A divorce is much more than just the end of your marriage. The issues addressed in your divorce will change the rest of your life and impact everyone you care about. Sometimes circumstances happen after divorce that requires the primary custodial parent to move to another city or even another state. This is a particularly… Continue reading →
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When is the best time for filing for divorce?
The decision to end a marriage is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Are you asking yourself, “Should I stay together until my children are a little older, or should I make a clean break now?” It’s only natural that you want to diminish any hurt from the divorce. Is there… Continue reading →
Do I keep my last name?
When a couple marries, the woman, in most cases, has a big decision to make – What last name will she use? Many questions arise. Will she keep her maiden name? Will she take her new husband’s name? Should she hyphenate her maiden name and her husband’s name? Some women look at their last name… Continue reading →
Newlyweds and Financial Problems
Even the happiest and healthiest relationships include arguments. Many believe that money problems lead to divorce, right? Well, yes and no. Some believe that the stress of living on a tight income is what causes divorce. Sometimes that is true, but a tight budget alone does not cause a couple to split. A recent study,… Continue reading →
Divorce and Property Division
You and your spouse finally agree that divorce is the best option for the two of you. Now, you have to come to an agreement on dividing the property you have accumulated throughout the years. You wonder, “Can I stay in the house?” If you are considering asking for the house, think about whether you… Continue reading →
Costly Mistakes Can Hurt Your Divorce Settlement
About 50% of all California marriages end in divorce. Those are not very good odds for anyone. In some cases, an individual could end up with an unfair settlement, causing him or her financial challenges that are hard to fix. A settlement agreement consists of court orders and divorce decisions that each party must follow…. Continue reading →
Thinking divorce?
Are you thinking divorce is your only option? Have you tried other ways to mend your broken marriage? Ending a marriage is the most stressful time in an individual’s life. Too many people experiencing divorce find themselves involved in the emotional and psychological aspects of the situation. With divorce come a lot of challenges. Contact… Continue reading →
Spousal Support
During divorce proceedings a court may award spousal support to one of the parties. The purpose of spousal support is not to provide for any economic effects of the divorce by continuing to pay income to the individual who either does not have a job nor has a lower-paying one. Unlike child support, spousal support… Continue reading →
Lessons Learned From A Divorce
Getting divorced and going through separation, with children, a once-shared home and the family dog, is painful and confusing, but it can be rewarding as well. Most people think about divorce in terms of failed marriage, but our best chance at finding lasting love in the future comes from the personal growth that occurs in… Continue reading →
My Children Don’t Understand
Divorce is a time of great change. It changes so many things in a child’s life. While you may not be able to avoid some of these changes, you can help ease their effect on your children. Just remember that dealing with the aftermath of your divorce can and will be tough – there are… Continue reading →
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