Rich People Should All Get Prenups
September 18, 2019
Rich People Should All Get Prenups to Protect their Assets [Source: Bravo] The Real Housewives of Dallas mom Kary Brittingham loves making her own money, even
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Top Family Law Attorneys, Peter M. Walzer and Christopher C. Melcher, the named partners of Walzer Melcher, are experts in complex high net worth and discreet celebrity legal matters. Mr. Walzer and Mr. Melcher are frequently called upon on by reporters from around the globe for their legal perspective on cases or people involved in high profile situations.
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Alimony Tax Change Upends Payments in Divorce Negotiations
August 21, 2019
Divorcing Couples are Decreasing Alimony Payments due to New Tax Law explains top family law attorney [Source: Bloomberg Tax] Prenups negotiated prior to tax law
Hollywood Publicist Exposes Famous Couples Fake Romances
July 26, 2019
Fake Celebrity Couples have love contracts that legally bind them for a year [Source: Metro News] Hollywood publicist exposes fake romances and ‘love contracts’ that
In Real Life, Meryl Streep’s ‘Big Little Lies’ Grandmother Couldn’t Take Nicole Kidman’s Kids Easily
July 20, 2019
Nicole Kidman’s Character on HBO’s Big Little Lies Fights for Custody of her Kids Against the Grandparent [Source: Bay Area News Group] In the fictional
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez May ‘Sneak Off’ and Get Married
July 9, 2019
Lauren Sanchez May Sneak off and Marry Jeff Bezos explains the celebrity divorce lawyers of Walzer Melcher LLP [Source: Page Six] Jeff Bezos and Lauren
Elizabeth le Fey Denied Domestic Violence Restraining Order Against Foxygen’s Sam France
July 3, 2019
Celebrity divorce lawyer Peter M. Walzer explains Elizabeth le Fey Denied Domestic Violence Restraining Order Against Foxygen’s Sam France pictured above. Photo from @Foxygen Official
The $38 Billion Divorce: Jeff & MacKenzie Bezos Are About to Officially Split
July 1, 2019
eff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos are about to split in their $38 Billion Celebrity Divorce-Celebrity divorce lawyers at Walzer Melcher LLP explain [Source: Bloomberg] One
Do DIY divorce apps deliver?
July 1, 2019
Are DIY divorce apps making divorce an easier process? Top family law attorney explains. [Source: ABA Journal] DIY Divorce App Services Promise an Easier Process
Are pets assets or part of the family? States are passing laws that give judges a longer leash in divorce custody proceedings
June 1, 2019
Happy pets: Cats and dogs are our furry family members [Source: ABA Journal] June 1, 2019 Lawyers are supposed to be dispassionate about the cases
Wendy Williams May Be Forced to Pay up in Her Divorce — Even Though Her Husband Cheated
May 14, 2019
[Source: Bravo] May 10, 2019 Wendy Williams’ husband, Kevin Hunter, is going after her bank account after reportedly getting his mistress Sharina Hudson pregnant. Wendy
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Hearing Reviews Finances
March 17, 2021
Article Title: “Britney Spears’ Latest Conservatorship Hearing Reviews Her Finances Now That Jamie Spears Shares Duties” Description: Suzy Byrne interviewed top family law attorney Christopher
Legal Aspects of Surrogacy Explained by Celebrity Divorce Lawyer
March 11, 2021
Article Title: “The Legal Aspects of Surrogacy are a Lot More Complicated Than You Thought” Description: Sara Whitman interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher
Why Harry & Meghan Have Less Privacy in U.S.
February 26, 2021
Article Title: “Why Harry and Meghan’s Privacy is Even Less Protected in the US” Description: Bernadette Roe interviewed international family law attorney Christopher C. Melcher
Larry King’s Estranged Wife Likely to Inherit Estate
February 19, 2021
Article Title: “Larry King’s Estranged Wife Shawn ‘Likely’ to Inherit Estate Despite Secret Will, Lawyer Says” Description: Taryn Ryder interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Peter M.
How Can Britney Spears Break Free From Conservatorship?
February 15, 2021
Article Title: “What would it take to #FreeBritney from her conservatorship? A legal expert explains” Description: Suzy Byrne interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher
Erika Jayne & Tom Girardi’s Celebrity Divorce & Embezzlement Case
December 16, 2020
Article Title: “Embattled Tom Girardi Hit with $2 Million Judgment” Description: Amanda Bronstad interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher regarding Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi’s celebrity
Pandemic Issues in Divorce and Custody
November 7, 2020
Article Title: “Pandemic Drives Couples to Divorce or to Seek Help” Description: Christine Lehmann interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Peter M. Walzer regarding disagreements over COVID-19 risks. Celebrity
Dr. Dre & Nicole Young’s Celebrity Divorce Explained
July 8, 2020
Article Title: Dr. Dre, Nicole Young will likely ‘want to put a bow’ on divorce quickly, expert says ‘They’re…savvy” Description: Julius Young interviewed celebrity divorce
Will Divorce Soar After Pandemic Quarantines End?
June 2, 2020
Article Title: “Will Divorce Soar After Pandemic Quarantines End?” Description: Top family law firms explain will divorce soar after pandemic quarantines end. Celebrity Divorce Lawyer
Mary-Kate Olsen’s Request for Emergency Divorce Filing Denied
May 14, 2020
Article Title: “Mary-Kate Olsen’s request for Emergency Divorce Filing Denied.” Description: Taryn Ryder interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher regarding Mary-Kate Olsen’s emergency petition
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Honored to share that Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP has been named in Legal 500's Private Client Guide for 2026. Steven Yoda and Christopher Melcher were also named as Leading Partners for their California Family Law guide. Congrats to all!
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The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial found him guilty on two out of five charges. Christopher Melcher (@CA_Divorce) joined @CBSNews legal contributor Jessica Levinson with more details.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial began. Christopher Melcher (@CA_Divorce) broke down the latest charges against Combs on @CBSNews.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team motions for mistrial in sex trafficking, racketeering trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial ...
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