Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston. Photos: Billy Bennight / PR Photos; Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Just a week after announcing yet another split, Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston appear to be on friendly terms, or so Johnston told People magazine at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday. A teary Palin had previously told the magazine that “humiliation” led to their most recent split, but Johnston was all smiles at the awards show with “friend” and singer Brittani Senser on his arm.
What do you do when an ex moves on faster than you do?
Robin Wright and Sean Penn. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
After a messy road towards divorce, Sean Penn and Robin Wright have at last signed papers, finalizing their divorce, figuring out all questions relating to child support, spousal support, and child custody. People reported that Wright hopes to remain friends with her ex, despite their history.
Can you stay friends with an ex after a nasty split?
Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin. Photo: ME/Flynetpictures.com, ME/Flynetpictures.com
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston have split up again, People magazine reported Tuesday. Palin, daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, and Johnston announced their second attempt at an engagement only weeks ago in the hopes of starting a real family for their 19-month old son Tripp. Palin told People that the breakup occurred after rumors surfaced about Johnston fathering another child with an as-yet-unnamed woman.
How do you know it’s finally time to cut a bad guy loose?
Another love drama for the Pratt family! Stephanie Pratt’s rep confirmed to People that the reality star and Josh Hansen “went their separate ways.” The pro motocross racer tweeted on Monday, “Another dysfunctional move by Stephanie Pratt, I was under the impression u had to be someones bf in order to get dumped,” as his rep says the two were never officially a couple. Pratt didn’t let that slide, answering back with an expletive and exclamation-filled tweet. There aren’t any other details available on the breakup, but it’s seems the relationship ended on unhappy terms.
Hulk Hogan and Linda Hogan. Photo: FlynetPictures.com
Wrestler Hulk Hogan wishes his ex-wife Linda the best of luck with her engagement to 21-year-old Charlie Hill, RadarOnline reported last week. Though the exes have had troubles since their divorce, Hogan says he is “ecstatic” over his ex-wife’s engagement. Linda Hogan and Hill will reportedly marry next summer, and have been dating since 2008.
How should you react when an ex gets serious with someone new?
Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
After several breakups, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush seem to be on friendly terms these days. With the controversy surrounding Bush over his Heisman trophy and his USC career, his reality TV star-ex backs him up 100 percent. “Reggie worked hard for that Heisman and deserves it. He earned it!” Kardashian told People last week. The NCAA ruled that the 25-year-old New Orleans Saints player had violated the association’s rules by accepting expensive gifts during his stay with the USC. Kardashian added, “I really don’t think it’s fair to give it back.”
Monster Garage host and Sandra Bullock’s ex, Jesse James, won physical custody of daughter Sunny on Tuesday, reported E! Online. James and his ex-wife Janine Lindemulder have gone through a tug-of-war custody battle over their child, specifically because James wanted to take Sunny to his home in Austin, TX. The reason? James told the judge that he wanted Sunny to live close to Bullock, who has a positive influence on his daughter. Sunny will remain with her mother until the end of the summer, and will then head to Austin with James.
How can you make a move a smooth transition for a child?
This week on ABC’s The Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky found herself dumped by Frank Neuschaefer, one of the final three bachelors competing for her heart and hand in marriage, reported NJ.com. Prior to the show’s trip to Tahiti, Neuschaefer stopped off in Chicago to visit Nicole, his ex-girlfriend, one last time. The moment he saw her, old feelings rushed back, and he realized he was still in love with her. Neuschaefer told Ali what happened, saying, “The second I saw her, all the old feelings kinda came rushing back. Ali, I’m sorry.”
What do you do if you think you still have feelings for an ex?”
Kelly Osbourne. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Hello Sin City! The newly single Kelly Osbourne hit up Las Vegas and partied with friends last week after her recent breakup with British model Luke Worrall. Osbourne spent Thursday night celebrating best friend Blake Wood’s birthday. “She seemed really happy and not phased by the breakup,” a source who saw her that night told People. The 25-year-old and her friends did lemon drop shots and danced the night away at Haze Nightclub after a lobster, crab, and steak dinner at Union Restaurant.
Kelly Osbourne. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Kelly Osbourne and her fiancé, model Luke Worrall, have called off their engagement, People reported last Wednesday. The split comes on the heels of reports that Worrall cheated on Osbourne. That day, she tweeted that she would not comment on the split. The two got engaged in November 2008.
Jesse James, ex-husband of Sandra Bullock and West Coast Choppers CEO, won the first round of his custody battle with second wife, the New York Post reported Monday. James and ex-wife Janine Lindemulder, an ex-porn star, both provided statements against each other, including James claiming Lindemulder told him she was on anti-depressant drugs. For now, James has sole custody of their daughter, Sunny.
Can a custody battle lead to a solid family life in the end?
According to sources from the New York Post, Kelsey Grammer asked wife Camille Donatacci to accompany him at this year’s Tony Awards – even though he dumped her via telephone a month ago. Donatacci stayed at the London Hotel, and made public appearances with the Frasier star during her stay, but the actor would not let her into his apartment, or discuss any means of reconciliation, said the sources. Donatacci, Grammer’s third wife, filed for divorce in June, citing “irreconcilable differences.” She is seeking custody of their daughter, Mason, 8 and son Jude, 5.
Christina Milian and The Dream. Photo: Ken McCoy / PR Photos
On Monday, a rep for The Dream confirmed the separation of the producer from wife, singer Christina Milian, to US Weekly. The confirmation of the split came shortly after the website released photos of The Dream playing on the beach with a mystery woman. The couple married this past September, and have a daughter, Violet, who is 5-months-old.
How can you maintain the honeymoon stage through the first year of marriage?
Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Melissa Etheridge is singing a different tune these days as she and her ex, Tammy Lynn Michaels, are facing off in a custody battle. According to RadarOnline, Michaels filed for full custody of the couple’s 3-year old twins last week. The couple broke up after nearly nine years together, when Etheridge filed to officially dissolve their partnership earlier this month, citing irreconcilable differences. The singer asked for joint custody of the children, and that the court not award any financial support to Michaels. The actress has been verbal about her feelings concerning the issue.
What should you know before you engage in a custody battle?
Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin. Photo: ME/Flynetpictures.com, ME/Flynetpictures.com
After many months of a bitter war of words, Levi Johnston apologized to Bristol Palin and her parents last week. Talking exclusively with People, Johnston said, “Last year, after Bristol and I broke up, I was unhappy and a little angry. Unfortunately, against my better judgment, I publicly said things about the Palins that were not completely true.” He continued, “I have already privately apologized to Todd and Sarah. Since my statements were public, I owe it to the Palins to publicly apologize.” Johnston is the father of Bristol Palin’s one-year old son, Tripp. The two called it quits in March 2009 after campaigning together during Sarah Palin’s 2008 vice presidential run. The two are making a conscious effort to reconcile and do what’s best for the baby.
What’s the best way to mend a relationship with your ex and his or her family?
Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Melissa Etheridge filed divorce papers to end her nine-year domestic relationship with actress Tammy Lynn Michaels on Saturday, E! Online reported. Michael’s commented on the news that day on her blog, and wrote, “Gentle waves/ no noise for awhile/ or maybe gentle voices/and SMACK!!!!! FILE FOR DIVORCE!!!/ even though we both promised, agreed, handshook, pinkyswore/no filing until after tour/in the fall,” Michaels wrote Saturday. “Her broken promises told to me by headlines….could you stop blind sighting me?/ Have a good concert.” The 49-year-old singer filed on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, and requested that Michaels receive no financial support. The actress’ response? “I know she doesn’t want to give me money. trust. i’m borrowing cash left and right from people to get through this summer, and feed my kids, with a stomach full of ulcers, thank you. no stress here. :-)”
How can you deal with the financial burden of divorce?
Oksana Grigorieva and Mel Gibson. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Mel Gibson continues to draw attention regarding his break-up with baby mama, Oksana Grigorieva. RadarOnline reported last week that a taped phone conversation between the actor and his ex-girlfriend included less than flattering racial remarks directed towards her. Gibson has a history of potentially detrimental comments, and has a documented history of drunken misbehavior.
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren’s marriage is coming to an end… in a very pricey way. According to last week’s The Sun, Nordegren will get $750 million in exchange for keeping quiet about the golfer’s affairs. Among the other deals, Woods is banned from bringing single women around his two children, and the two will split several properties. Nordegren will also get sole physical custody of the children, but they will split legal custody. A pal told the Sun, “Everything’s signed. Elin is ready to file for divorce at Orlando County Court. She expects to in the next seven days.”
How should you best come to terms that your marriage is over when it’s time to split the assets?
Jesse James and Sandra Bullock. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Sandra Bullock and Jesse James finalized their divorce last week, People reported. Though it’s uncertain if the couple had filed a pre-nuptial agreement, the Associated Press confirmed that the papers cited “discord or conflict of personalities” as the reason for the split, and the proceedings were amicable.
Michael Douglas. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos
It seems like Michael Douglas may never be rid of his ex-wife. The New York Postreported Monday that Diandra Douglas filed a lawsuit in June against the actor, stating she has rights to half of his earnings from Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. When the couple divorced 10 years ago, the decree gave her rights to future earnings from spin-offs, residuals, and merchandising off Micheal’s films made when they were married. The judge will determine whether or not Diandra is entitled to any money, as the new movie is a sequel, not a spin-off.
What’s the best way to deal with an ex years down the road?
Martina Navratilova. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
This is no love match. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has found herself fighting an off-court battle with her ex, Toni Layton, reported the Telegraph last week. Now, Navratilova is trying to put an end to this messy breakup by settling and paying Layton an estimated $3 million. Layton sued Navratilova two years ago for alimony, saying Navratilova suddenly dumped her after an eight year relationship, and caused her “emotional, mental and physical trauma.” Layton also apparently threatened Navratilova, saying she would air all of the couple’s dirty laundry if the tennis legend didn’t pay up.
What should you do if you’re being threatened in some way by a jilted ex?
Tiki Barber and Ginny Barber. Photo: Mark Dye / PR Photos
After 11 years of marriage, former football great and NBC Today show commentator, Tiki Barber, is finding himself in the middle of a “giant” divorce settlement, reports the New York Post. Several months ago, the father of four left his college sweetheart, Ginny Barber, who was pregnant with twins at the time, for a 23-year-old NBC intern. Now, the Post says he is trying to “low-ball” his wife by claiming he’s broke and unable to pay the settlement since being let go from his NBC gig.
If you and your ex can’t come to terms in an amicable way, how should you negotiate the best possible divorce agreement?
Oksana Grigorieva and Mel Gibson. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
RadarOnline reported Friday that 54-year-old actor Mel Gibson filed a sealed restraining order against ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his seven-month-old illegitimate daughter, Lucia. However TMZ reported an hour later that Grigorieva filed a domestic violence restraining order against the actor, claiming he was violent towards her. Gibson’s restraining order was filed to keep his ex from releasing certain information, as well as ensuring child visitation rights.
How do you deal with child visitation after a not so amicable break up?
Jesse James and Sandra Bullock. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
They may be broken up, but Jesse James won’t stay too far from Sandra Bullock. The TV personality told TMZ last weekend that he will move into his Texas house so his ex-wife can stay closely involved in his kid’s lives. James said his three children — from different women — want to remain close to the actress. Regarding the future of his relationship with Bullock, with whom he is estranged from due to his infidelity, James told TMZ, “Whatever happens, happens.” The move will take place after he returns to the U.S. after filming a special in Israel for the History Channel on a kibbutz.