Robin Wright Penn files for Divorce from Actor Sean Penn
Oscar award winning actor Sean Penn and actress Robin Wright Penn have initiated divorce proceeding for the third time in the past few years. The couple has been married since 1996, and have been together since 1989. They have two children together, and according to reports, the couple has already agreed to share custody of their children Even though the couple has agreed to joint custody, the remaining issues that will have to be addressed include alimony, child support, and distribution of the marital assets.
According to local newspapers in California, Robin Wright Penn is not seeking spousal support or alimony from her husband. However, she would most likely be entitled to alimony because they have been married for a long time, over thirteen years, especially if Sean Penn's income is substantially high. When deciding whether to award alimony, the courts consider many factors, including the duration of the marriage, the standard of living of the couple, distribution of the marital property, age of the parties, and other sources of income. These factors are also considered in South Carolina Divorce cases in which alimony is at issue.
Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn are both famous actors, and therefore, have generated a substantial amount of marital property that must be divided. The couple has apparently settled many of the issues related to the division of the assets out of court. Wright Penn has reported that the marriage is officially over, but the pair has a history of reconciliation.
However, if the couple could not reach a divorce settlement and lived in Horry County South Carolina, they would have to attend mediation before proceeding to a final hearing. In Horry County, including Conway, and Myrtle Beach, mediation is mandatory for all domestic cases. Usually, the mediator is a divorce attorney in Horry County who is certified to conduct mediation. Most divorce lawyers in the Myrtle Beach area agree that mediation can be beneficial to both parties.
If you are contemplating divorce, you should contact a Myrtle Beach divorce lawyer as soon as possible. If you believe you are entitled to alimony you will need to hire a Myrtle Beach attorney who handles Family Law cases.
