Getting married requires you to answer many questions, from "Will you marry me?" to "Do you take each other for better or worse?" While these questions may have easy answers, not all of them do. For instance, one question you may need to answer is "Should we be...
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Can’t stop worrying about how divorce will impact your kids? Pt. 2
We began the sensitive but important discussion of protecting kids' best interests in a divorce in a prior post. While not one method of handling the issue will fit all family cases, we hope that some general advice on protecting children during the divorce process...
What are the benefits of going through collaborative divorce?
When it comes to divorce, most people would rather end things amicably then drag out the process in front of a judge. With collaborative divorce, this is possible and, in most cases, significantly less expensive than traditional divorce proceedings. But aside from...
Making the case for alimony
Money is typically a huge element in any divorce, whether you want it to be or not. Like it or not, a divorce is a dissolution of a business partnership. You will have to divide up your assets and set rules for child custody, and you would also be wise to at least...
Keeping your kids out of the courtroom
If you are going through a divorce or child custody dispute, one of your main goals should be to shield your children from the conflict between their parents, especially with regard to parenting issues. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to keep your kids "out of...
4 ways to be mindful during your divorce
In the midst of filing for divorce, you can easily get overwhelmed by stress, frustration and anger. These emotions can make it hard to see beyond your current situation and make decisions that are in your best interests and the best interests of your family. As...
4 PROBLEMS WITH DIVORCE THAT MIGHT BE SOLVED WITH MONEY
Many of us have heard the phrases "money can't buy happiness" and "With more money comes more problems." These phrases underestimate the power that money actually does have in certain situations, like a divorce. If you are getting divorced, money is likely one of your...
Reasons your spousal support payments could come to an end
Securing spousal support after a divorce can be significant for financially disadvantaged spouses across California. This money should help spouses rebuild their lives, transition out of marriage and help to maintain the lifestyle they enjoyed while married, all of...
SO YOUR DIVORCE IS FINAL: NOW WHAT?
The process of divorce can be completely draining, financially, emotionally and personally. People often expend so much energy, time and resources on getting divorced that at the end of it all, they don't know what to do next. It's almost like preparing for huge exam....
Getting your child custody agreement ready for back to school
If you are a parent of a school age child, then he or she is either excited to return to school in a few short weeks or bummed that the summer has ended. Whatever is the case for you, you can bet a new school year will bring about plenty of changes to your child's...
