divorce law

  • ‘A Living Hell’: How Robin Givens Took On Mike Tyson In One of Hollywood’s Most Explosive Divorce Battles

    This legal case study uses the IRAC method—Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion—to analyze the high-profile and controversial legal battle between boxing champion Mike Tyson and actress Robin Givens. The case, which unfolded in the late 1980s, involved allegations of abuse, defamation, and intense media scrutiny, culminating in one of Hollywood’s most sensational divorce proceedings. Through…

  • Woman Who Stopped Having Sex With Husband Wins Landmark Ruling

    In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found that French courts violated a woman’s right to privacy by holding her responsible for the breakdown of her marriage due to her decision to cease sexual relations with her husband. The decision, handed down on Thursday, January 23, 2025, is expected to…

  • Missouri Law Prevents Divorce During Pregnancy, Even In Cases of Violence

    A recently spotlighted statute in Missouri is causing a stir, particularly among legal circles and advocacy groups, as it restricts divorce proceedings for pregnant individuals, even in cases of domestic violence. The law, originating in 1973, mandates that individuals seeking divorce must disclose their pregnancy status. In effect, pregnant petitioners are barred from legally ending…