This blog continues a discussion of Al and Tipper Gore’s decision to end their marriage in divorce, an announcement that came as a surprise to the people of Rockford. The Gores seemed to have an exemplary marriage for newlywed couples, strong enough to survive a failed presidential bid, climate change, and a crippled economy.
 

The recent announcement of Al and Tipper Gore’s divorce caught many Americans by surprise. It seemed the Gores’ marriage was a model for newlywed couples who hoped to make their marriage strong enough to survive climate change, a crippled economy, and a failed presidential bid.
 

Joseph Reyes is the father of a three-year-old girl, and he was granted permission by Cook County Judge Renee Goldfarb to take his daughter to Mass at a Roman Catholic Church. What is controversial, is the three-year-old's mother is her primary custodian and is raising her in the Jewish faith.
 

Earlier this month, 2-year-old Amanda Runyon was hospitalized with severe injuries to her respiratory system, her liver, and her abdominal region. The injuries resulted from a life threatening beating. Kraig Monrow, Amanda’s mom’s boyfriend, allegedly punched Amanda repeatedly in the stomach after she did not stop crying.
 

Since divorce law differs from state to state, divorce record accessibility varies among states. New York law, for instance, is seen as favorable to couples seeking to keep their divorce private. Courts in other states, including California and New Hampshire, are more likely to make the determination on a case-by-case basis.

Furthermore, states use different standards when evaluating whether divorce records should be sealed. California uses a standard based largely on whether sealing divorce records is necessary to keep the children safe.

In a dissolution of marriage case in Cook County, the judge decided that the wife should have done more to prove that her former husband committed fraud. Allegedly, the husband did not disclose a certain stock at the divorce settlement agreement. During the divorce proceedings 14 years ago, the stock was valued at $66,000. Now, the stock is worth nearly $1 million!