Learning from High Profile Celebrity Divorces
by James P. Outreach & PR ExecutiveStatistics in 2012 reported that 42 per cent of all
marriages in England and Wales end in divorce. Surprisingly though, divorce
rates are apparently falling, from 10.1 per cent in 2012 to 8.5 per cent in 2015.
However, marriage breakdowns aren’t simply restricted to the
9–5 workers. With A-list celebs living their life in the spotlight, it’s likely
they’ll feel the pressures of a relationship tenfold with the whole world
watching. Disputes can get ugly with huge sums of money at stake and opinions
from many people. In this article, we’ll take a look at well-known celebrity
divorces and what they entailed.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Arguably one of the most surprising celebrity divorces of
all time. When the two got together after meeting whilst filming Mr &
Mrs Smith in 2004, it was a very controversial matter following Brad’s divorce
with Jennifer Aniston. Two of the highest paid, most famous couples in
Hollywood divorcing certainly grabbed the attention of headlines across the
world.
Partners for 12 years, and with six children, the pair began
their split in 2017. The divorce lasted a few years as the couple couldn’t come
to an agreement on child custody and support. When couples with children
divorce, an important issue that they must come to agreement on is custody. It’s
important to figure out with family
law solicitors what will be most beneficial to the children, as well as working
around the parents’ everyday schedule.
There has been a recent surge in child custody battles at
family court, with statistics showing that it has more than doubled over the
last six years.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan
The couple had been together since their initial meet in
2006. In 2018, after nine years of marriage, divorce was announced. The couple
came to realise that their relationship wasn’t a suitable environment for
themselves or their daughter and decided to split.
It’s common for many couples to believe that they should
stay married for the sake of their child living in a nuclear, stable family.
However, staying together purely for the children isn’t a happy environment for
a child to grow up in. Children are particularly observant of their
surroundings and notice dynamics between people, basing their future
relationships off what they’ve viewed in their parents.
Jenna noted how this was a tough decision but was ultimately
the right decision for their daughter.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren
Following life-changing news for Elin in 2009, it was
revealed that Tiger had been involved in many infidelities over the years. Elin
filed for divorce immediately after news sources revealed the cheating scandal.
Elin was awarded $100 million in divorce settlements, allowing her to move on
with her life.
The couple are amicable and in contact to support their
children together, putting aside any resentment, an important decision to make
after a separation.
As we aren’t all rich celebrities, it’s worth knowing about
divorce settlements for the average person. In UK law, when divorcing, the
court won’t be discriminative between the homemaker and breadwinner and will
start at a 50/50 split of assets. Although uncommon, it’s possible in England
and Wales that maintenance would be paid to the financially weaker partner.
There will however be a limit on post-divorce payments as it is assumed that
the partner will seek work eventually.
So, there we have some of the most popular celebrity
divorces, and what happened. The issues raised in this article happen in
divorces every day — it’s just important to seek legal advice to make sure
the right decisions are made.
Sources
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44253225
https://www.thelist.com/64516/tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-today/
https://people.com/royals/the-royals-guide-to-divorce/
https://www.ft.com/content/01fb6870-6995-11e8-8cf3-0c230fa67aec
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