Divorce With Respect
If you and your spouse find it hard to get along, you will be at a crossroads – do you work on your marriage or file for divorce? In California, you have a third potion – legal separation. This option is usually chosen by those who have decided to separate but who...
When you get married the last thing on your mind is divorce. Yet, statistics show that the United States of America has the sixth-highest divorce rate in the world. This means that nearly 50% of all marriages in 2022 will end in divorce. In California, nearly 200,000...
While divorce is never an easy process, there are some advantages to pursuing a collaborative divorce. Unlike a traditional divorce, where the spouses are adversaries and fighting for what they want, a collaborative divorce allows both parties to work together...
While most divorce can be resolved outside of court, there will be times when even your best efforts aren’t enough to prevent your spouse from dragging you into the courtroom. It can be hard to maintain respect for your spouse or to feel that you have any dignity left...
No parent wants to think of their divorce as an “adverse childhood experience” for their child. However, parental separation/divorce is considered one of the leading adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can cause stress and even trauma that follows them into...
You were once two youngsters in love. You built a life and raised a family together. But things have changed over the past few years. You now realize that growing old together is not in the cards. Now that you know your marriage is over, the only thing left to do is...
When divorcing, if you have children, an important topic is child custody. If you are an involved parent, you may want to see your children as much as possible. However, your ex-spouse may want the same. Because of this, it could take time and assistance to reach a...
Happiness and excitement are understandably the focus of a new engagement and wedding planning. Many people consider discussions surrounding prenuptial agreements to be negative and often avoid this topic for fear of putting a damper on the overall mood. However, you...
Getting a divorce is a complicated event. When one party moves out of state during the split, that can quickly turn the process into something even more arduous. One of the many reasons for this is that each state has its own laws and regulations regarding separation...
Having less time with your child is one of the most difficult aspects of divorce and split custody. During holiday seasons, that separation can be even more difficult for everyone. Making this time of year happy and special for your child should be the most important...
