trailblazers Separate in Massachusetts. To her question I answer, in my opinion, it certainly is news. When people radically alter a commonly held custom, a centuries old tradition that has been held up as the cornerstone of society -to include their personal preferences- it makes sense that others would expect them to then honor that commitment. Marriage is meant to last a lifetime, until separated by death, not only until difficulties arise. … Continue reading →