How To Use A Divorce
By: Debra Opri - Attorney and Legal Analyst The latest divorce news surrounds Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore and her recent 'response' filing in the court system based upon 'reports' that she was 'unhappy' with 'confidential' settlement discussions. Can we all look at this a bit differently for a moment? I recommend the following perception: first, Ashton filed for divorce without, allegedly, sitting down with his wife and seeking a settlement in advance of the filing such that this response would never have been necessary perhaps. Second, Ashton only filed for divorce in December, roughly three months ago, which says that the parties have been working diligently to resolve their differences in an expeditious manner. Third, the average divorce [don't think Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes – that was unique] goes over a year+ prior to settlement discussions / resolution. That said, we can now address the Response and why it was/is going to be filed: a strategy call to remind Demi Moore's soon-to-be ex-husband-once the six-month period is reached here in California-that it would be counterproductive to air [...]