The media looms around the corner of almost every celebrity divorce. Fundamental rules of privacy are missing when celebrity couples split. This is especially apparent with the recent divorce cases of Kim Kardashian and Bill Gates.
The media can significantly impact celebrities’ lives through their divorce process. It is important not to let the media control your divorce arrangements. Divorce is already a complicated process, and we at the Law Offices of Ronald K Stitch want to make that process as smooth as possible. Contact our Westlake Village divorce attorneys today if you need guidance through a celebrity divorce.
Celebrity divorces
According to the latest reporting statistic, 23% of married couples in the United States divorce, and “the average divorce rate of Hollywood celebrities is 52%.” The media tends to focus on celebrity divorce and splits over other aspects of celebrity lives.
Social media has shown us that in celebrity divorce, nothing is private anymore. The press has the entire public inserting their opinions into an arraignment that should be entirely private.
Social impact and social conditioning are among the top reasons for celebrity divorce. In a celebrity marriage, pressures and exposure are higher, which strains the relationship.
Media Impact
The Marriage Foundation has criticized the media for inserting themselves into celebrity marriages and publicizing aspects of their lives that should remain private. This media’s overindulgence in celebrity lives has caused issues between celebrity couples that sometimes result in divorce.
We have seen the media sway public opinion to force a settlement. The media will try to pin one person against another and spin negative stories to reach a quick, sometimes unwanted, settlement. With recent media trends, whoever gets their side out into the media first tends to win the court of public opinion.
Dealing with divorce is already stressful and strenuous; one should avoid dealing with the media and public opinion.
What should you do
There are ways to avoid the media and letting it impact your divorce. Celebrity divorces are high-profile cases, and media coverage can damage one’s career and brand; here are a few steps to avoid the media onslaught:
- Stay quiet and avoid “arguing” your case
- Have your lawyers speak for you
- Deny negative allegations
- Avoid the public and media as much as possible
The first step in a celebrity divorce is to contact an experienced attorney immediately. If you are involved in a celebrity divorce, contact the Law Offices of Ronald K Stitch, and an experienced Westlake Village divorce attorney will help you.
We have two decades of experience and are equipped with the knowledge and legal understanding to deliver results that protect your future. To schedule a meeting with a Westlake Village divorce attorney, please call 805-379-4550 or complete the intake form here.
