You’re not just a diaper-changer. You’re an active dad: handling tantrums, bedtime routines, homework help, and everything in between. You’re deeply present in your kids’ lives.
So what happens when an engaged father gets pulled into a contentious custody fight? Here are five things every active dad needs to know before stepping foot in court:
We’ve all been there: swept up in the thrill of new romance, convinced that butterflies equal destiny, so caught up in the excitement that we ignore our gut. You’re texting nonstop, overlooking the little red flags, and telling yourself, “This time is different.” But your gut is smarter than your heart. When your instincts start whispering, listen — because those whispers often turn into court filings down the road.
If you see these signs, it’s not love, it’s a warning:
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Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from country star Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage, and the headlines are everywhere. It’s not just Hollywood gossip, it’s a case study in what happens when love, lifestyle, and law collide at the highest level.
The couple married in 2006 and built nearly two decades together, raising two daughters along the way. On the surface, it looked like one of the rare celebrity marriages that beat the odds. But in recent months, cracks appeared. Reports suggest Keith moved out earlier this summer, and while Nicole fought to save the marriage, she officially filed for divorce at the end of September.
Nineteen years is a long marriage in any world, but especially in Hollywood. And while we can all sigh over another “happily ever after” that didn’t last, what’s more interesting to me as a divorce lawyer is what’s at stake when marriages of this scale unravel.
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Celebrity divorces tend to dominate headlines for all the wrong reasons: scandals, breakdowns, and drama. But behind every headline is a lesson for family lawyers, judges, and parents navigating the hardest chapter of their lives. The unfolding saga of Kelley and Scott Wolf is one of those moments.
In August 2025, Kelley Wolf was arrested in Utah and charged with electronic harassment and doxxing, after allegedly posting her estranged husband Scott Wolf’s personal information online, as reported by many media outlets. The court’s response was swift: Kelley was ordered to stay at least 300 feet away from Scott and their three children, banned from contacting them, and required to undergo court-ordered psychological and medical treatment.
This wasn’t just about punishment. It was about protection, stability, and creating a path forward in a case where the children’s well-being was on the line.
Let’s discuss how these issues are treated by the courts:
Continue reading “When Divorce and Mental Health Collide: Why Treatment Plans Matter in Family Law”
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