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How Young Is Too Young To Get Married?

The question recently arose in Hollywood when a 16-year-old married a man who is 35 years older than her. “Lost” actor Doug Anthony Hutchison, 51 years old, married Alexis Stodden, who is 16 years old, in Las Vegas in May. According to Las Vegas law, minor applicants who are 16 and 17 years old can obtain a marriage license with: 1. an original or certified copy of their birth certificate, and 2. a parent or legal guardian who will provide his or her consent. Stodden’s mother, Krista Stodden, provided the necessary consent for the marriage.

Hugh Hefner to Wed… Third Time a Charm?

Hugh Hefner, the 84-year-old founder of Playboy, is getting married for the third time to 24-year-old Crystal Harris who was the December 2009 playmate of the month.  Hefner posted on his Twitter account that he and Harris spent the night before Christmas watching a movie and then exchanged gifts. Of all the gifts, the engagement [...]

Avril Lavigne Finalized Divorce

Avril Lavigne, punk-pop singer, 26, and Sum 41 lead singer/guitarist Deryck Whibley finalized their divorce in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.  Lavigne and Whibley became friends in 2002 and began dating in 2004. Whibley proposed to her in June 2005 during a trip to Venice.  The couple married in California in July 2006.  [...]

In Us We Trust: Katy Perry and Russell Brand Marry Without Prenup

In an intimate ceremony surrounded by close family and friends, pop superstar, Katy Perry, 25, married British comedian, Russell Brand, on October 23, 2010, in India.  The ceremony was the highlight of a six-day celebration, including a Bollywood-themed party on Friday night. The couple, who met at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, got engaged [...]

L.A. Dodgers Owner’s Divorce Trial

Los Angeles Dodger owner Frank McCourt’s high profile divorce is underway in a Los Angeles County courtroom this week.  The key issue in the case is a marital property agreement signed by the couple in March 2004, just after they purchased the team from News Corp. for about $430 million.  The purpose of the agreement [...]

LeBron James Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Paternity Claims

A lawsuit has been filed by a Washington D.C. attorney, Leicester Stovell, alleging he is the father of basketball superstar LeBron James.  Stovell claims he met James’ mother, Gloria, in a Washington bar and restaurant in 1984, when she was visiting from Ohio.  At the time Gloria James was 15 or 16 years old, and [...]

Sham Marriage Trial May End In Mistrial

The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.  Criminal charges were brought against Romero, a Mexican soap opera actress and model, and Kent Ross, a pizza delivery man and musician.  They were charged [...]

Trial Begins For Actress Accused Of Fraudulent Marriage

Authorities have charged a Mexican born actress and her US citizen husband with entering into a fraudulent marriage to gain permanent resident status in the United States. Assistant U.S. Attorney James Left showed a picture of Fernanda Romero and Kent Ross on their wedding day but said the appearance was deceptive. Left states that, “It [...]

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston Announce Engagement

Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston announced their engagement earlier this week. Instead of telling Bristol’s mother, former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, the couple sat down with gossip magazine US Weekly.  The couple is on the magazine’s cover, holding their 18-month-old son Tripp and explaining how they got back together after the most famous teenage breakup [...]

New York Senate Passes Legislature Permitting No Fault Divorce

If a man or a woman wants a prompt divorce, under New York law, he or she must cite a reason for the dissolution of the marriage, or else the couple must wait the one year separation time period.  However, this may all change very soon as the New York State Senate approved legislation that [...]