Hayden Panettiere's Parents Announce Divorce After Alleged Domestic Abuse

This week the parents of young actress Hayden Panettiere announced that they planned to end their marriage of several decades. According to news sources, Hayden's father was arrested in June 2008 for domestic violence after he assaulted her mother. Hayden's mother filed a divorce petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court listing the date of separation as July 15, 2008 - just a month after the abuse took place. Hayden's father has since pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor offense of battery and was sentenced by a judge to 24 months of probation, as well 52 weeks of counseling and $400 in monetary fines.

Media sources have also reported that Hayden's mother is seeking joint child custody of the couple's 17-year-old son and is also requested spousal support from her soon-to-be ex-husband. Divorce is complicated and can be tricky without the proper amount of legal representation. If you are going through a challenging divorce in Florida and issues like spousal support or child custody are involved, take the time to speak with a Jacksonville family lawyer from our firm. Once you contact Ellerin Hutchinson you will have the chance to consult an attorney that can help you throughout the phases of your divorce. We are well-versed in all issues of family law and will go the distance in our efforts to protect your legal rights. Contact us today.