The marital home is typically the single largest and most expensive asset people battle over during a divorce. This means that it is often at the root of the more significant financial and legal discussions. Even if you agree that you will keep the house, there...
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California passes law affecting pet parents who divorce
In previous posts, we have discussed the challenges that pet owners face when they divorce and must decide what happens to the pet. These challenges stem from the law that currently sees pets as property, which means the courts have treated animals less like members...
Why is the divorce rate dropping?
Millennials. Depending on who you talk to, you might hear that millennials are innovative and advocates for setting your own course in life, or you might hear that they rude and antisocial. One thing that's for sure, though, is that millennials drive change and set --...
How mediation can benefit children during the holidays
Halloween kicked off a holiday season that is sure to be busy. Thanksgiving, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah and Christmas are stressful for all families, but they take a particularly difficult toll on families that are splitting up because of divorce. If you are a parent who is...
3 must-have qualities for divorce mediators
In cases where soon-to-be ex-spouses are on relatively good terms, mediation provides many benefits over a traditional divorce. If you and your ex decide to enlist the assistance of a mediator to help you settle divorce-related matters, it’s important that you...
Why your children will thank you for choosing collaboration
Your marriage is over. After years of trying to make it work, you and your spouse made the heartbreaking decision to divorce. Despite this decision, you still love and respect each other. You are also committed to co-parenting and doing whatever is necessary to...
Is a bad habit or addiction pushing you toward divorce?
No one is perfect; every person has flaws, bad habits or addictions that they can't or don't want to change. And while these are personal issues every individual must manage on their own, they can potentially have a great impact on loved ones. In some cases, they can...
Working while divorcing
Even if you were the one to initiate a divorce, the process is still stressful and you’re likely to experience a range of complex and confusing feelings and emotions. From moving out of a shared home to untangling your finances, as you move through and beyond...
The many benefits of settling a divorce outside the courtroom
The divorce process is often painted as contentious, dramatic and painful. And while there are certainly divorces that look like this, it does not have to be this way. In fact, most people in California can avoid the worse parts of the divorce process by opting for...
4 cathartic things to do after divorce
Once a divorce is final, people often experience a range of emotions, from relief and freedom to grief and loneliness. One thing people might do to cope with these feelings is to engage in some therapeutic or cleansing actions to help mark the start of a new chapter....