How can social media websites have such a devastating effect on a marriage? Statistics show that approximately 70 percent or more of adults that are regularly online use social networking sites. These sites are often used to connect with individuals that you are not in constant contact with. Allowing social networking to take over your… Continue reading →
Tips for a Successful Divorce
Divorce is not only about ending a marriage, it is also about reestablishing your new and separate life. The focus should be on the future. Successfully getting a divorce is not about filling out the correct paperwork and fulfilling certain legal requirements. It’s about successfully recovering emotionally from this life-changing event, as well as finding… Continue reading →
Who get’s our Dog?
We all love our pets. When going through a divorce, the division of items can be a stressful and daunting task – this includes the family dog. Deciding the outcome between divorce and family dog can be a difficult process for any divorcing couple to go through. Even though many consider their pets as part… Continue reading →
The Divorce Process
The most important step in any divorce is to decide that you are ready to end your marriage. Some people are completely sure of this decision while others go back and forth with their decision. The California divorce process can be long and difficult, especially if you are unaware of what it entails. Once started,… Continue reading →
Stop my Divorce
Help! I made a mistake; I want to stop my divorce. The divorce rate in California and the rest of the United States is high. Half of all marriages end in divorce. Stopping a divorce once you filed the papers in court can be a complex matter. However, in order to avoid divorce at all,… Continue reading →
Stop the Blame Game
How many times, when in the middle of an argument, have you asked your partner, “Why are you doing this to me?” How many times have you said, “It’s all his or her fault?” There are too many people who can go on and on about the faults and failings of their partner when a… Continue reading →
Get Ride of Anger
After a divorce, most people go through a myriad of emotions, including anger, sadness, hurt, and disappointment. This is completely natural as your life is changing. Many people are afraid of the emotion of anger because they don’t know how to express it in ways that are helpful instead of harmful. Anger teaches us how… Continue reading →
Are Good Providers Rotten Husbands?
This can also apply to some women or wives. Some men who insist that they are a good provider turn out to be a not-so-good husband. Take the man who works long hours 6 or 7 days a week. Most of the time – he is not available to participate in family gatherings or attend… Continue reading →
Don’t Lie to your Children
Trying to spare your child the awful truth? Fighting behind closed doors? Concealing your emotions instead of addressing the issues? How does divorce really affect your children? Children have a right to know about impending change in the family, especially if it affects them. Unfortunately, divorce brings out the worst in people. In their attempts… Continue reading →
Post-Judgement Modifications
Sometimes significant changes occur after a couple is legally divorced that make it necessary to change the court order. During these occasions, a legal modification may be appropriate, for example: If you have lost your job If you have suffered a disability or illness If your ex-spouse has had a significant increase in financial status… Continue reading →
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