California fans of singer Reba McEntire may have read on her Facebook page in December 2015 that her divorce from her manager, Narvel Blackstock, was finalized on Oct. 28. The two had announced their separation in August, but at that time, they did not say whether they would be moving forward with divorce. However, they had been separated for several months before making that announcement.
Preparing for divorce proceedings
California residents might be surprised to learn that divorce action tends to surge during the first month of the year, but the reason for this surge may be founded in the idea of making a fresh start at the beginning of the year. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has noted that filings often increase by up to 33 percent during the month of January, but it is important to avoid filing simply for emotional reasons. An unhappy spouse should take time to evaluate several issues related to a potential divorce prior to proceeding to file.
The problem of domestic violence and gun deaths
Unfortunately, domestic violence is almost an epidemic for families in California and throughout the country. In some cases, the perpetrator ends up shooting a partner as well as other family members, including children.
