These days, social media is undeniably tied in with our everyday life. It is almost impossible for most people to separate the two. Because of that, your knee jerk reaction when you decide to divorce may include posting about it online. But should you? Experts suggest...
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When should I take my divorce to trial?
Divorce does not have to be a battle, and in most cases it is better for everybody involved if it is not. Collaborative or mediated divorces tend to go much faster than trial divorces. However, there are certain circumstances where it is more advantageous to go to...
Argue Better For Your Kid’s Sake
Arguments are inevitable between parents. Arguments in front of children are also inevitable. Unfortunately, the stress of the pandemic has called for more arguments. Child specialist and parenting coach Beth Proudfoot notes that these arguments are not only...
Thinking of getting a divorce?
Getting a divorce is difficult. It’s mentally and emotionally exhausting. You’re stressed. You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. You are consumed with thoughts of what the future will look like, all while feeling stuck in the present. You get overwhelmed thinking about how...
Is an amicable divorce realistic?
You most likely know someone whose divorce was a nightmare. Perhaps the negativity during the process continues, and the former spouses can no longer attend the same functions for their children without fighting. Contentious divorces occur for a myriad of reasons....
Difference between Legal Separation and Dissolution
Legal separation and a dissolution, or divorce, procedurally do not have much of a difference. In fact, the process is quite similar. A legal separation agreement takes on all the issues that are covered during a divorce proceeding including child support, custody...
Spouses may compromise their separate property with certain actions
California is a community property state, meaning that it recognizes all property and debt acquired during a marriage to belong to both spouses. When dividing property, California courts divide community property as evenly as possible. Likewise, each spouse retains...
When should you tell your child about the divorce?
California parents like you put your child before everything else. You want your child’s well-being, health and wellness to remain preserved no matter what the situation is. Unfortunately, divorce can be somewhat counterintuitive to that desire. Thus, you may ask...
How to determine if it’s time to end a marriage
In California, a person can get a divorce for almost any reason. However, individuals who are thinking about ending their marriages are encouraged to ask themselves a variety of questions before doing so. For instance, they should consider whether they are doing...
Seeing divorce through your child’s eyes
Can you remember being a child? The world around you was bigger, yet your personal world was smaller. The kitchen counters were higher, the people were taller and it is likely your family was the center of your universe. No matter how Mom and Dad felt about each...
