Posts Tagged ‘divorce’

Apr 11, 2012

How Do High-Conflict Divorces Affect Kids?

High conflict divorce can affect kids in negative ways.

Tensions often dramatically increase when going through an extremely disagreeable divorce. Called high-conflict divorce in the legal community, these hotly contested breakups can cause children much emotional rage, resentment and pain.  However, there are a number of ways to end the family uproar and come to a more peaceful resolution.

No doubt, children pay a huge price for parental conflict, but what steps can be taken to minimize the hurt and pain during a highly-disputed divorce? After firstly hiring a qualified divorce attorney to give you first step solutions into the legal and financial challenges, here’s some more advice for those undertaking this traumatic life journey:

Mar 20, 2012

Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?

Increasingly, pets have become a bone of contention in divorce cases. Yes, cats, dogs and even exotic animal companions are more and more being treated like child custody cases when it comes to divorce.

So what’s the best way to resolve pet custody issues? A qualified family law lawyer can help negotiate “pet custody” when it comes to your divorce.

In fact, a 2006 study by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) found a significant increase in “pet custody” cases since 2001. This means pets are increasingly becoming part of the divorce process because they are now viewed as part of the family much like children.

Feb 29, 2012

Custody Lawyers: Protect Your Rights – and Your Children’s

California Child Custody Law
The decision to get a divorce is difficult, but the process immediately afterward is even more emotionally taxing, complex, and confusing. One of the most common reasons why a divorce is contested is because of children and determining custody. Who will care for your child? Who will pay support, and how much? What will your visitation schedule look like? Do you think your ex-partner should have visitation at all? Custody can be incredibly complicated, and the best investment you can make in your future, and the well being of your child, is hiring a qualified attorney to represent you. Custody lawyers specialize in custody and support issues and can help protect your rights.

Feb 14, 2012

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

Every 16-year old remembers a song about love and love lost. For 52-year old baby boomers heading for divorce, they were sweet 16 when Elton John and Kiki Dee did a duet called “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” Written by Elton John with Bernie Taupin under the pseudonyms “Ann Orson” and “Carte Blanche” (a pun on the expression “an horse and cart, blanche”), it was No. 1 on the charts for four weeks in 1976.

Feb 8, 2012

Two Ways to Keep Your Sanity

Divorce Tips and Advice
Whether you are initiating the divorce, or you’re the other party in the dissolution, divorce is one of life’s most stressful circumstances.  When children are involved, the anxiety and trauma is exponentially raised higher–resulting in both emotional and health-related issues.  Between the “If only I had done such-and-such” or “I just couldn’t take it anymore,” an individual’s coping skills can be maxed out.

Jan 13, 2012

You Are Not Alone

What is the Length of the Average Marriage Prior to Divorce?
If you’ve found yourself going through a divorce, you are not alone. There’s something comforting in knowing you aren’t the only one going through challenging times. For example did you know one of every three Americans are having credit problems? In both cases misery loves company. Not in a bad way, but in a way of saying — I’m not the only one who is in this situation.

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