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LA’s former mayor has finalized an eye-catchingly petty divorce from his ex wife that bans her from using his surname – and grants him their old joint Netflix account. Antonio Villaraigosa, 72, and his second wife, Patricia, 52, finalized their split in L.A. County Superior Court last week. Court documents viewed by DailyMail.com show the former mayor …

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Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, “Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS).” In this episode, Gail explores the prevalence of MMSS among physicians, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and the significant impact it has …

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Danielle and Adam Silverstein met in high school in 1995 and agree their romance was picture-perfect. Marriage has been a different story. “It’s complicated!” Danielle laughed. “I always say, you know, ‘Till death do us part is a really long time,’ you know? It is a really long time.” They’ve now been married a really …

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Divorcing couples who can afford it are increasingly turning to private judges to reach financial settlements, say legal experts. This involves a hearing set up by the spouses where a hired judge – usually a barrister or retired judge – gives them an indication of how a court would probably rule in their case. The …

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They say love is all about communication, and who better to navigate the highs and lows of a relationship than someone trained in the fine art of persuasion, negotiation, and conflict resolution? They might spend their days advocating for clients, but when it comes to love, their skill set is surprisingly well-suited for romance — …

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A High Court judge has ordered a husband to pay £750,000 towards his wife’s legal costs but cautioned against any excessive or disproportionate spending. Deputy High Court Judge Nicholas Allen KC, presiding in SM v BS (Legal Services Payment Order), ruled that while the wife required funding to secure legal representation, she could still be …

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With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it may be that you’re feeling anything but smitten. Relationships aren’t always plain sailing, and it’s hard to admit that you’ve lost the closeness you once had, or you’re stuck in a repetitive rut of arguing and blaming each other. But don’t give up hope. We asked psychologist and …

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Over the years, DC Comics and Superman in particular have had an interesting screen life. Retcons and reinventions are certainly nothing new throughout Warner Bros.’ attempts to bring their iconic characters to life cinematically, though the end results have been wildly mixed. But, now, producer/director James Gunn, along with Peter Safran, one of the lead …

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