Category Archives: Celebrity Cases

“Handling” the Media (in Family Law Matters)?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Randy Kessler

While there certainly is more than one way to work with the press, I have found that being forthcoming with the media, even if my answer is “I don’t know”, or “I know but cannot and will not say”, has been the best. Continue reading →

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ABA Family Law Section plans for South Beach Seminar in full swing

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Randy Kessler

There will be family law discussed not only indoors, but pool side and at the beach. Isn’t that better than your conference room? Continue reading →

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High Profile Clients Programs

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Randy Kessler

I have been very fortunate to have been invited to speak on high profile and high asset divorce recently. Continue reading →

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Celeb Divorce, now J-Lo and Marc Anthony

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Randy Kessler

Using lawyers to do their communicating often has its limits and almost always, celebrities figure out what they want to do and then tell their lawyers to “make it so”. Continue reading →

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NFL Lockout and child support continued

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Randy Kessler

Only time will tell, but the longer it goes, the longer players remain unemployed, the more likely it is that they will see their child support obligations reduced, in my opinion. Continue reading →

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NFL Lockout and child support

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Randy Kessler

The third, and best course of action, is for players and the women to whom they pay support, get together and reach agreements. Continue reading →

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2010, the year in family law.

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Here’s to hoping that things get better for those who had a rough 2010, and that those who didn’t, continue to be blessed in 2011 and beyond. Continue reading →

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Is infidelity epidemic for athletes?

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Yes new relationships should wait until a marriage has fully ended, but we are not a patient species. Continue reading →

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Eva v. Tony, “upping the prenup”?

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Randy Kessler

Maybe I am jaded as a divorce lawyer, but even I believe there are many, many people who instead of discussing money would simply discuss the relationship. Continue reading →

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Learning from Mark Cuban’s brother

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Randy Kessler

The topic of our presentation? How can/does regular and social media affect our business and our entertainment/athlete clients? Continue reading →

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Sealed divorce records

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Randy Kessler

But what about less famous people? Should the public have a right to know the details of the average divorce? Continue reading →

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Lump Sum Child Support upheld in GA

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Randy Kessler

After all, if the parents are fighting with each other, shouldn’t the court be the one voice that speaks first and foremost for the children? Continue reading →

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Closing a door, opening a window (Sandra Bullock for example)

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Randy Kessler

The bottom line is that change is inevitable and when it is as significant as a divorce, everything changes. Continue reading →

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Why is the McCourt’s divorce unique?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Randy Kessler

But once settlement efforts are exhausted, trial becomes inevitable. Continue reading →

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Michael Douglas’ ex seeks money based on post-divorce efforts

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Randy Kessler

…she now claims that a sequel to the movie “Wall Street” qualifies as related to work he did before the divorce. I don’t buy that argument. Continue reading →

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Tiger’s divorce is done (quietly….)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Randy Kessler

private resolution of potentially public disputes is a real challenge, but almost always worth the effort Continue reading →

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Smile because it happened (Hilary Swank has a unique view on divorce)

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Randy Kessler

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Continue reading →

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Attorneys as “Counselors” at Law

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Randy Kessler

A good divorce lawyer will know how to listen very carefully. Continue reading →

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Mel Gibson

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Randy Kessler

One thing is clear, especially to me as a family law attorney: abusive behavior is certainly not limited to the poor or uneducated. Continue reading →

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Tiger and Elin trying to get it done privately

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Randy Kessler

There is so much speculation about the impending Tiger v. Elin settlement, that it is hard to know what the agreement will be.  It seems Tiger wants Elin to keep things private and it looks like Elin will be compensated … Continue reading →

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