Most people feel unhappy in their marriage at times. Any long-term relationship will hit some rough patches. Maybe your spouse forgot to do the laundry, or he or she overspent on Christmas presents. Perhaps you are having the same argument repeatedly. Fights are bound...
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Why is January a popular time to get a divorce?
For people in incredibly strained marriages, the phrase "Happy Holidays" can be like nails on a chalkboard, leaving many desiring a unique New Year's resolution: divorce. If this is the case for you, you are not alone. In fact, January is typically the most popular...
A new approach to prenups: Making it emotional
People often shy away from conversations about prenuptial agreements because it feels gauche or unromantic to talk about the possibility of divorce before getting married. In these cases, the recommendation is to try to leave emotions and personal beliefs on marriage...
Divorcing during the holidays? Avoid these common problems
The holiday season is in full swing: Thanksgiving festivities have passed, and Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year's Eve are just around the corner. For most families, this is a time for celebration and closeness. However, for families who are divorcing, the...
Should I file for divorce now, or wait until after the holidays?
Filing for divorce has been on your mind for quite some time. After many weeks of contemplation, you feel certain that your marriage is over. You are ready to take the steps to separate or divorce - you are just not sure when. The holiday season is already full of...
Setting boundaries can be crucial to effective custody arrangements
After a divorce, many parents will share custody of their children. This means that for better or worse, they will continue to be in each other's lives as they raise their children together. While this can be a difficult adjustment to make, there are ways to make it a...
Tips for negotiating when it comes to dividing property
In California, the law requires parties to divide marital property equally in the event of a divorce. While dividing everything in half may seem easy enough, the process can be quite complicated and contentious. As such, it can be valuable to prepare for some...
How to help children over the holidays: Tips for divorced parents
Your children are the most important thing in your life. You would do anything to keep them safe, happy and healthy. So when you and your former spouse decided to file for divorce, your children were always your top priority. Now that the holiday season is upon us,...
4 surprising reasons you may want a prenup
When people think about whether they need a prenuptial agreement or not, they often think about whether they have real estate, businesses or other sizable assets to protect. However, there are other reasons why a prenup can be a good idea. Below are four such...
Questions to answer before moving out after divorce
It is inevitable that at least one person will move out of a marital home after filing for divorce. To better prepare for this event, it can be helpful to think about some important questions about this situation. Below, we discuss three of these questions. Who should...
