Kent's cricketers eager for Beckenham game following washout against Sussex
9:44am Wednesday 13th June 2012 in Sport By Jim Palmer
SUNDAY’S game against Surrey at Beckenham will give Kent Spitfires the chance to kick-start their Friends Life T20 season following a washout yesterday.
The Spitfires’ opening game against Sussex Sharks was called off just minutes before it was due to start at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury, after the venue was switched from a flooded Tunbridge Wells the day before.
Bexley-born all-rounder Adam Ball told News Shopper: “Twenty20 is the exciting part of the season, so obviously to have the first game rained off is quite disappointing.
“The boys were all raring to go and get out there and put in a good performance.”
But even rain clouds have silver linings, with Sunday’s fixture in Beckenham subsequently gaining in significance.
The England U19 captain and former Beth’s Grammar School pupil said: “It is always a good day at Beckenham in front of a decent crowd against a top team in Surrey, so we’ll be looking to start off our T20 campaign with a win.
“I’m a Bexley boy so this is not too far from me, although I’m currently studying at the University of Kent in Canterbury, so it is still a bit of a trip.
“I’ll be popping home to see the parents.”
Kent skipper Rob Key, who grew up around Beckenham, is also looking forward to getting back to his own patch.
He said: “I'm looking forward to Sunday and going back home.
“I love playing at Beckenham, we'll just hope for better weather.
“Nothing is quite the same as a day/night game which you get here at Canterbury, but the atmosphere is always brilliant at Beckenham.
“It is wherever you play T20, but Beckenham's obviously a bit more special to me.”
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Source: www.newsshopper.co.uk
Kobe Bryant's divorce 'off for now' - New Kerala
Washington, June 13 : Kobe Bryant's estranged wife Vanessa will not sign documents to make her divorce final, at least for now, because she and the basketball star are working on a full reconciliation.
According to reports, the LA Lakers shooting guard and Vanessa are trying to work out the issues that caused her to file for divorce back in December, TMZ.com reported.
They spend a lot of time together but he has not officially moved back in with her.
Under California law, Vanessa has to wait 6 months before she can file final docs making the divorce official.
The 6-month mark hits this weekend, so Vanessa could end the marriage as early as Monday, but she won't as of now.
The two have been working hard at a reconciliation. They were spotted sharing a post-game kiss on Valentines Day after the Lakers' victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
Despite the delay in their divorce proceedings, Vanessa is already sitting pretty.
They had previously reached a property settlement deal in which she got all three of their Newport Beach estates.
She got the house the couple were living in, the estate where her mom resides, and the new estate which they have been building for two years. This means Vanessa will already walk away with 75 million dollars, close to half of their total assets, whether she signs this weekend or not. (ANI)
Source: www.newkerala.com
David Arquette files for divorce from Courteney Cox - BBC News
Actor David Arquette has filed for divorce from Friends actress Courteney Cox after 13 years of marriage.
The couple, who have a daughter, announced a trial separation in October 2010 but remained on amicable terms, saying they remained "best friends".
The pair reunited on screen recently in Scream 4 and Cox's US sitcom, Cougar Town, which Arquette produces.
Court papers cited irreconcilable differences, with an official separation date of 31 December 2011.
Arquette is seeking joint custody of their seven-year-old daughter, Coco.
The pair met on the set of the film Scream in 1996 and married three years later.
After their initial separation, they released a joint statement saying: "We remain best friends and responsible parents to our daughter and we still love each other deeply."
In a recent interview, Cox said the couple's current relationship was better "than it would be if we lived together."
The actress was often seen in the audience supporting Arquette when he competed on Dancing with the Stars last autumn.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Is our divorce and mortgage settlement as it should be? - The Guardian
Q I am divorcing my husband and remortgaging the property, which is in joint names. He has agreed to sign over the house to me, which will be done via the bank. However, is he liable to help financially with our three children, albeit the eldest is 20 and in full-time education, the other 16 and in full-time education and the youngest 10?
My concern is that he has not informed me how long this new mortgage deal is for, but he says it is better than what we are paying currently so I am better off – which is is why he thinks he should get £35,000 as it is a lifetime tracker with no fees at any stage. I am a little puzzled about this: does this mean it is like a variable rate mortgage, where if the interest rate goes up so do the payments? Are there any benefits I could claim once I become a single parent that I should know about? VF
A As a matter of some urgency, you need to get proper legal advice about the financial settlement you and your husband draw up on divorce. You can usually get a free initial consultation and I suggest you use a family lawyer who is a member of Resoluton to help you. An experienced family lawyer will be able to tell you whether you should negotiate for your ex-husband to pay maintenance – especially as the children are still in full-time education – and can also look at whether signing over the family home is a suitable arrangement.
As far as the new mortgage goes, it sounds to me like he has increased the loan in order to release £35,000 in cash for himself. If you are not happy with that, it is something you need to discuss with your lawyer. And you are totally correct that a lifetime tracker is a variable rate mortgage where payments will go up (and down) in line with interest rates.
For help and advice on becoming a single parent, I suggest you contact Gingerbread.
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New Jersey Divorce Advisors LLC Offers Divorce Clients Guidance on Creating a Case Information Statement - YAHOO!
New Jersey Divorce Advisors, LLC, the leading divorce financial experts in New Jersey, provides guidance to divorce clients. Getting it right the first time: why a Case Information Statement is the lifeblood of a divorce settlement, and how to be sure this essential paperwork is completed properly.
Red Bank, NJ (PRWEB) June 13, 2012
New Jersey Divorce Advisors, LLC, the leading divorce financial experts in New Jersey, have released their recommendations for completing a Case Information Statement(“CIS”) during the divorce process.A recent high-profile divorce case proves the point that one of the most important preparations a person must make before going to court is making sure the Case Information Statement is thorough and complete.
Luckily for Laura Blank, her original CIS paperwork (in New York State the CIS is called a Statement of Net Worth) in her divorce from Steven Simkin in 2006 was thorough and complete; it worked in her favor when Simkin brought her back to court to try to renegotiate the settlement agreement. According to the New York Times, when the two divorced, Blank and Simkin split their millions evenly. Blank took hers in the form of cash. That meant that her portion of the investment proceeds was liquidated. Unfortunately for Simkin, he chose to keep his portion of the assets invested with Bernie Madoff. When Madoff was arrested for fraud in 2008, Simkin lost everything he had invested with him. Simkin sued his ex-wife to try to alter the terms of their divorce agreement, but a New York judge ruled that the divorce settlement was based on the value of the asset at the time of the settlement, and as such given that the asset was an investment, there’s an implicit understanding that it may change over time. Had there been an error in the value shown in the CIS at the time of the settlement, the case could have been reopened (Simkin v. Blank, Index 48, NYLJ 1202547876121, at *1 Ct. of App., Decided April 3, 2012) .
The CIS is the most critical document in terms of the financial settlement, and indeed every case in the state of New Jersey requires the completion of a CIS, but what exactly is it?
“Simply put it is a Financial Affidavit created by each spouse,” says Jodi Carter, co-founder of New Jersey Divorce Advisors LLC, and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). “The CIS contains a comprehensive list of all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses for both parties. It contains all relevant case information including date of the marriage, issues in dispute, children’s names, and the date of separation. And it breaks down the household income, taking into account bonuses and commission versus wages, and self-employment income, as well as appropriate tax deductions, analyzing required versus voluntary deductions such as 401(k) contributions.”
In addition, the CIS requires each spouse to set forth a budget as to the standard of living acquired during the marriage and expected after the marriage. This is why this form is the most important document in the divorce, it allows each party to track the money that was spent during the marriage, and also prepares each person for life after divorce. The form includes all of each person’s assets and liabilities, not only those that are subject to equitable distribution, and requires the submitting spouse to sign off on the accuracy and validity of the information contained in the document.
“Many parties and even some attorneys fail to appreciate the importance of preparing an accurate CIS. Success in negotiations, mediation, collaborative divorce, pendente lite motions, and trial depends on the accuracy of historic budgets, projected budgets, current income, and financial net worth,” says Hanan M. Isaacs, Esq., a Certified Matrimonial Specialist, mediator, and collaborative attorney located in Kingston, NJ.
In divorce litigation, the attorneys will rely on the information provided in the CIS to present their cases and negotiate an equitable settlement for their clients. The judge will also rely on the data provided in the CIS to assess the marital lifestyle and rule on alimony, child support, and distribution of assets. In mediation & Collaborative divorce, the CIS is not mandatory but is typically used because it is beneficial to the parties to work from this document. In less adversarial situations, the parties may create a joint CIS to be used by both parties.
“For many clients, the CIS represents the first time they’ve compiled a household budget or household balance sheet,” says Bryan Koslow, co-founder of New Jersey Divorce Advisors LLC, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™). “It forces people to compare their household inflows vs. outflows. At New Jersey Divorce Advisors LLC, we take it a step further by creating separate budgets for our clients for post-divorce to give them a framework for making decisions. For example, the budget will drive decisions about whether you can stay in the marital home, and how many hours you may need to work to support your desired lifestyle. The CIS is also the basis for determining how disruptive the divorce will be to college savings plans, retirement plans, and estate plans.”
Hiring a financial expert to create a lifestyle analysis takes the CIS preparation to the next level. The financial professional will meticulously examine tax returns, bank account statements, brokerage account statements, credit card statements, credit reports and other financial documents provided by the client to create an accurate account of the couple’s standard of living for the court. The lifestyle analysis will demonstrate the couple’s day-to-day expenses, and the spending habits of each party. This can help the court more clearly understand the couple’s finances, which is critical because one of the factors that the court considers when determining alimony is the standard of living to which each party was accustomed during the marriage.
Too often couples see the CIS as another required document for the divorce. By viewing this document as the basis for decisions and a wealth of information for planning for their future, it becomes a pivotal tool in moving from one stage of life to the next.
About NJDA
New Jersey Divorce Advisors, LLC is a financial consulting and planning firm specializing in the financial aspects of divorce. By analyzing the unique situation of each client, the firm structures equitable settlements and creates a plan for the client’s future. The firm, founded by a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner™, provides clients a comprehensive financial assessment that includes tax analysis, financial planning, retirement and estate planning, and insurance recommendations. The firm may be utilized in Divorce Mediation, Litigation, or Collaborative Divorce.
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Source: news.yahoo.com
Russell Brand tired of divorce paperwork - Belfast Telegraph
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Russell Brand claims divorce is a tough process because "there is a lot of admin".
The British comic actor filed legal papers to end his marriage to singer Katy Perry in December last year. The pair got married in India after a whirlwind romance but announced their split after just 14 months of marriage.
Russell has joked that the lengthy procedure to become a single man again is difficult, but he has turned to meditation and yoga to help him relax.
"I suppose divorce is difficult isn't it? Because of the admin. There is a lot of admin," he quipped during an interview for UK TV show Lorraine. "I am really in tune with some beautiful things. Firstly, I don't want to sound like a lunatic but if you meditate and do yoga you become attuned to different energy that is constant and very beautiful. Some people would call it God, some people would call it karma; I call it sexual charisma."
Russell insists he is coping well with the breakdown of his marriage. The 37-year-old Hollywood star has only good things to say about Katy and doesn't regret tying the knot.
"It did work out in a way, because you are married for some time and that is really good and then you are not married and that's really good," he explained. "You just have to have acceptance of things, you know? She is a person that I love but now this is a new time.
"We were for that amount of time, now this is a new time."
Even the persistent rain in London has failed to dampen Russell's spirits. The star was thrilled to be back in the UK to promote his new movie Rock of Ages, claiming he misses the changeable weather since moving to America.
"Don't worry about the rain," he smiled. "If you live in Los Angeles it's nice to come here and look at the grey, dingy, low hanging sky, the sparkling rain, glorious moisture. It's nice!"
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Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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