Jul
16
No love songs in Melissa Etheridge court battle
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Forget Rome and the Coliseum, to hell with gladiators’ swords at the ready, all you had to do was be sitting in Judge Hank M. Goldberg’s Department 82 for a battle of two legal titans. We have Neal Hersh of Hersh, Mannis and Bogen representing Melissa Etheridge and her millions against Stephen Knowles […]
Jun
16
Restraining order for foul mouth?!
Filed Under Tactics, Divorce | 2 Comments
NEWS FLASH A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge issued a permanent restraining order on behalf of a woman who testified that she had NO FEAR, zilch, nada. Sleeps like a baby and has a relatively fair yet sometimes grumpy relationship with Mr. X. Mrs. X was very clear that she had no real fear […]
Jun
15
Douglas A. Bagby, I have never heard of this guy till today! Mr. Bagby was doing divorce battle with none other than Michael Trope of Trope and DeCarolis. This was taking place in Judge Rudy Diaz’s courtroom, Dept. 83.
When I walked in there was Mr. Bagby doing what only could be called an […]
Jun
8
Dog Whisperer Divorce Duty Goes to Lisa Meyer
Filed Under Cesar Millan, In the news, Divorce, Lawyers | 4 Comments
WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! Well being Hollywood,”The Dog Whisperer” AKA Cesar’s soon to be ex-wife Illusion Millan is howling! DesperateExes.com has learned that Illusion Millan has signed with Los Angeles celebrity divorce lawyer Lisa Helfend Meyer. Now that is as far from a “whisper” as you can get. Lisa Helfend Meyer is […]
May
28
Addicted to the juice
Filed Under Tactics, Terry Christensen Trial, Pellicano, Divorce, Lawyers | Leave a Comment
Admittedly, the drugs that I have received during my visits to hospitals for procedures are just fabulous, just nothing less than wonderful! From the moment they shoot it into my IV and and into the vein, I get the “feeling” all I can say is wonderful. It makes me understand how people can […]
May
15
LAPD and DA grant open season to stalkers
Filed Under Stalking, Security, private investigators, Divorce | 6 Comments
Breaking News…If you are a private person or a security person or private investigator or for that matter a criminal, have no fear about placing a tracking device on a private vehicle! This is great news for all the sleuths who thought it was illegal, well, kinda sorta, in the “old” Los Angeles. […]
May
12
Judge orders lotsa bacon for Lisa da K lawyers
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Well it was smackdowns and laughs in Department 2 this morning at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Real funny for some and real sad for others. Department 2 is the domain of Judge Steinberg and the judge was sticking with her “tentative”..$489,254.05. Yup, she did it and this was an interim fee award without […]
Apr
28
Comments policy on judges
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We at DesperateExes.com often receive negative and brutal comments on the judges and commissioners of the Los Angeles Superior Court. It goes with the territory, at least one party in family law cases is often going to feel they lost, and they take it out on the judge. But we are […]
Apr
14
Ladies are already lining up to be Divorce #9
Filed Under Larry King, celebrities, In the news, Divorce | Leave a Comment
OH, Warry tell me it is not true…well folks, the “King of Softballs” and the “Sultan of Gas” is going to be up for grabs…Larry King has filed for divorce from his gorgeous much younger wife. He is stumbling into DIVORCE #8…Shawn Southwick has filed for divorce. Shawn is being represented by none […]
Apr
14
Catching up with Lawrence Leone
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What is a day without the sound of Lawrence Leone’s voice, well I was very pleased to have had a great conversation with the famous Mr. Leone this morning. Lawrence has a style and presence that is let’s just say “unique,” ask any divorce lawyer in the business and they too will have […]
Apr
8
Steven Knowles and his partner Michael Collum have launched a new law firm, and to make that point there was an absolutely incredible party at their home last night. The event was the official opening of their new law offices in Beverly Hills. We predict that in time this firm is going to […]
Apr
6
Dennis and Victoria Hopper, till death do them part
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“Till death do us part.” Judge Amy Pellman made sure that it will be just that for Dennis Hopper and his estranged wife, Victoria Duffy Hopper. Dennis Hopper recently received his star on the Walk of Fame. Note: Unknown to most, but it is the star or someone close to them […]
Apr
4
Brot & Gross: Divorce, Valley-Style
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Brot and Gross LLP - say what you will about this law firm but they are likely one of the more powerful firms here in the Valley. I live in the “Valley” and we get beat up for that sometimes…hey guess what, Brot and Gross found a niche and filled it! Not the Westside but […]
Apr
3
LA Women Leaders in the Law
Filed Under Divorce, Lawyers | 3 Comments
Los Angeles’ Women Leaders in the Law, this was a small well done magazine as an addition to the Los Angeles Times the other day and who do I do I find in it? Some of DesperateExes.com’s personal favorites.
Lisa Helfend Meyer, Dana Lowy, Doreen Olson and their new addition Felicia Meyers…and who you ask are […]
Mar
9
Sean Stewart + Chantel Kendall - Jason Kendall = Major League Divorce
Filed Under Sean Stewart, Rod Stewart, Chantel Kendall, Jason Kendall, Divorce, Custody, Lawyers | 2 Comments
Batter up! Well that is what it seemed when I saw two of my friends in court, Peter Lauzon, Esq. and none other than Neil Hersh, Esq. Peter is representing Jason Kendall and Neil is representing Chantel Kendall, and it is nothing less than “you’re out!” Jason Kendall is a ball player with […]