The personal lives of presidential candidates are quickly subject to detailed scrutiny. Marital infidelity is a topic that the gossip sheets, internet websites and newspapers dwell on. Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky There were rumblings during Bill Clinton's first run for the presidency that he had been involved in extra-marital relationships. … [Read more...]
Canadian Gay Marriage Valid, Partner to Inherit in Probate Court
The Appellate Division in New York held in February of 2011, in the matter of the Estate of H. Kenneth Ranftle, that they recognize as valid the Canadian marriage of H. Kenneth Ranftle and J. Craig Leiby. The late Kenneth Ranftle named Craig as "surviving spouse and sole distributee" in his will. The court found that the recognizing of the Canadian … [Read more...]
3,250 Collective Years of Marriage
A vow renewal ceremony was held at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, New York, to celebrate Valentine's Day. The event marked the fourth time Rose and Nick Capobianco, both 89 years of age, had renewed their wedding vows. Rose and Nick have celebrated 68 anniversaries of their marriage. They have renewed their vows on the 25th, 50th and … [Read more...]
Are Back Taxes Shared in a Divorce? Maybe Not!
This past summer, acting Supreme Court Judge Andrew A. Crecca, in the case of Maria C. vs. Dominick C., under Index No.: 04775/08, dealt with issues involving back taxes and equitable distribution in a divorce. The couple had been married in 1987. They had four children. The husband had a home improvement corporation and the wife was a secretary. … [Read more...]
Dumb Bellagio Bandits
A man wearing a motorcycle helmet entered the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. He pulled out his gun at the window where the chips were maintained. He escaped with $1.5 million dollars in chips! In the movie "Ocean's Eleven", the Bellagio Hotel is robbed by George Clooney, Brad Pitt and his crew. Bellagio Chips May Be … [Read more...]
