When people get married, it's usually with the best of intentions and filled with love and hope. They believe, or at least hope, their marriages will be successful. But, couples do break up -- in many ways, and for many reasons -- often reach their breaking point when one or both parties in the …
How are Pension Plans Handled in a Divorce?
Many couples in Irvine and throughout Orange County have serious assets to protect during a divorce process. On top of the emotional issues created by a separation, financial concerns need to be taken seriously. After the matrimonial home, the pension plan is often the asset of greatest …
How Close is Too Close?
Your ex and you have ended your relationship and are in the middle of a divorce. Being single feels brand new once again and you'll have to make decisions on your own, which is a good thing for some people. Your initial reaction may be to move as far away as possible to try to start a life without …
Should You Hire a Therapist Before You Get Divorced?
No one gets divorced because they are happy or because they feel like their life is solid and balanced. A divorce will fundamentally change your life, breaking up a partnership that – no matter how bad it feels now – was once a bedrock of your life. Oftentimes, divorce is preceded by great amounts …
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How Will Moving Out of the Home Affect Your Child Custody Situation?
In the time leading up to a divorce, it is not uncommon for one spouse to move out of the house. If the relationship becomes highly contentious, one person may move out just to get away from the stress or even be kicked out. In other circumstances, a spouse may move out if he or she doesn’t feel …
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Abusive Relationships
Marriages can develop into emotionally abusive relationships without realizing it. The influences that cause these relationships to turn abusive are not obvious. Media and social environments mold people to believe what is acceptable in a relationship and desensitize from oppressive behavior. …
Why Keeping the House is Not Always the Best Move
Getting divorced has a way of snatching away the confidence you spent a lifetime building, especially if infidelity or verbal abuse took place within your marriage. As you sail through the rocky seas of divorce, there are many understandable reasons why you may want to seek to keep your house. Your …
What Can I Expect to Get Out of My Divorce?
Ah, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could look into a crystal ball and figure out exactly what you’re going to get from your divorce? Of course, if crystal balls existed, then we’re pretty sure the rate of divorce would plummet. The truth is that we cannot tell the future. Every client who comes …
Make Sure You Have Access to Cash and Credit Before Your Divorce
We all need money to continue living our lives. During your divorce, you may need more money than usual to pay for your legal representation and even for new housing if you decide to move out. That is why a big part of your divorce plan should be ensuring that you have access to cash and …
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Your Best Divorce Revenge Is Financial Stability
No one gets divorced because they are just a little upset with their spouse. In most cases, what was once a marriage filled with love and promise has soured, and you now find that your best friend has turned into a stranger you hardly recognize. If your marriage ended due to infidelity or if you …