Actress Sandra Bullock announced this past week that she has recently adopted a baby, while news surfaced that she has also filed for divorce.

Ms. Bullock filed for divorce from husband Jesse James last Friday in Austin, according to media reports. The couple has been married since 2005 and started the adoption process together four years ago, but separated after rumors surfaced in December of Mr. James's infidelity. The adoption went forward as planned, but with Ms. Bullock listed as the sole legal parent rather than sharing joint custody. She has adopted a baby boy, named Louis.

Divorce involving a child can become highly emotional and complex. In Ms. Bullock's unique situation, however, the adoption was settled prior to the divorce with Ms. Bullock as the sole caregiver, so child custody is not likely to be an issue in her divorce.

If you are considering or anticpating divorce, it is important to speak with an experienced family lawyer as soon as possible. Divorcing with children may involve issues of child custody, child support, alimony, and other related issues. A divorce attorney can help to ensure that your rights and interests remain protected throughout your proceeding.

For sound legal advice and assistance with your divorce case, don't hesitate to contact the Raleigh family law and divorce attorneys of Marshall & Taylor Law Firm, P.C., today at 919-833-1040.

Larry King, the 75-year-old CNN newscaster, is readying to divorce his seventh wife. According to his spokesman, King filed for divorce from his 50-year-old wife Shawn Southwick earlier this week. 

King is seeking joint-custody of their two children. Southwick, who filed her own divorce charges minutes after King in Los Angeles, is asking for primary custody of the children.

“His major concern is the welfare of his children and beyond that he’ll have no further comment about the divorce,” Howard Rubenstein, King’s spokesman, told Reuters.

This divorce will be King's eighth, despite having only been married to seven different women. This is because he divorced, re-married, and re-divorced one of his former spouses.

Divorce can be a messy, often unfortunately public affair. Contact the Raleigh divorce lawyers of the Marshall & Taylor Law Firm, P.C., at 919-833-104 to dicuss how you can proceed with a divorce quickly and professionally. 

Soap opera star Rebecca Budig, wife of former reality TV star Bob Guiney  has filed for divorce.

According to court documents obtained from Los Angeles Superior Court last Thursday, Buding filed a divorce petition, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. Buding, star of the television show 'All My Children', listed September 7, 2009 as the date of separation. She has requested that the court deny Guiney spousal support. The couple have no children together.

The 38 year-old Guiney became famous after appearing as the title character in the ABC reality show 'The Bachelor'. The couple were married in July 2004, about a year after Guiney divorced his wife Estella Gardinier, who he met on the set of the reality show. 

The average Raleigh divorce takes about 35 – 40 days to complete. The legal steps are fairly simple: file for divorce, deliver the complaint to your spouse through the sheriff or certified mail, and allow your attorney to work out property division and other issues. Of course, this simple process can become very complicated if there is disagreement about child custody, alimony, or other issues.To learn more about divorce in Raleigh, or to speak with an experienced Raleigh divorce lawyer, contact the Marshall & Taylor Law Firm, P.C., at 919-833-1040.

Rap star Nas has beat a charge of contempt, filed by his former wife Kelis.  The contempt allegation was for a reported $50,000.

According to Los Angeles sources, Nas reportedly missed $200,000 in child support payments.  In December, the star was ordered to pay $51,000 per month to his former wife and their children.  It is unclear how he was able to beat the contempt charge.

If you or someone you love is going through a divorce, the Raleigh divorce attorneys of Marshall & Taylor, P.C. may be able to help.  Contact us today by calling 919-833-1040.

"Private Practice" star Kate Walsh has finalized her divorce from television executive Alex Young.

According to the terms of their divorce, the couple split their communal property by flipping a coin to determine who would get to keep furniture and artwork.  The settlement also mentions that Mr. Young will get to keep $627,000 - half the amount of money Walsh made for filming the popular ABC TV show.

If you or someone you love is considering filing for a divorce, the Raleigh divorce attorneys of Marshall & Taylor, P.C. may be able to help.  Please contact us today by calling 919-833-1040.

Tiki Barber and his wife of eleven years are getting a divorce.

The legendary New York Giants player, and "Today Show" correspondent, announced Monday that he and his wife Ginny have been living seperately over the last few months. Ginny is a former fashion publicist. 

The couple have two sons together, 7 year-old AJ and 6 year-old Chason. The two began dating sixteen years ago, while they were both students at the University of Virginia. According to court filings, both parties are working to avoid acrimony in the proceedings. The divorce petition says the couple will "remain friends and will make sure this will cause the least possible disruption for their sons."

If you or someone you know is considering divorce, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney who you can trust. Please contact the Raleigh divorce lawyers of Marshal & Taylor, P.C., by calling 919-833-1040.

Acrtess Tia Carrere has filed for divorce from her husband Simon Wakelin.

The 43 year-old actress, best known as Mike Meyer's love interest in the "Wayne's World" movies, filed the divorce petition in person at the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse on Friday. According to court documents, Carrere cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. This is Carrere's second divorce, she was previously married to "Battlefield Earth" producer Elie Samaha from 1992 to 2000.

Carrere has a four-year-old daughter with Wakelin, named Bianca. The actress is seeking sole physical custody of the child, according to court filings. Carrere and Wakelin were married in November of 2002.

If you or someone you know is considering divorce, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney who you can trust. Please contact the Raleigh divorce lawyers of Marshal & Taylor, P.C., by calling 919-833-1040.