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 …
Five Things to Look for in a Divorce Lawyer
Your divorce is going to be an emotionally tough experience no matter how you look at it, but the wrong type of divorce lawyer can make your divorce process far more stressful and expensive than necessary. So, make sure you take the time to choose the right divorce lawyer. Here are five things to …
Divorcing in California? Your Spouse Could Have a Right to Half of Your Property!
It’s very uncommon in a marriage for both spouses to earn equal amounts of money. If one spouse is the primary earner, the other spouse may opt to stay out of the workforce either to spend more time raising the couple’s children or simply because he or she doesn’t need to work. If a couple seeks a …
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What Brad and Angelina’s Divorce Can Teach Couples in Love
Despite the constant crash and burn of Hollywood couples, it seemed like Brangelina were going to make it. After all, the gorgeous duo of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had been dating for a whopping ten years before they wed in 2014 (basically a lifetime in Hollywood years). It’s no wonder that the …
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The Cost of Divorce: Mediate What You Can, Litigate What you Can’t.
Divorce doesn’t just take a big emotional toll on spouses; it takes a financial toll as well. One big cost to consider is the divorce itself. You know how they say that weddings aren’t cheap? Well, neither are divorces! Nolo.com recently surveyed its users and found that the average divorce cost …
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Seven Ways Your Spouse Could Hide Assets During a Divorce
California is a community property state, which means each spouse is entitled to half of the couple’s community property. Unsurprisingly, not everyone likes the idea of forking over half of their estate to their soon-to-be ex-spouse, especially if feelings of anger and betrayal are simmering. Some …
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31 Documents Your Divorce Lawyer May Ask for When You Want a Divorce
You may be surprised to discover how much getting divorced can feel like dissolving a business partnership. That’s because one of the primary functions of a divorce is to divide your shared assets in a way that is equitable and that (hopefully) you and your spouse can agree on. To start this …
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Managing Same-Sex Parenting of Blended Families
With two kids and three moms, Dr. Colleen Logan, a psychotherapist, found her parenting situation to be quite different from the norm. She wrote a few tips in a HuffPost article that any other blended families with same-sex parents might find helpful.1) Work out a schedule. It's always easier to …
Community Property vs Separate Property
Divorcing spouses need to make sure they have correct information about the nature of their marital assets when proceeding with their divorce.It is important to recognize the difference between separate property and community property. The laws vary from state to state so you should consult …
Divorce Counseling
Divorce can be a very stressful experience. From the moment you choose to separate, and for a period after the divorce, you are likely to experience feelings of sadness, fear, and loneliness. Even if divorce is the right choice for you, it will still be unsettling.Seeking psychological …
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