Veteran actor Dennis Hopper has filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years.

The 73 year-old Hollywood legend, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for inoperable, metastasized prostate cancer, filed for divorce on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Court documents detail lots of screaming and shouting among the actor and his wife.

The actor's son, 19-year-old son Henry, said in a deposition that Victoria Duffy, Hoppers estranged wife, has "made my father's life a living hell over the last six months."

A judge recently granted Hopper's request for a restraining order against Duffy. The order stipulates that she must stay ten feet away from Hopper and his adult children at all times. She is also barred from entering Hopper's primary residence.

David Agus, Hopper's personal physician, said the divorce is having an adverse effect on the actor's battle with cancer. "It is my belief and recommendation..." Agus said, "...that the less Mr. Hopper has to do with his estranged wife at this time, the more likely he is to have his life extended."

If you are considering divorce, please contact a Raleigh divorce lawyer of Marshal & Taylor, P.C. by calling 919-833-1040.

In recent years, divorce attorneys have noticed an increasing link between divorce cases and social networking sites like Facebook, Myspace, and others. Because many social networking sites provide a public record of an individual's actions and affiliations, divorce filings that claim infidelity based on evidence found on the internet.

Divorce attorneys claim that many divorce cases have ended in settlement once evidence from Facebook and Myspace are introduced in the courtroom. In some cases, divorce law firms have found that nearly 20% of their recent divorce petitions cited Facebook in the decree. 

If you are considering filing for divorce and need assistance with your claim, contact the Raleigh divorce attorneys of the Marshall & Taylor Law Firm at 919-833-1040 today.

The wife of pro-wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan has filed for divorce. The filing cites "irreconcilable differences" as the cause for the divorce. 

Recently this story has been all over the news after Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, made some controversial comments in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine. The wrestler told Rolling Stone "You live half a mile from the 20,000-square-foot home you can't go to anymore, you're driving through downtown Clearwater and see a 19-year-old boy driving your Escalade, and you know that a 19-year-old boy is sleeping in your bed, with your wife... I totally understand OJ. I get it."

After the statement was made Linda Hogan's representative issued a statement saying "We have always maintained that the fear that Linda has had to live with comes from the rage and instability much too often associated with pro wrestlers... Linda and her family are taking these recent homicidal comments seriously." The statement concluded by saying that Linda's attorney was weighing her legal options. 

Linda Hogan then filed papers in Pinellas County, Florida asking for an additional $8,200 a month from Bollea so she can move "thousands of miles away" from him. She feels she is in "imminent danger of becoming a victim." She is also asking for $24,000 for "advanced rent and security deposits."

Linda is threatening to file a domestic violence injuction against Bollea if he does not pay - with special terms to keep him from using the media to slander her.

If you or a loved one is considering a divorce, please contact the Raleigh divorce attorneys of Marshal & Taylor, PC at 919-833-1040.

Thousands gathered across the country world Thursday, to take part in the 19^th annual Take Back the Night rally. Take Back the Night is an organization that “serves to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives. [TBTN] seeks to end sexual assault, domestic violence…. TBTN empowers survivors in the healing process and inspires responsibility in all.” according to the groups mission statement. 

People in cities all across the country gathered to hold candlelight vigils, and listen to speakers talk about sexual assault. In Tikrit, Iraq nearly 500 service members and civilians completed a 1.8 mile walk to bring awareness and promote a stand against domestic violence.  Staff Sgt. Leah Sutherland, a non-commissioned officer in charge with the 211^th Reginal Support Group said “If you are not willing to speak up for wrong doing then you are willing to put up with anything and shouldn’t complain… We all have to at times do things that are uncomfortable… we have to stand up to stop what is going on.”

If you or someone you know has been the victim of domestic violence, please protect yourself. Contact a Raleigh restraining order attorney of Marshall & Taylor P.C. by phone at 919-833-1040.

The recession is a difficult and trying time for many American families.  Across the nations,  many families are facing serious problems which is causing a lot of stress within the family.  Because of these problems and other factors,  the number of domestic violence incidents are going up.

Abuse shelters and law enforcement agencies have all reported increases in domestic violence over the last few months.  It is unfortunate that the economy is helping to add to these numbers,  however it should be stated that these problems are no excuse or justification for violence.  The cycle of violence needs to be ended.

If you have been a victim of domestic violence,  please protect yourself.  Contact a Raleigh restraining order attorney of Marshall & Taylor Law Firm to help you obtain the protection you and your family need. To learn more, contact the of Marshall & Taylor Law Firm, P.C., at 919-833-1040.