Joint custody arrangements, especially after an acrimonious split, can be exhausting and infuriating. It can be extremely difficult to get past the painful history you may have with your ex and overcome any built-up resentment. Making shared decisions, interacting with each another at drop-offs, or just speaking to a person you’d rather forget all about… Continue reading →
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Can I still see my step-kids?
As we’ve seen in celebrities and their families, step parents often have a hand in raising children and form meaningful bonds with them. That’s why when a child’s parent and stepparent get a divorce, California allows stepparents to petition for visitation rights. Court’s will generally show preference to the birth parents’ wishes. But they can… Continue reading →
I don’t want to divorce my spouse, can I challenge my divorce?
Everyone knows that it’s possible to get a divorce. But what if you don’t want to get divorced from your spouse? Is it possible to refuse to get divorced? The short answer is “no.” If your spouse wants to get divorced, you can certainly try to talk him or her out of it. You can… Continue reading →
How are property and debt divided in a divorce?
It is common for a divorcing couple to decide about dividing their property and debts themselves (with or without the help of a neutral third party like a mediator), rather than leaving it to the judge. However, if a couple cannot agree, they can submit their property dispute to the court, which will use state… Continue reading →
Bethany Frankel calls her divorce excruciating
Bethany Frankel puts a strong face while doing her talk show in the early phase of her divorce. Bethany and her husband Jason Hoppy married in 2010 and filed for divorce January 2013. She says divorce has been very hard and its taken its toll on her, but is glad to see that she can… Continue reading →
When is spousal support allowed?
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a payment made by one spouse to the other for support during or after legal separation or divorce. A party can ask the court in his or her first filing to award temporary alimony to help the party meet expenses during the divorce. Similarly, a party seeking a… Continue reading →
Divorce can take a toll on a person’s emotion and finance
In some circumstances divorce can take a financial toll on a person’s finances. If you are currently undergoing a divorce, then you will want to talk these financial tips into consideration in order to help you get back on your feet after the split is finalized. First of all, it is wise to understand your… Continue reading →
Dating after divorce & introducing your kids
You’ve been through a hard divorce and come out of it alive and strong. You’ve met someone and you are happy again but how do you introduce your kids to your new love? You feel torn between your own wants and needs and your concerns about how the kids will react to a new person… Continue reading →
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