Favorite Movies About Divorce: Sweet Home Alabama

Okay, okay, I haven't forgotten that this is supposed to be a divorce blog by an Augusta, Georgia divorce attorney containing practical tips and information about divorce for you to discuss with your own divorce lawyer!  But because it's a Monday, I thought it might be more fun to talk today some more about our favorite movies dealing with the topic of divorce!

Today, I would like to nominate the Reese Witherspoon movie Sweet Home Alabama as one of my "Best Pictures" about divorce.  In this 2002 comedy, Ms. Witherspoon's character, Melanie Smoot, returns home to Alabama, from her new life as a New York City socialite, in order to finalize her divorce from the home town boy, played by Josh Lucas.  The movie also features some other fine performances by actors Candice Bergen, Jean Smart, and Mary Kay Place.  

Have you seen this movie about divorce?  What is your opinion about it?  What are some of your other favorite movies about divorce? 

Celebrity Divorces: Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe

In my opinion, American actress Reese Witherspoon is one of the finest actors and finest people in Hollywood today.  For instance, her award-winning performance as June Carter-Cash in Walk the Line was, in my opinion, a true movie classic.  Also, you would be amazed at all the incredible charitable work done by Ms. Witherspoon, who is clearly one of "America's Sweethearts."  But that is not the point of this post in a blog written by an Augusta, Georgia divorce attorney!

The point of this post is that Ms. Witherspoon, along with her ex-husband, actor Ryan Phillippe, whom she divorced in 2007, serve as good examples of how life should go on after a divorce.  For example, the two actors have remained friendly after their divorce.  Recently, after Ms. Witherspoon's engagement to Hollywood agent Jim Toth, was announced, Mr. Phillippe was among those who wished the new couple well.

In addition, this couple illustrates that, while divorce can be painful for anyone to experience, it can be overcome.  In other words, life goes on.  You can still find happiness and a rewarding career after a divorce.

Don't you agree?