People’s “Abuse Allegations and What’s Next in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Divorce: All Your Questions Answered” Article

in News by Matthew Ly

Reuben Raucher & Blum Certified Family Law Specialist Stephanie I. Blum is quoted twice in People magazine regarding Johnny Depp’s pending divorce and the domestic violence allegations against him. Asked whether the abuse claims have an impact on divorce proceedings, Stephanie says, “So, if [Heard] is looking for [Depp] to pay her spousal support or pay her legal fees, making these allegations too would allow her to have those requests decided on by the court within weeks.” As far as Johnny Depp facing criminal charges goes, Stephanie says, “It is rare for the D.A. to file criminal charges in a domestic violence case when the police do not arrest the alleged perpetrator.”